Fix The Sims 4: Sims won’t sleep or stay in bed

If you want your Sim to be healthy and enjoy high energy levels, you need to make sure they get enough sleep. This is easier said than done as many gamers complained their Sims can’t stay in bed and sleep.

As a result, the energy level stays in the dark orange or red range and the Sim constantly passes out or uses various solutions such as coffee to survive.

Surely, this is an annoying issue, so let’s see how you can fix it.

Why is my Sim not sleeping?

Your Sim can’t fall asleep if the lights are on or the radio or TV is within earshot. Not having the right sleeping outfit or the best relationship with the Sim they’re sharing the bed with might explain why your Sim can barely get any sleep.

What to do if your Sim won’t stay asleep

Fix 1: Delete the bed

If this problem has been bugging you for quite a while, try deleting the bed and then exit the game. Launch the game again, enter Build Mode and get a new bed. Your Sim should be able to sleep now.

Fix 2: Turn off the radio/TV

Make sure the radio and TV are turned off. If any of these devices are playing in the background, your Sim won’t be able to fall asleep. Sims can’t sleep if there is a radio or TV within earshot.

As a matter of fact, make sure nothing disturbs your Sim’s sleep. Remove any wind chimes or any other objects, including speakers, that may cause background noises.

Fix 3: Change your Sim’s sleeping outfit

Go to the main menu panel and get a new sleeping outfit for your Sim. Now send them to bed in this new outfit and check if they stay asleep until the energy meter is full again.

Fix 4: Make sure pets don’t keep your Sim awake

If a pet is barking or meowing, this may explain why your Sim can’t get any sleep. Click on the respective pet and select the option Scold/Lecture for waking up.

If the pet was the reason why your Sim could not fall asleep, then this should solve the problem.

Fix 5: Make sure your Sim gets along well with their partner

Make sure your Sim has a good relationship with the Sim they’re sharing the bed with. If they had an argument earlier or the relationship is simply not working anymore, your Sim won’t be able to fall asleep.

Fix 6: Turn off all light sources

Make sure all the lights have been turned off, including any other sources of light such as lamps, projecting boxes, computer screens, and so on.

Fix 7: Move the Sim out and back in

Many players suggested that moving the Sim out and then back in via Manage Worlds worked like a charm. Check if this quick workaround does the trick for you.

Fix 8: Remove mods

Some mods may trigger unexpected game issues. If you’re using mods, try removing them and see if your Sim can now fall asleep.

Mode your Mods folder to your desktop, and check the results.

If nothing works, have your Sim sleep in a sleeping pod. This type of bed is available in The Sims 4: Get Famous expansion pack.

Tips to help your Sim fall asleep faster

Avoid Moodlet Solvers

Your Sim may have difficulties falling asleep after drinking a moodlet solver. This side effect may last for a few days so think twice before administering a moodlet solver to your Sim.

Avoid Energizing Potions

Just like Moodlet Solvers, Energizing Potions work by giving a huge energy boost to your Sim. Such potions and energy drinks force your Sim to stay active.

There you go, I hope these tips will help your Sim get a nice and refreshing sleep.

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