Different screen time settings by device

My child has access to two Apple devices. I would like to set different screen time settings for each of those devices under the child's single Apple ID and profile. Is that possible? If not possible, what is the workaround/compromise solution? Thank you!

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Posted on Feb 29, 2024 12:28 PM

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ekassos

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Feb 29, 2024 1:06 PM in response to kijana2013

You can set different Screen Time settings for each device by making sure "Share across devices" is not enabled.

kijana2013 Author

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Feb 29, 2024 2:05 PM in response to kijana2013

Thank you for your response. I see this setting but only for my (adult) Screen Time on my device. When I enter my child's Screen Time settings from my device, I do not see this option of "Share across devices". Additionally, I don't see a way to select a device and set specific Screen Time settings for my child. Curious what am I doing wrong.

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