simkatu_relaxed_tv_watching_override.package 1.0 MB
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October 6, 2024

relaxed tv watching animations override

this mod replaces the tv watching animations with more relaxed ones.
the animations are different for men and women.

upd. may 15, 2026: 
- tuning adjustments & fixes.
upd. aug. 30, 2025: 
- added transitions to the interaction! (sometimes the transition may glitch, but very rarely)
- if your sim doesn’t know they’re pregnant yet, they will use custom animations. only after the game notifies you that the sim is expecting a baby, the animation will switch to the default one.
- now works with the add-on that lets you change animation type for each sim individually.
- facial expressions should look a bit better now.

custom animations will apply if:

  • the sim is sitting on a sofa or living chair;

  • the sim is a teen to elder;

  • the sim is watching tv channels (not movies);

  • the sim is not watching the new year’s eve special channel. those animations stay the same to match the countdown.

  • the sim is not pregnant.

  • only the in-game tv channels will use the new animation. if you have mods with custom channels, their animations will remain default.

known issues:

if your sim is already watching tv and you change the channel, they might freeze in the sitting position. if that happens, just have them stand up and sit again to play the new animation.

compatibility:

traditional and simplified chinese translations: https://www.patreon.com/posts/relaxed-tv-qing-115668811

feel free to ask any questions or share any issues you have. i really hope this mod will be helpful despite the side problems 💗

Comments (64)

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Kailey.ra · September 1, 2026

Just wanted to let u know this isn't compatible with unfiltered parenthood :)

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simkatu · September 1, 2026

i hope i'll remember to check it when this mod will be free)

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Afiq Iqbal · April 29, 2026

you said that it conflicts with arnie's plumfruit essentials' mod , but does it conflict with arnie's luminova mod?

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simkatu · April 29, 2026

yes, it conflicts with the file "Arnie_LUMINOVA_1.8_LuminovaSmartTV"

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Jada Bohanon · April 4, 2026

is there a reason its not compatible with arnie plumfruit tv or could you make it compatible if you wanted to?

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simkatu · April 7, 2026

there is a reason. to make it compatible, i would have to override their files, which isn’t the best approach. most likely they can make a compatible another version of their mod on their side. also most modders allow personal edits, so if you have the skills and want to, you can try making it compatible yourself

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KsankaSims · March 24, 2026

Hi! Thank you very much for creating your animations! They really help the game feel fresh and open up new storytelling possibilities. While I was checking my Mods folder for compatibility between files, I accidentally noticed that the tuning line tv_WatchNews (Instance ID 9111) has a small piece of code added by the developers that isn’t present in your mod. It’s not a large changю.... just the button icon... But I still wanted to let you know. Small differences like this can be difficult to notice in override mods, so I thought this information might be helpful. Thank you again for your work!

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simkatu · March 24, 2026

thank you so much!! i'll fix it soon ❤️

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Helen · November 7, 2025

Hi! This override is not working in my game. I just installed the simflix mod, the simz tv mod and I also have Arnie's plumbfruit, is it normal for it to not work with any of those or could it be something else? Have a great day!

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simkatu · November 7, 2025

hi! yes, unfortunately, my mod not compatible with this file "Arnie_Plumfruit_Essentials_1.2_PlumfruitSmartTV+TUNING". thank you for letting me know!

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pinkfluffyunicorn · September 19, 2025

what gshade do you use?

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mothmaws · September 22, 2025

it's senshi preset 3.0 by simsenshi

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Nite · September 5, 2025

Hi, I thought I’d let you know that there seems to be a conflict with WW or Chingyu SmarterSelfCare (most likely the latter). Whenever my female sim takes a shower and puts on a towel, then I use WW afterward, the towel never gets removed, even after clicking "Undress Completely." Here are the steps I followed: Take a shower for a female sim -> Automatically puts on a towel -> Use WW animation anywhere -> Towel sticks to the female sim during the animation and cannot be removed.

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simkatu · September 22, 2025

thank you for letting me know! when i have time i will look into this 💛

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Joralyd · August 31, 2025

can I ask, if I don't download the addon that allows you to choose animation per sim, will it default to either masculine or feminine depending on the sims gender?

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simkatu · September 3, 2025

yes, without the addon, animations are locked to gender. the feminine pose plays for all female sims and the masculine pose for all male sims!

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SHUHONG XU · August 30, 2025

Sorry, I may be a bit greedy. Can you create separate seating positions for men and women for the lounge chair? I think it would be great if I could sponsor you, but I don't know about overseas payments, it's too difficult

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simkatu · September 3, 2025

thank you for the idea, i'll think about it and hope to make this mod someday!

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Lin Lin · August 5, 2025

It's not working for me. Sims still sit the way they normally do.

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simkatu · August 11, 2025

you can try checking these things: 1. make sure the mod file is actually in your mods folder 2. check if you are using regular tv channels and not expecting the override when sims watch movies 3. see if the sim watching tv is pregnant 4. try clearing the game cache - sometimes it helps the override show up

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Kestrel Draw · July 5, 2025

Thank you I love it

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simkatu · July 8, 2025

❤️

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thatGirl · June 10, 2025

Long time lurker of your patreon but was nervous to say anything. Your overrides are the best thing that has ever happened to the sims 4 community who wanted to change their game to a more realistic approach. And as a free member, I will try to gain enough wealth support you in the future, but as for now, I wait patiently for the public releases and for that, I am very grateful! 😍🥰 I want to express my thanks over and over again!!

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simkatu · June 11, 2025

thank you so much for such a kind comment!! i’m really happy to hear that, it means a lot and truly inspires me to keep creating 💖

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AlexSensei · May 17, 2025

honestly this is enough! i know how daunting the coding can be so im SOOO excited for even this because i know even these take an obscene amount of time so thank you so much for dedicating so much time to making content for us!

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simkatu · May 18, 2025

thank you so much for your kind words and understanding!! it means so much 🥺

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Cmt90 · March 8, 2025

Hi! I noticed this mod is not listed on Scarlet's List for a mod status like your other mods are. Has this mod been deemed compatible with the 3.6 Businesses & Hobbies release?

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simkatu · March 9, 2025

yes, this mod is compatible with new patch!

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saoirse · January 23, 2025

can sims hire u pls

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simkatu · January 25, 2025

my skill isn’t that high or cool, but i try my best to do what i can 😭 this comment is so sweet, thank you!!

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Eliana's Diaries · January 10, 2025

Thanks ! Love it <3

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simkatu · January 13, 2025

💞💞💞💞💞💞

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iambriie23 · December 31, 2024

If I could like this twice I would. TY

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simkatu · January 13, 2025

thank you 😭

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Elise · December 25, 2024

bless you. i've been looking for overrides to all the clunky sitting animations forever. keep them coming pls <3

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simkatu · December 26, 2024

thank you a lot!!

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Rosana Campos · December 12, 2024

Thank you so much!! <3

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simkatu · December 14, 2024

❤️

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Lis Mc · December 12, 2024

I have to say I love this mod. Anyway this is more of an idea and it came from Oshinsims she did a members video Cozy Celebrations Event. One of the items the sims had to complete is watch tv together. Oshin brought up the idea it would be so wonderful if a modder could make a Winterfest Movie Channel for our Sims to Watch. I don't know if this is something you could do or you could collab with but I love your mods, Utopya and other. You all make the most wonderful gameplay for our sims and I appreciate it so much. Anyway thank you for your time and even consideration. This is not my idea, just a drop for Oshinsims, I love her YT channel she is a wonderful simmer.

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simkatu · December 14, 2024

hi! thank you so much for your kind words and support 🥰 it truly means a lot to me! i would absolutely love to create more mods with interactive features like this, but right now, it’s a bit too complex for me to tackle. for now, i’m focusing on things i feel confident in and understand better i’ll definitely check out the video you mentioned, it sounds so inspiring! i really hope to grow my skills in the future and maybe create something like this one day. thank you again

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VirgoGem · December 10, 2024

Hi ☺️ This animation never works for me. I've tried everything (tried different ways to start sitting/watching, using living room chairs instead, switching out cc couches and TVs, etc.) and nothing seems to work, so I'm trying to think of mods that may conflict. Do you happen to know if maybe the mods "Seat Any Sim" or "Sit on the Floor" conflict?

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simkatu · December 10, 2024

hi! i’m sorry to hear that it’s not working for you. i’m really not sure what could be causing the issue. it’s definitely not conflicting with “seat any sim” or “sit on the floor,” since i use those mods myself and it works fine on my end. it’s possible that it might conflict with mods that somehow change tv channels. however, it shouldn’t conflict with simple video or channel name overrides, since my sims watch “south park” all day long without any problems. i once had a situation where one of my overrides stopped working, but it recovered immediately after i cleared my cache. maybe try clearing the cache and see if that helps, if you haven't done it yet. i will think about this problem more

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Toni White · December 8, 2024

I don't know if it's just my game but i got an LE for this mod

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simkatu · December 8, 2024

hi! i haven’t encountered any LE with this mod myself. could you share what exactly is written in the LE or maybe you understand what might have triggered it?

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bumbee · November 19, 2024

Your the best modder ever I would love you to add a better napping override and laying while watching tv

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simkatu · November 20, 2024

thank you so much! those are great ideas, and i’ll think about them!

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ReiYaMeiYa · November 15, 2024

This is so cute omggg!!! Also, if you don't mind me asking, what gshade/reshade preset do you use? the atmosphere here is perfect loll

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simkatu · November 15, 2024

thank u very much! this is senshigame 3.0, i like it a lot (https://www.patreon.com/posts/senshi-reshade-3-76745906)

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Acies · November 1, 2024

Hello^^ just one more suggestion: Could you tweak the animation when Sims play the violin? My Sims always have these odd expressions when they play; it's kind of grotesque haha. Thanks for your attention.

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simkatu · November 1, 2024

thank you for the suggestion! that's a great idea and sounds straightforward to implement. I'll definitely do it 💞💞

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Luvmuffin · October 19, 2024

I am obsessed with your work! it brings so much realistic gameplay to my sims.... I love it!! Do you think its a possible for a sitting override? I love how my sims look when they read but it has me yearning for them to have that same kind of look when they are just sitting if that makes sense...I will literally pay you extra for it.

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simkatu · October 19, 2024

thank you very very much! I really want to create a sitting override as well, and I'm constantly working and experimenting with the game's possibilities. It will take some time and experimentation, but I'm dedicated to making it happen. as soon as I figure it out, I'll do it ❤️

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Simminalittle · October 12, 2024

Hi I was wondering if you ever thought about making a spin the bottle mod for teen sims can play with a group of 4

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simkatu · October 13, 2024

thanks for the suggestion! a spin the bottle mod sounds fun, but it might be a bit complex to implement, especially with all the interactions and animations involved. I'll keep it in mind for the future

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OrdinarySims · October 10, 2024

you are fixing a lot of stuff I always hated about the animations! Thank you!

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simkatu · October 10, 2024

thank you 💛 I have so many plans for improvements!

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Kiara Wyatt Bradford · October 8, 2024

Had to come back and tell you this looks so good. My male sim was sitting on the couch watching tv and his wife was next to him reading a book...it was so cute I wanted to cry! lol

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simkatu · October 9, 2024

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm so happy!!

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Yumiyumi · October 8, 2024

I’ve always loved your mods! This set works great in my game. At one point, one of my sims was pregnant, and I noticed some serious clipping with the arms and belly, but it’s no big deal since the pregnancy state will end soon. Love you ❤

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simkatu · October 8, 2024

thank you so much for reaching out!! ❤️ i’ll see if there’s something i can do to fix it, but it might just be a matter of the pose not working well with the pregnancy belly, so i may need to change it

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Jassibhappi · October 7, 2024

You've done a fantastic job! Your mods at so much character and realism to my game! Those little transitions honestly don't make or break my immersion, it's all about the relaxed state that you've created in between! 💜

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simkatu · October 7, 2024

thank you so so much!!🤍

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Kiara Wyatt Bradford · October 6, 2024

You’re amazing!! 😭❤️

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simkatu · October 6, 2024

💞💓💕💓💞💞💓💓💕💓💞