Screen time lets you know how much time you spend on your device on daily basis. Screen time accounts for the total time spent on applications, websites, phone, etc. You can keep a check on the number of hours spent on your iPhone. It also helps in reducing the number of hours you are using your phone. By managing screen time, you can make more informed decisions about how you use your devices, and set limits for you.
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See the guide on how to turn on screen time on iPhone.
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone.
Step 2: Then, go to settings.
Step 3: Look for screen time in the settings menu.
Step 4: Tap on screen time to turn on.
See the guide on how to turn off screen time on iPhone.
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone.
Step 2: Then, go to settings.
Step 3: Look for screen time in the settings menu.
Step 4: Tap on screen time to turn it off.
How to set a screen time passcode?
If you are using family sharing to manage a child account, follow these steps:
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone.
Step 2: Then, go to settings.
Step 3: Look for screen time in the settings menu.
Step 4: Now, scroll down and select your child’s name under family.
Step 5: Tap turn on screen time.
Step 6: Now, tap Continue.
Step 7: You can set up downtime, app limits, and content & privacy for your child.
or select not now.
Step 8: Now, select use screen time passcode.
Step 9: After that, enter a passcode when prompted.
Step 10: Re-enter the passcode to confirm.
Step 11: Now, enter your Apple ID and password.
It can be used to reset your screen time passcode in case you forget it.
If you are not using family sharing to manage a child account, follow these steps:
Make sure that you are on the device used by your child.
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone.
Step 2: Then, go to settings.
Step 3: Look for screen time in the settings menu.
Step 4: Tap turn on screen time.
Step 5: Now, tap continue.
Step 6: Select your child’s device.
Step 7: You can set up downtime, app limits, and content & privacy for your child.
or select not now.
Step 8: Now, select use screen time passcode.
Step 9: After that, enter a passcode when prompted.
Step 10: Re-enter the passcode to confirm.
Step 11: Now, enter your Apple ID and password.
It can be used to reset your screen time passcode in case you forget it.
(Source: Apple support)
source: indiatoday
