Screentime limits

I have downtime set up on my child’s phone. I have included WhatsApp as a “blocked app” during downtime yet they are continuing to be able to use it during downtime. I have certain apps that have a limited amount of time set for use each day yet for these as well, they can frequently go over the limit. I have updated to the most recent software for both devices yet this continues to occur. I’m not sure what else I can do as I have tried multiples ways to address this issue. Thanks

Posted on Dec 25, 2022 08:53 PM

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Dec 27, 2022 01:28 PM in response to nrew007

Hello nrew007,


Options for managing Screen Time downtime and app limits can vary based on how the device is set up! If you manage the time through Family Sharing please review the following: Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPhone


"Set downtime and app limits on a family member’s device

  1. On your family member’s device, go to Settings  > Screen Time.
  2. Tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My Child’s iPhone.
  3. To schedule downtime for your family member (time away from the screen), enter the start and end times, then tap Set Downtime.
  4. To set limits for categories of apps you want to manage for your family member (for example, Games or Social Networking), select the categories.
  5. To see all the categories, tap Show All Categories.
  6. Tap Set, enter an amount of time, then tap Set App Limit.
  7. Tap Continue, then enter a Screen Time passcode for managing your family member’s Screen Time settings.


Note: You can also turn on downtime on demand for a family member, either directly on their device, or through Family Sharing on your device (if you’ve set up Family Sharing).


If your child requests more screen time, you can approve or decline the request in Settings > Screen Time or in Messages."


This will allow you to see when your child requests more time and you can approve the request if wanted. If Screen Time is set up on their device individually they may be able to bypass the limit themselves if they know their passcode. Individual set ups would mirror this user guide: Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPhone


Cheers!

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