Cozy Timer - Playback timer & device saver

*What is this application?

This app pauses music or video playback if you drift off to sleep.

It serves to help you avoid waking up from extended playback periods and reduces battery usage as well as screen burn-in issues.

Thus, this application can enhance your sleep quality while also prolonging your device's lifespan.

*How do I utilize it?

Simply press the start button, and it will cease playback after one hour.

If you require additional functionalities once the timer goes off, you can add them in the settings menu.

*Major Updates for Cozy Timer 3.0

1.User Interface Enhancements

- The user interface has been simplified and clarified.

- Users can select either a dark or light theme for their preference.

2.New Features

- You can enable Do Not Disturb mode when the timer ends.

- Options to turn WiFi (for Android 9 or earlier), Bluetooth, and Do Not Disturb on or off at predetermined times are now available.

- The timer can automatically activate when you open the designated app for a set duration (Premium feature).

3.Additional Improvements

- Improvements have been made to the stop playback functionality.

- By granting Accessibility permission, fingerprint recognition can be used for unlocking.

- WiFi cannot be disabled on devices running Android 10 and above.

*Necessary Permissions

1.Accessibility Access

- Enables detection of active apps.

- Includes a feature that allows screen turning off, which can be unlocked via fingerprint.

2.Device Administrator Rights

- Allows the screen to be turned off.

The Cozy Timer app does not gather any personal data.

*Open Source Licenses

- Apache License Version 2.0

- MIT License

- Creative Commons 3.0

- Image by Freepik

Silent Guardian of Your Slumber: The Thoughtful Tech Companion Your Nights Deserve

Cozy Timer has fundamentally transformed how I engage with media at bedtime – evolving from a simple utility into an indispensable sleep companion that respects both my rest and my device. As someone who’d routinely wake at 3 a.m. to find a documentary still blaring or a podcast looping endlessly, the relief is profound. Activating it couldn’t be simpler: one tap starts a countdown, and the app’s graceful shutdown of audio exactly when my body drifts off prevents jarring disruptions while preserving battery and preventing screen burn. Yet where it truly shines is its context-aware intelligence.

The accessibility permissions unlock game-changing conveniences: falling asleep mid-podcast? Cozy Timer doesn’t just pause playback—it partners with your fingerprint sensor, dims your screen, and even silences notifications via DND mode, wrapping your sleep in silence without manual configuration. Customization elevates it further—I’ve scheduled Bluetooth disconnects to prevent earbud drain and adopted the sleek dark theme for nighttime navigation ease. For premium users, automated timer activation when opening Netflix demonstrates developer thoughtfulness, tailoring functionality to how you actually live.

Privacy is uncompromising—no tracking, no clutter—just transparent open-source integrity (Apache/MIT/CC licenses) and Freepik’s clean visuals. Hardware limitations like Android 10’s Wi-Fi restriction are clearly communicated upfront. Using Cozy Timer feels like having a considerate tech concierge: it intuitively knows when to step back so your sleep can take center stage.

This isn’t merely a timer—it’s an evolved pact between technology and tranquility. Essential for podcast devotees, audiobook lovers, or anyone reclaiming uninterrupted rest from their digital habits.

Free core functionality; premium unlocks automation. Android only. Permission-based design.