TikTok Wants You to Sleep Better with Its New In-App Meditation Feature

TikTok introduces a soothing new feature to help users unwind, sleep better, and break the late-night scrolling habit

Yes, you read that right—TikTok now wants you to stop scrolling and start sleeping. In a surprising but welcome twist, the app best known for endless dance trends and viral life hacks is rolling out a new feature to help you wind down at night and finally catch those Zzzs.

TikTok officially announced the launch of its new in-app guided meditation exercises, designed to improve sleep quality and gently nudge users—especially teens—off the app during late-night scrolling marathons. After a period of testing earlier this year with a select group of teens, the feature is now available for all users.

How It Works?

If you’re under 18, the meditation feature kicks in automatically. Once the clock strikes 10 p.m., TikTok will gently interrupt your For You feed with a calming screen, soft music, and simple breathing exercises. It’s a bit like the app giving you a virtual tap on the shoulder, saying, “Hey, maybe it’s time to wind down.”

Should a teen decide to push past the first prompt and keep scrolling, they’ll be met with a second full-screen reminder encouraging them to close the app and get some rest.

For adults, the experience is optional but easy to access. Simply head over to TikTok’s Screen Time settings and toggle on the new “sleep hours” feature. You can choose your own wind-down time and receive a nightly reminder in the form of a soothing meditation experience.

More Than Just a Sleep Aid

This new feature is part of a broader push by TikTok to support mental health and promote healthier screen habits, particularly among its younger users. In recent years, the platform has faced increasing scrutiny from parents, health experts, and lawmakers over its impact on teens’ well-being. This meditation rollout is clearly aimed at showing the company is taking those concerns seriously.

To further back its mental health commitment, TikTok is donating $2.3 million in ad credits to 31 mental health organizations across 19 countries. This initiative is part of the platform’s Mental Health Education Fund, aimed at spreading awareness and providing support to those in need.

A Step in the Right Direction

Let’s face it: we’ve all told ourselves, “Just five more minutes,” only to realize it’s 2 a.m. and we’re still watching cat videos or oddly satisfying cleaning hacks. While the irony of a social media app helping users use it less isn’t lost on anyone, TikTok’s new meditation feature might just be what some users need to set healthier boundaries—without feeling like they’re missing out.

So next time TikTok suggests you take a breath and wind down, maybe give it a try. Who knows? You might finally wake up without the regret of a late-night scroll fest.