How many screens are in your home right now? You might want to sit down before you start counting—because one mom on TikTok did the math, and her household total has the internet rethinking their own digital habits.
The mom, who shares snippets of family life online, recently went viral after revealing her family owns 24 different screens. Yes, 24.
In a breakdown that feels more like an electronics store inventory, she included everything with a screen: TVs, tablets, phones, computers, even smartwatches. Shockingly, nine of the 24 screens are televisions. (That’s more TVs than people in the house.)
Then there are the tablets—seven in total. Each family member has their own iPad, and her five-year-old has a second one specifically for speech therapy. Add in three iPhones, two Apple Watches, two computers, and a Nintendo Switch, and you’ve got a fully loaded digital household.
Some outlets tried to bump the number to 27 by including game consoles like PlayStations and Xboxes. But the mom clarified: if it doesn’t have a screen, it didn’t make the list. Naturally, the video sparked conversation. Some commenters were amazed, others horrified.
Others admitted their own families weren’t far off—with one user tallying up 30 screens between six people.
The video taps into a growing cultural moment where many families are trying to navigate screen time limits, digital burnout, and device dependency. According to a 2023 Pew study, the average U.S. household has more than 10 connected devices—and with smart homes on the rise, that number is only climbing.
Whether you’re screen-rich or just screen-aware, this mom’s viral moment is a good reminder: maybe it’s time for a quick digital audit of your own. (And maybe—just maybe—some fresh air.)
