Apple iPhone / iPad (iOS) – Using Screen Time

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app and tap Screen Time.
   
   

2. To manage your child’s device, tap their name under Family and follow the prompts to:
   
   

   • Set app usage limits using App Limits.
     
     

   • Schedule Downtime (when only essential apps are allowed).
     
     

   • Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions for safe use of apps and media.
     
     

3. Don’t forget to set a Screen Time passcode under Lock Screen Time Settings—this ensures the settings can't be changed without your permission. Apple Support    Find My Kids
   
   

Why It Matters:

These controls help parents enforce healthy device habits, preserving routines like homework time or bedtime.

Android Devices – Using Digital Wellbeing & Family Link

Option A: Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls (on-device)

1. Open Settings, then tap Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.
   
   

2. Use the chart to view screen time and app usage.
   
   

3. Set app timers for specific apps—once the limit is reached, the app is closed, and its icon dims. Google HelpLifewire
   
   

4. Enable Focus mode or Bedtime mode to pause certain apps or reduce distractions. Google Help
   
   

Option B: Google Family Link

1. Download and set up the Family Link app on your device and your child’s device.
   
   

2. Use it to set:
   
   

   • Daily screen time limits
     
     

   • Bedtime settings (blocking the device at specified times)
     
     

   • App activity monitoring and approval for new downloads WIRED    Google Safety Centre    Google Families