This might seem like a boring search term, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it was actually quite clever – and necessary. The thing is, a sleep ASMR video can be a bit like a double-edged sword: it’s designed to help people get some sleep, but the video itself might keep people awake. If the volume’s too loud, a particular trigger wakes you up, or a dreaded ad plays just as you’re falling asleep (this last one’s the worst). There’s also that your device is just too bright or you’re too sensitive to light. That’s where having a black screen is best. Thankfully, there are cluey YouTubers who get this and have created videos that are this very thing: black screens. Here’s a few more below.