It sounds like the issue might be with how Screen Time or Downtime is set up on your iPad. Since you’ve already tried some steps like reinstalling the app and restarting the device, here are a few more things you can try to fix the issue:
- Double-Check Screen Time Settings:
- Go to Settings > Screen Time > Downtime.
- Make sure that the Downtime is enabled for the correct times and that Always Allowed apps don’t include YouTube Kids.
- Remove YouTube Kids from “Always Allowed”:
- In Screen Time, go to Always Allowed.
- Ensure that YouTube Kids isn’t listed here. If it is, remove it from the list.
- Check App Limits:
- In Screen Time, go to App Limits and check if YouTube Kids has a time limit set that might be conflicting with Downtime.
- Check for Updates:
- Make sure the iPad’s iOS and the YouTube Kids app are both updated to the latest versions.
- Restart Screen Time Settings:
- Sometimes a full reset of Screen Time settings can help. You can go to Settings > Screen Time, scroll down and tap Turn Off Screen Time, then set it back up again. Be aware that this will reset all your custom settings, so make sure to reconfigure Downtime and other settings afterward.
- Check for Other Profiles or Device Management:
- If there’s any other management software installed on the iPad, like a parental control app or school-issued profiles, they might be overriding your Screen Time settings. Check under Settings > General > Device Management and remove any profiles if applicable.
- Test in Safe Mode:
- Try enabling Downtime with no apps installed other than the necessary ones. This can help you rule out if another app or configuration is interfering.
Hopefully, one of these steps will solve the issue.It sounds like the issue might be with how Screen Time or Downtime is set up on your iPad. Since you’ve already tried some steps like reinstalling the app and restarting the device, here are a few more things you can try to fix the issue:
- Double-Check Screen Time Settings:
- Go to Settings > Screen Time > Downtime.
- Make sure that the Downtime is enabled for the correct times and that Always Allowed apps don’t include YouTube Kids.
- Remove YouTube Kids from “Always Allowed”:
- In Screen Time, go to Always Allowed.
- Ensure that YouTube Kids isn’t listed here. If it is, remove it from the list.
- Check App Limits:
- In Screen Time, go to App Limits and check if YouTube Kids has a time limit set that might be conflicting with Downtime.
- Check for Updates:
- Make sure the iPad’s iOS and the YouTube Kids app are both updated to the latest versions.
- Restart Screen Time Settings:
- Sometimes a full reset of Screen Time settings can help. You can go to Settings > Screen Time, scroll down and tap Turn Off Screen Time, then set it back up again. Be aware that this will reset all your custom settings, so make sure to reconfigure Downtime and other settings afterward.
- Check for Other Profiles or Device Management:
- If there’s any other management software installed on the iPad, like a parental control app or school-issued profiles, they might be overriding your Screen Time settings. Check under Settings > General > Device Management and remove any profiles if applicable.
- Test in Safe Mode:
- Try enabling Downtime with no apps installed other than the necessary ones. This can help you rule out if another app or configuration is interfering.
Hopefully, one of these steps will solve the issue.
