Screen time restrictions keep turning off

We have two children where we have enabled screen time. Most days one or both settings are reset. Downtime is off. App limits are removed. Content and privacy is off.

This functionality is completely unreliable.

Also they do not know the code.. its been changed.

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 2:30 PM

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Feb 2, 2023 1:40 AM in response to dafc_fyfe

It is not clear whether you are setting Screen Time Passcode for your device or your daughter's Screen Time Passcode through your device.

Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory.

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