I set a 1 hour time limit on messages but it never seems to block access to messages after the hour is used. Why is that? And I have communication limits enabled so that only messages that can be sent after downtime are to parents and grandparents.
Hello tammykct,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. It sounds like the Screen Time limit is not working as expected. We'll do what we can to help.
Verify that Messages is the app that is blocked and that the device with Screen Time limits is what you're under when setting those limits: Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If this is not the case (or your setting the limit on the device itself), try removing Screen Time limits then turning them on and setting up them up again.
Take care.
tammykct,
From here, try restarting the device and adding trying the limit again: Restart your iPhone
If you're still having issues, reach out to Apple Support directly: Get Support
Enjoy.
I've done these steps and it still doesn't block messages after the time limit has been met.
Screentime limits on messages
