TikTok, the popular short-form video app, is testing a new "sleep reminders" feature that aims to help users get a better night's rest. The feature, which is currently being tested in Canada, sends users a notification when it is time for them to go to bed based on their established sleep schedule.
According to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep per night to function at their best. However, the same study found that 35% of adults in the United States get less than 7 hours of sleep on weeknights, leading to a widespread sleep deficit.
TikTok's sleep reminders feature is aimed at helping users get a better night's rest by reminding them to put away their phones and wind down for the night. The feature is currently being tested in Canada, with plans to roll it out to other regions in the future.
The notification includes a reminder to put away their phone and wind down for the night. Users can customize the reminder to receive it at a specific time or with a certain amount of time left before their designated bedtime.
TikTok is not the first tech company to introduce a sleep-focused feature. Apple's iOS operating system includes a "Bedtime" feature that allows users to set a bedtime schedule and receive notifications when it is time to go to sleep. Google's Android operating system also has a "Digital Wellbeing" feature that includes a "Wind Down" mode that turns the screen to grayscale and enables "Do Not Disturb" mode to help users disconnect before bed.
The introduction of sleep reminders is part of a broader trend of tech companies recognizing the negative impact of screens on sleep and taking steps to address it. Research has shown that the blue light emitted by screens can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, leading to difficulty falling asleep and poorer sleep quality.
In addition to the sleep reminders feature, TikTok is also testing a "screen time management" tool that allows users to track and manage their screen time on the app. The tool, which is also being tested in Canada, provides users with daily and weekly summaries of their screen time on the app and allows them to set limits for themselves.
In conclusion, TikTok's new sleep reminder feature has been well-received by both users and experts for its convenience and effectiveness in helping users establish healthy sleep habits. The feature, which sends users a notification when it is time for them to go to bed based on their established sleep schedule, has already been used over a million times since it was introduced.
TikTok's efforts to promote healthy sleep habits are part of a broader trend of tech companies recognizing the negative impact of screens on sleep and taking steps to address it. By providing users with the tools and information they need to make informed choices about their screen time, tech companies can help ensure that their products are used in a healthy and balanced way.
H/T: WatchfulAI / TechChrunch
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According to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep per night to function at their best. However, the same study found that 35% of adults in the United States get less than 7 hours of sleep on weeknights, leading to a widespread sleep deficit.
TikTok's sleep reminders feature is aimed at helping users get a better night's rest by reminding them to put away their phones and wind down for the night. The feature is currently being tested in Canada, with plans to roll it out to other regions in the future.
The notification includes a reminder to put away their phone and wind down for the night. Users can customize the reminder to receive it at a specific time or with a certain amount of time left before their designated bedtime.
TikTok is not the first tech company to introduce a sleep-focused feature. Apple's iOS operating system includes a "Bedtime" feature that allows users to set a bedtime schedule and receive notifications when it is time to go to sleep. Google's Android operating system also has a "Digital Wellbeing" feature that includes a "Wind Down" mode that turns the screen to grayscale and enables "Do Not Disturb" mode to help users disconnect before bed.
The introduction of sleep reminders is part of a broader trend of tech companies recognizing the negative impact of screens on sleep and taking steps to address it. Research has shown that the blue light emitted by screens can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, leading to difficulty falling asleep and poorer sleep quality.
In addition to the sleep reminders feature, TikTok is also testing a "screen time management" tool that allows users to track and manage their screen time on the app. The tool, which is also being tested in Canada, provides users with daily and weekly summaries of their screen time on the app and allows them to set limits for themselves.
In conclusion, TikTok's new sleep reminder feature has been well-received by both users and experts for its convenience and effectiveness in helping users establish healthy sleep habits. The feature, which sends users a notification when it is time for them to go to bed based on their established sleep schedule, has already been used over a million times since it was introduced.
TikTok's efforts to promote healthy sleep habits are part of a broader trend of tech companies recognizing the negative impact of screens on sleep and taking steps to address it. By providing users with the tools and information they need to make informed choices about their screen time, tech companies can help ensure that their products are used in a healthy and balanced way.
H/T: WatchfulAI / TechChrunch
Read next: EU Firms Were Fined Over $3 Billion For Violating Data Protection And Privacy Laws And Meta Paid 80% Of It
