Need for option to disable “one more minute“ in screen time limits, kids are able to continue using apps that are limited, what’s the use of screen time limits if they can continuously use one more minute? should be able to turn that off in screen time settings
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I went through (rather quickly) ALL of the posts and nobody said anything about what I'm going to say:
Go to:
1) Settings
2) Screen Time
3) (child account)
4) Downtime
5) type in your code
6) Set a schedule and at the bottom, click "Block at Downtime"
This will ensure that your child cannot ask for more time
You can also go to:
1) Settings
2) Screen Time
3) (child account)
4) App Limits
5) Add Limit
6) Select ALL (or certain apps) you'd like to limit
7) Tap Next
8) Set the Time Limit
9) Make sure "Black at End of Limit" is selected
10) Click Add
This will ensure that your child cannot ask for more time.
Hopefully this helps.
I have been really frustrated that my son has been able to view his phone for one more minute, after I have activated downtime.
I have finally found a work around and now reduce the age restriction of the apps he has access to. This means when I block his phone he can no longer get onto his favourites Snapchat and Tik Tok (over 12s). I realise he can still access some apps but I feel I am now able to use the parental control to reinforce good behaviours, more effectively. I hope this is helpful.
Follow these steps:
Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod ...
You may have to set Screen Time Passcode correctly.
OK so this is what we did - mileage may vary - good luck.
many of the choices/ticks/ are counter-intuitive (which means the UI is wrong)
Go into ScreenTime -> Select 'App Limits'-> delete whatever you had there, so it's blank.*
Go into ScreenTime -> Select Content and Privacy.. -> iTunes and app Store ..-> Make sure Don't Allow is selected for all.*
Go into ScreenTime -> Downtime -> Tick schedule-> To allow access from 4-6pm - you block the opposite -> which is From 6pm->4pm ( an "Allow" option here would be far more intuitive) -> set Days-> Tick Block at Downtime
lindaf92 wrote:
This does not solve the issue. I will have to purchase an APP to get this locked down properly. Kids today are super tech savvy...Apple should know this and provide "options" to have this "one more minute" or not. I feel like I should get a refund on the App Store for the APP I need to purchase to get this accomplished. Are there any plans to have this fixed in next IOS releases? Big FAIL Apple!
Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user forum for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:
Note that, though they read all of the feedback, they don't respond so you're not going to get any answer as to whether or not they have plans to change this in the next update. However, the more people who give them feedback, the more likely the situation is to change.
Here's a solution: change your child's age on his/her icloud account to be under 13 years old. You have to change the age by logging into their icloud account and then approving the change on your own icloud account (via email link). Seems to work - I think.
This doesn’t quite get to the solution.
Having set all the App and Time restrictions, a teenage child is still willing to use the “one more minute” option over and over again which makes the screen restrictions a mere inconvenience to them.
Parents need a way to fully disable the device during restricted screen time. I would prefer that the “ one more minute” option was fully disabled.
Me too. This is a major problem for me. I’m on the verge of moving to Android because of this. I know other families that have had to switch because this feature is sorted in Android. Apple can you give us a date when this will be fixed. People have been asking for it for 4 years.
Me too, one more minute is RIDICULOUS! Apple please sort this out. All this effort to manage screen time and then kids can just use one more minute over and over again, and they do. It’s such a massive oversight. I’m going to have to switch to Android if this doesn’t get sorted out, and I know so many parents who are thinking about doing the same.
Adding my voice here. This is such a stupid feature. Apple needs to either remove it or give parents the option of turning it off. Kids can bounce around to different apps to their hearts' content during downtime. It defeats the entire purpose of spending all that time setting up the restrictions you want for your child. Fix this!
I have the same issue as everyone else … Why is this feature even there? If there’s some reason it is needed, then at least enable a “notify parent via text” option so I can be told every time my child uses the “one more time” button.
Agree 1000%! Not having the ability to fully disable screen time is one of the biggest oversights in Apple feature history.
unless I have missed it, I have not seen Apple make a statement on why they have decided not to remove the ‘one more minute’ option.
This does not solve the issue. I will have to purchase an APP to get this locked down properly. Kids today are super tech savvy...Apple should know this and provide "options" to have this "one more minute" or not. I feel like I should get a refund on the App Store for the APP I need to purchase to get this accomplished. Are there any plans to have this fixed in next IOS releases? Big FAIL Apple!
I have this exact same problem and this was a total headache. However, I was able to workaround this by going to:
This way, the "one more minute" will now be gone.
Lots of bugs in screen time. My children have found out they can continue to watch saved videos in camera roll by adding them to a messege thread to either parent and watching but not sending. Can also go into settings storage review large attachments and watch camera roll items there. Also can go into camera and click the small thumbnail on bottom and view entire camera roll. Kids are smart but these back doors keep them awake at night playing on phones. Only solution is to have it be charged in common area and not bedrooms
TwinMom444 wrote:
Hello, Apple??????
Apple does not read here in this user-to-user technical support forum for feedback or suggestions. So, your "+1" is only being seen by your fellow users.
You can let Apple know your thoughts on the matter here:
How to Disable "one more minute" screen time limit on iPhone?
