Parental control

Why there’s no downtime applies to Snapchat and TikTok? There is no parental control on these two applications

Posted on Feb 22, 2023 2:22 AM

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Feb 22, 2023 4:37 AM in response to Beroo6

I am not sure what time have you set for Down Time.

It would be better if you can please post a screenshot, in order to understand the phenomenon better. Images / pictures speak louder than words. See the pic below

Feb 22, 2023 4:38 AM in response to Beroo6

Set Screen Time Restrictions for your Child in your Family using Parental Control.

Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory.

Set Screen Time Passcode for your child's device through your device.

Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory.

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