Why doesn't downtime block Netflix

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Why doesn't downtime block Netflix

I've tried turning downtime on and off, changing the settings, checking the region/timezone, rebooting the iPad, and reinstalling Netflix all to no avail. WHY DOESN'T DOWNTIME STOP NETFLIX??

I thought the whole idea of downtime and app time limits was to help parents with well-being and balancing activities with their children? Surely social media and entertainment apps are the most important category of apps to test this feature on?

Checking the internet it seems like others have been reporting the same unresolved issue for years. Surely Apple has had enough time to fix this or aren't children a priority?

(n.b. this is a brand new iPad 9th Gen)

Hopefully, there is an easy fix and something I am missing? If not it would be good to be given assurances that this will get sorted sooner rather than later?

iPad (6th gen) WiFi

Posted on Jun 8, 2022 7:50 AM

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mingoslkd

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Jun 9, 2022 9:45 AM in response to SlightlyMiffedDad

Greetings,

The Screen Time article talks about setting up Downtime.

Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

You'll want to verify that the Netflix app is not included in the "Always Allowed" list. Settings > Screen Time > Always Allowed > Netflix should not be shown in the first "Allowed Apps" section.

More information from the article:

Downtime

When you schedule downtime in Settings, only phone calls and apps that you choose to allow are available. Downtime applies to all of your Screen Time-enabled devices, and you get a reminder five minutes before it starts. If you set a Screen Time passcode, Downtime includes an additional setting: Block At Downtime. When you choose this setting and you click Ask For More Time when Downtime starts, entering the passcode allows you to approve the app for 15 minutes, an hour, or all day. Child accounts can click One More Minute once, or click Ask For More Time to send their request to the parent account for approval. Always Allowed

You might want to access certain apps, even if it's downtime or if you set the All Apps & Categories app limit. Phone, Messages, FaceTime, and Maps are always allowed by default, but you can remove them if you want.

Take care.

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miann

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Jul 2, 2022 7:05 AM in response to mingoslkd

I have this same issue and I have checked that theses apps are not in the “always allowed” section. Here’s some photos to show that it’s not just Netflix but some game apps too. You can see in one of my pics that Hulu is blocked but not Netflix. This really needs to be fixed.

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