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- Limit screen use to 1 hour per day of high-quality programs. Parents should co-view media with children to help them understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them.
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5 days ago · With Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time, you can block or limit specific apps and features on your child's device. You can also restrict the settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch for explicit content, purchases and downloads, and privacy.
- Overview
- Set up Screen Time for a family member
- Allow or block communication on a family member’s device
- Check for sensitive images on a family member’s iPad
- Block inappropriate content on a family member’s device
- Add or change Screen Time settings for a family member later
With Screen Time, you can keep track of how family members are using their devices, so you can help them structure the time they spend on them. You can set up Screen Time for a family member on their device or, if you’ve set up Family Sharing, you can set up Screen Time for a family member on your device. See Set up parental controls with Family Sharing on iPad and the Apple Support article Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child.
As the organizer of a Family Sharing group, when you set up a child account, you can set up content restrictions, communication limits, and downtime. After the child’s account is set up, you can change parental control settings at any time in Settings > Screen Time. See Set up a device for a child with Family Sharing on iPad.
1.On your device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2.Scroll down and select a family member below Family.
3.To schedule downtime for your family member, follow the instructions in Schedule time away from the screen.
If your child requests more screen time, you can approve or decline the request in Settings > Screen Time or in Messages.
4.To set limits for app use for your family member, follow the instructions in Set limits for app use.
5.To choose apps and contacts to allow your family member to use at all times, follow the instructions in Choose apps and contacts to allow at all times.
You can block incoming and outgoing communication on your family member’s device—including phone calls, FaceTime calls, and messages—with specific contacts, either at all times or during certain periods.
1.If you haven’t already turned on Contacts in iCloud on your family member’s device, go to Settings > [child’s name] > iCloud, then turn on Contacts.
Note: You can only manage your family member’s communication if they’re using Contacts in iCloud.
2.On your family member’s device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
3.Tap Communication Limits, then do any of the following:
•Limit communication at any time: Tap During Screen Time, then select Contacts Only, Contacts & Groups with at Least One Contact, or Everyone.
You can have your family member’s iPad detect nudity in images before they’re sent or received in Messages, AirDrop, Contact Posters, FaceTime messages, the Photos app, and third-party apps that adopt Apple’s Communication Safety framework. If nudity is detected in an image, the image is blurred and resources are provided to help your child handle the situation (not available in all countries or regions). This feature doesn’t give Apple access to the photos. See the Apple Support article About communication safety in Messages.
Note: For children under 13 in a Family Sharing group, Communication Safety is turned on by default.
1.On your device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2.Scroll down and tap the name of your family member.
3.Tap Communication Safety, then turn on Communication Safety.
You may need to enter the Screen Time passcode.
You can help ensure that the content on your family member’s device is age appropriate by limiting the explicitness ratings in Content & Privacy Restrictions.
1.On your family member’s device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2.Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
3.Choose specific content and privacy options.
Note: To protect your family member’s hearing, scroll down, tap Reduce Loud Sounds, then select Don’t Allow. (This prevents changes to the maximum headphone volume.) See Reduce loud headphone sounds in Settings.
Note: To restrict SharePlay in FaceTime calls, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps, then turn off SharePlay. To allow SharePlay, turn it on.
To add or change Screen Time settings later, follow the steps described in the sections above.
Important: If you set up Screen Time for a family member on their device (not through Family Sharing), and you forget the Screen Time passcode, you can use your Apple ID to reset it. However, if you set up Screen Time for a family member on your device through Family Sharing and you forget your Screen Time passcode, you can reset it on your device using your device passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID.
1 day ago · 1. Enable Screen Time. Screen Time on iPad gives you control over app usage, content restrictions, and more. Here’s how to enable it: Go to Settings > Screen Time. Tap Turn On Screen Time, then select This is My Child’s iPad. Follow the setup instructions, creating a Screen Time passcode to prevent changes by your child. 2. Set App Limits
- Asking for 'One More Minute' No matter how you lock down Screen Time, kids can get an extra minute of usage within an app without your permission. Once the time limit screen appears, they can tap Ask For More Time and choose One More Minute.
- Sending Messages Through Siri. Kids these days don't have to deal with text message limits. With iMessage and a Wi-Fi connection, they can send messages, photos, and videos with abandon.
- Accessing Messages Through Screenshots. There are also many loopholes that kids have discovered over the years. For instance, your child can take a screenshot, then use the Share button to send the picture and an attached note to someone else.
- Watching Recorded Videos. Even if you've imposed limitations on the YouTube app, there is a low-tech workaround involving the iPhone's screen-recording tool.
1 day ago · This not only reduces screen time, but also strengthens family bonds. Understanding the impact of screen time on children is the first step to managing it effectively. By setting clear boundaries, encouraging alternative activities and being a positive role model, parents can help their children develop healthy screen habits. Remember, the goal ...
Dec 27, 2023 · To access the parental controls on your iPad, you need to turn on Screen Time – the built-in Apple service which shows how long your tablet is being used for each day. This is a simple enough...
Feb 6, 2024 · Fortunately, Apple’s iOS operating system offers a built-in tool called Screen Time that allows parents to monitor and set limits on how much time their kids spend on devices. By following some best practices around setup and usage, Screen Time can be an effective way to help encourage healthy technology habits. Contents [hide]
