Hi
I have set up Screen Time and Down Time for my son's iPhone.
However, there is a phenomena when the limits of an app has not reached its max yet for the day, while the phone is in down time, and you activate the app - it asks you to "ignore limit for today" and the app can be launched while all other apps are still in down time mode controls.
Not sure if this is something iOS 14.x.x should be working on?
thanks!
iPhone SE
Did you set a ScreenTime password?
I just tested it for myself and password was not required to ignore the limit. However I am not set up as a child so check he is set up as such.
I am uneasy with the whole concept anyway.
Both. It seems to fall short , and Screen Time has caused no end of unintended restrictions elsewhere.
I am no beginner but my 10 year old grand daughter can do things on ipad I don’t understand so trying to restrict her use seems futile.
Thanks much LD150... my son is 16 and they have faster and more ways to go around these stuff than the rate of hair that is falling off my head.
it works most of the time... esp when they over use the tools presented to them for ease of use in school and for communications with friends, teachers in these restrictive times.
just some of these little corners where that fast curve balls comes from needs to be watched and handled in order to keep some of them on the right path even though they do know its not the right path where they venture into.
Some paths can be ventured to learn a life lesson... some others are just a little too "interesting" to ride.
Hope all will continue to be well with you and family, stay safe and take care...
thank you.
Hey LD150, thanks much. Yes, there is a Screen Time Password that limits access into the tracking areas and app store as well.
appreciate your reply.
thanks LD150
Yup, the set up was reviewed...
sorry, i did not understand if you are uneasy with the concept of control or the concept of this loop hole?
thanks!
App Limits override by Downtime/ Screen Time settings
