Screen Time and Downtime settings do not work!

I'm so frustrated with Apple on this. The screen time content settings change all on their own, and at times turn off entirely. It's not the kids doing it. I have all their devices with me, set up all the screen time settings from scratch, and I can physically watch the settings change back to default on their own. During downtime their supposed to be allowed to contact a specific list of contacts, but it doesn't work either. It blocks everyone or no one at all. I've tried:


Changing all the passcodes

Removing their apple ID from the family and reinviting them

Making sure all software is up to date

Resetting each device


If Apple doesn't fix this, I'm done with them.

iPhone 12

Posted on Mar 15, 2023 11:46 AM

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Mar 16, 2023 4:22 PM in response to kcmayes1014

Hi kcmayes1014,


Have you checked to see if "Share Across Devices" is enabled? That feature is described at Keep track of your screen time on iPhone under "Turn on Screen Time":


"4. To use Screen Time on all your Apple devices, scroll down, then turn on Share Across Devices."


If that is not the case, reach out to Apple Support directly to investigate this concern further.


Regards.

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