Before you begin
Here's what you'll need:
- A book playing or open in the StoryNest player
Let's get started
Follow these steps
These instructions match the current StoryNest app. The pictures are simple screen maps until verified product screenshots are available.
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Step 1 of 4
Open a story
From the child's shelf, tap a recorded book to open the Now playing screen.
● ● ●StoryNest☰
LOOK FOR THIS SCREENKids' shelf
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✦Play a story
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Step 2 of 4
Select Sleep timer
Under the playback controls, tap Sleep timer with the moon icon.
● ● ●StoryNest☰
LOOK FOR THIS SCREENNow playing
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✦Sleep timer
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Step 3 of 4
Pick a time
Choose 5, 10, 15, 30 or 45 minutes. For multi-chapter books, you can instead choose End of this chapter.
● ● ●StoryNest☰
LOOK FOR THIS SCREENSleep timer
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✦15 minutes
04
Step 4 of 4
Check or turn it off
The player shows the active timer. To cancel it, reopen Sleep timer and select Turn the timer off.
● ● ●StoryNest☰
LOOK FOR THIS SCREENNow playing
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✦Sleep in 15 min
A few handy tips
- The end-of-chapter option appears when a multi-chapter recording is available.
- The timer fades the story out gently.
- This is different from the daily listening limit in Settings.
Good to know
Common questions
Can I use the timer for a single picture book?
Yes. Choose one of the time-based options.
How do I disable it?
Tap Sleep timer and select Turn the timer off while a timer is active.