TikTok introduces Night Mode with meditation for teens

Since May 16, TikTok video service has started implementing a new feature aimed at users under the age of 18. Now, starting at 22: 00 local time, the platform will automatically broadcast meditation content aimed at relaxing and reducing nighttime activity among teenagers. This is reported by the Chinese edition of IT Home.

The initiative is a follow-up to the previously tested rest reminder feature, which TikTok now launches by default for all underage users. The new version of the feature includes not only a reminder, but also special content: breathing exercises, calm music, and visual elements that promote relaxation.

As IT Home explains, if a teenager opens the app after 22: 00, his feed will display materials that encourage relaxation and preparation for bed. If the user decides to ignore these signals and continues using TikTok, the system displays a full-screen reminder with a call to stop using the device and go to bed. It will be more intrusive to attract attention and enhance the effect.

According to TikTok, during testing of the new feature, 98% of teenagers under the age of 16 agreed to use the meditation mode, which, according to the company, indicates a high demand for such initiatives. Representatives of the platform emphasize that the main goal is to take care of the digital well-being of young users and reduce the impact of nighttime use of devices on their sleep and general condition.

The feature is being rolled out gradually and will be available to a wide audience of teenagers around the world in the coming weeks. TikTok will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the innovation and, if necessary, adapt it in accordance with the data and feedback received.