Turning on Screen Time can seamlessly keep track of how much time you spend on your device. Moreover, you can also seamlessly restrict explicit content and social media apps. Further, you can also manage your child’s device to regulate how they use it. So let’s take a closer look at these features.
How to turn on Screen Time on iPhone Set a Screen Time Passcode How to turn on Downtime on iPhone Set daily time limits for App Categories with App Limits How to set daily time limits for specific apps with App Limits Set daily time limits for websites with App Limits Turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions for iPhone and iPad How to prevent iTunes and App Store purchases with Screen Time Enable child’s screen time on iPhone and iPad Set up screen time for your child through Family Sharing How to turn off Screen Time on iPhone and iPad
How to turn on Screen Time on iPhone
Now, you will get a weekly report with insights about your screen time. However, this is not all. Screen Time has several features. Keep reading!
Set a Screen Time passcode
You can set a Screen Time passcode to ensure you’re the only one who can extend time or make changes. Follow these steps to set a Screen Time passcode on your iPhone. Note: In case you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS. Now, reset the passcode.
How to turn on Downtime on iPhone
If you are planning to cut down on your or your child’s time, you can turn on Downtime to shut down the device at a particular time. Moreover, you can also customize it for particular days. During Downtime, only phone calls and the apps you choose to allow will be available. Go back and tap Always Allowed. From here, you may choose to always allow an app. The last option, Block at Downtime, means that your child will have to send a request to extend the allowed time when the downtime limit is reached. If this is your phone, you may enter the Screen Time passcode and continue using the app.
Set daily time limits for App Categories with App Limits
Block at End of Limit means the app will be unusable after the time limit is reached. However, there is an option to Ask For More Time. All app limits reset every day at midnight. To Delete an App Limit: Swipe right to left of the app from the App Limits screen and tap Delete. Enter the Screen Time Passcode and tap Delete Limit.
How to set daily time limits for specific apps with App Limits
Set daily time limits for websites with App Limits
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How to turn on Content & Privacy restrictions for iPhone and iPad
How to prevent iTunes and App Store purchases with Screen Time
Communication limits let you choose whom the child can call during allowed Screen Time and Downtime. Check out our detailed guide to set up and use communication limits in Screen Time.
How to enable child’s Screen Time on iPhone and iPad
After you’ve set the child’s iPhone, you can enable Downtime and set app limits, following the steps mentioned earlier. If you use Family Sharing, you can also enable Screen Time for your child using the steps shown in the next tip.
How to set up Screen Time for your child through Family Sharing
Note: You need to have Family Sharing enabled to set up Screen Time for family members for this. After that, you can see your child’s screen time reports and set parental controls from your iPhone. Next, tap a family member’s name → tap Turn on Screen Time → Continue, and proceed with the onscreen instructions. Alternatively, after you set Screen Time on your device, you see an option named Set Up Screen Time for Family inside it. Tap it and follow the instructions.
How to turn off Screen Time on iPhone and iPad
You can clear Screen Time usage data by turning off Screen Time. After that, you can re-enable Screen Time if you wish to continue using it. Note: This will remove all the existing customizations or settings you have set inside Screen Time. This was all about how you can get started with and use Screen Time on iOS 15 or earlier. It is a great tool to monitor your child’s activity and online well-being. What is your say about it? Share in the comments down below. You might enjoy reading these posts as well:
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