Limiting hours of screen time for a child
My son uses about 5hrs of screen time a day. I've set app limits but when the time runs out on one app he just switches to another. Is there a way to limit the total number of hours across all apps per day?
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Hello tryingtobeagoodparent,
It sounds like you are trying to set up Screen Time on your son's device that will work not just in apps, right?
You can take a look at this article that explains how to set up Downtime:
Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
"Downtime
When you schedule downtime in Settings, only phone calls and apps that you choose to allow are available. Downtime applies to all of your Screen Time-enabled devices, and you get a reminder five minutes before it starts. If you set a Screen Time passcode, Downtime includes an additional setting: Block At Downtime. When you choose this setting and you click Ask For More Time when Downtime starts, entering the passcode allows you to approve the app for 15 minutes, an hour, or all day. Child accounts can click One More Minute once, or click Ask For More Time to send their request to the parent account for approval."
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