# Sleep Timer for Android TV & Google TV

> The #1 free utility app to automatically power off your Android TV, Google TV, or Android device on a schedule. Features OLED burn-in protection, parental screen time control, and zero ads.

- **Website**: https://tvsleeptimer.com/
- **Google Play Store**: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grubel.sleeptimerforandroidtv
- **Developer**: Grubel (https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=6752474453476125348)
- **License / Pricing**: Free Core Version (Zero Ads, No Subscriptions). Optional Lifetime Pro Upgrade via one-time in-app purchase.
- **Compatibility**: Android TV 8.0+ (Oreo through Android TV 14), Google TV, Chromecast with Google TV (HD & 4K), NVIDIA Shield TV & Shield TV Pro, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Mi Box & TV Stick, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sharp, and Android phones & tablets.

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## Core Capabilities

1. **Auto TV Shutdown & Standby**: Powers off your television or puts it into low-power standby mode when your timer reaches zero. Works across all streaming apps including Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Plex, Kodi, Hulu, and HBO Max.
2. **OLED Burn-in Protection**: Features active pixel-shifting technology that subtly shifts the visual countdown timer by a few pixels at regular intervals, preventing static image retention and burn-in on OLED and LED panels.
3. **Parental Screen Time Control & PIN Lock**: Enforces healthy screen time limits for kids. When the timer expires, the TV turns off automatically; the optional PIN lock prevents children from turning the TV back on without parental approval.
4. **Non-Intrusive Countdown Overlay**: Displays an elegant, transparent countdown timer in the corner of your screen while movies or TV shows play in the background. Multiple visual styles available.
5. **"Still Watching?" Bedtime Extension**: Displays a gentle prompt before the timer expires. A single click on the TV remote extends your viewing session if you are awake; if you have fallen asleep, the TV powers down silently.
6. **Energy Saving**: Eliminates wasted electricity from televisions running all night while occupants sleep.
7. **Privacy First**: Certified under Google's Play Families Policy. Collects zero personal data, includes zero third-party analytics, and contains zero advertisements.

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## Free vs. Pro Feature Matrix

| Feature | Free Version | Pro Version (One-Time IAP) |
| :--- | :---: | :---: |
| **Price** | $0.00 (Free Forever) | One-time purchase (No subscription) |
| **Ads** | Zero Ads | Zero Ads |
| **Presets (15, 30, 60 min)** | Yes | Yes |
| **On-Screen Countdown Overlay** | Yes | Yes |
| **Remote-Friendly TV Interface** | Yes | Yes |
| **Custom Timer Durations (1–1440 min)** | No | Yes |
| **Exact Clock-Time Shutdown (e.g. 11:30 PM)** | No | Yes |
| **OLED Pixel-Shifting Burn-In Guard** | Basic | Advanced |
| **"Still Watching?" Extension Prompt** | No | Yes |
| **PIN Lock After TV Shutdown** | No | Yes |
| **Multiple Visual Overlay Styles** | Standard | All Premium Styles |
| **Pause, Resume & +/- Minute Adjustments**| No | Yes |
| **Last-Timer Quick Recall** | No | Yes |

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## Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. **Install from Google Play**: Search for "Sleep Timer for Android TV" on your Android TV / Google TV Play Store or install remotely from your phone/browser at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grubel.sleeptimerforandroidtv.
2. **Grant Accessibility Permission**: Open the app and grant the Accessibility Service permission. This permission allows Sleep Timer to safely display the countdown overlay above active streaming applications and trigger the system standby/power command when the timer expires. No user data is collected or monitored.
3. **Select Duration & Relax**: Pick a 15, 30, or 60-minute quick preset (or set a custom time with Pro). Return to your favorite show; your TV will shut off automatically when the timer reaches zero.

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Sleep Timer work on Chromecast with Google TV?
Yes. Sleep Timer is fully optimized for Chromecast with Google TV (both HD and 4K models) and all Google TV smart televisions.

### Why do smart TVs need a dedicated sleep timer app?
Most built-in TV sleep timers are buried 5 to 7 menus deep inside system settings, require re-configuring every single night, lack an on-screen visual countdown, do not offer OLED burn-in defense, and cannot lock the TV with a PIN when time expires. Sleep Timer solves all of these problems with a one-click remote interface.

### Is the app free? Are there ads?
Yes. The core timer functionality (15, 30, and 60-minute auto-shutdown) is completely free to use and permanently ad-free. The optional Pro upgrade is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or recurring fees.

### Does the app collect personal data?
No. Sleep Timer collects zero personal data, zero telemetry, and zero device identifiers. It is fully reviewed and verified under Google's Play Families Policy.

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## Developer Information
- **Developer Name**: Grubel
- **Email**: Contact via Google Play Store listing
- **Developer Profile**: https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=6752474453476125348
- **Full Documentation**: https://tvsleeptimer.com/llms-full.txt