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Is there any option to lock an iPad only at a certain time, for example over night?
I am using an iPad as Homekit display in "guided access" and would like that it would be locked over night, but no display locking during the day. Was hoping that there will be an option with "focus", but didn`t find anything.
Thanks,
Tino
Hello Tino,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
We understand you'd like to lock your iPad at night. We can provide some information.
The option to completely lock your iPad during the evening or another specific time isn't available. Guided Access and Focus may offer some ways to do this, but not for a specific time.
We'd welcome your input about this on our feedback page: Feedback - Home App - Apple
This is the best way to provide any input how this type of change would impact your use of your iPad and the HomeKit app.
Cheers.
Hello Tino,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
We understand you'd like to lock your iPad at night. We can provide some information.
The option to completely lock your iPad during the evening or another specific time isn't available. Guided Access and Focus may offer some ways to do this, but not for a specific time.
We'd welcome your input about this on our feedback page: Feedback - Home App - Apple
This is the best way to provide any input how this type of change would impact your use of your iPad and the HomeKit app.
Cheers.
Tino,
Thank you for the additional information.
Keeping the display off will save power and battery life. You can view more about this here: Wake and unlock iPad - Apple Support
Take care.
Hello
thank you for your answer.
So may I ask if this can be a problem for the iPad, when the display is up and running 24/7 without any locking screen?
Thanks
Tino
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