Apple Watch screentime for child
I can not seem to get screen time to activate on my child’s Apple Watch. The phone locks out, but the watch seems to ignore the screentime setting.
Apple Watch SE
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Hey there Lil718allison,
Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities. To get started, did you set up Screen Time in the Apple Watch app on the iPhone that is used to manage the watch?
If not, give that a try with the steps below: Set up a family member’s Apple Watch - Apple Support
Set up Screen Time
Use Screen Time to configure controls for a family member’s Apple Watch. With Screen Time you can schedule time away from the screen, and limit both contacts and the apps your family member can use to communicate with those contacts. You can also impose limits on iTunes Store and app purchases, explicit content, and location information.
To set up Screen Time, follow these steps:
1. Open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone used to manage the watch.
2. Tap My Watch, tap Family Watches, tap a watch, then tap Done.
3. Tap Screen Time, tap Screen Time Settings, then tap Turn On Screen Time.
4. On the following screens, configure options for allowable content, communication safety, time away from screens, and app and website limits.
5. Create a Screen Time passcode.
Alternatively, you can open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap Screen Time, tap your family member’s name under the Family heading, tap Turn On Screen Time, then configure Screen Time settings.
If still having issues after going through the steps above, let us know what Screen Time feature you're experiencing issues with and we'll continue from there.
Have a great day!