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How do I put more than one child on screen time?? I can only see one??

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 24, 2020 7:14 PM

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Feb 27, 2020 8:36 AM in response to lara294

Hi lara294,

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! I understand you would like to know more about setting up and managing Screen Time on more than one child's device. I am happy to help.

Based on what you would like to accomplish, I would recommend setting up Family Sharing. With Family Sharing set up, you can then view reports and adjust settings right from your own device. Learn more about how to set up Family Sharing in this article: Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support. Then, learn more about using Screen Time with Family Sharing here: Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Please note, as quoted in this article, "To use Screen Time with Family Sharing, you need to be the family organizer or parent/guardian in your family group, on iOS 12 and later, or iPadOS. Your child must be under age 18, in your family group with their own Apple ID, and on iOS 12 and later or iPadOS."

Best regards.

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