How To Limit Screen Time On Iphone For Child.Here’s how you can limit screen time on an iPhone for a child using the built-in Screen Time feature. Please note that the exact steps might vary slightly depending on iOS updates, so I recommend checking for any changes if you’re using a more recent version of iOS.
How To Limit Screen Time On Iphone For Child
To set up Screen Time limits for a child’s iPhone:
- Open Settings: Open the Settings app on the child’s iPhone.
- Screen Time: Scroll down and tap on “Screen Time.”
- Turn on Screen Time: If Screen Time isn’t already enabled, tap “Turn On Screen Time.”
- Continue: Tap “Continue” and select “This is My [Device]” or “This is My Child’s [Device]” as appropriate.
- Set Up as Parent or Guardian: If you’re setting up your child’s device, tap “Set Up as Parent” and follow the instructions. If you’re setting up Screen Time on your own device to manage your child’s device, tap “Set Up as Parent” and then select “This is My Child’s [Device]” and follow the instructions.
- Content & Privacy Restrictions: After setting up Screen Time, go back to the main Screen Time page and tap “Content & Privacy Restrictions.” This is where you’ll set the actual limits.
- Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions: Toggle on “Content & Privacy Restrictions” at the top of the screen.
- Screen Time Passcode: Set a Screen Time passcode. Make sure this is different from the device passcode so your child can’t easily change these settings.
- Downtime: Under “Downtime,” you can schedule specific hours during which only essential apps will be accessible on the child’s device.
- App Limits: You can set daily time limits for app categories like Social Networking, Games, Entertainment, and more. Tap “App Limits” and then “Add Limit” to set limits for specific app categories.
- Always Allowed: Choose which apps are always allowed, even during Downtime or after the app limits have been reached. This can be helpful for educational or essential apps.
- Communication Limits: Control who your child can communicate with during Screen Time. You can set limits on calls, messages, and FaceTime.
- Content Restrictions: You can restrict explicit content, web content, and more under this section.
- Privacy: Adjust privacy settings as needed.
- Share Across Devices: If your child has multiple devices, you can sync these settings across them by toggling on “Share Across Devices.”
Remember to periodically review and adjust these settings as your child’s needs and behaviors change. If you’re unsure about any specific setting, Apple’s official support resources or user guides should be able to provide more detailed information.
Please note that these instructions are based on the information available up to September 2021, and there might have been updates or changes to the process since then. Always refer to the latest official documentation or support resources from Apple for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.