Parents are now able to block access to TikTok during certain times, such as at night, when teens are at school, or on weekends, and set recurring schedules for time away. A teen can also request more time, but it's up to the parents to approve the request by sharing a unique passcode.

The new parental-control features are designed to work within an existing Family Pairing safety framework, through which parents link their account with their child's to better mo