What is Screen Time?

Screen Time on iPhone is a function that allows you to check how much time you spend browsing applications and websites.

It is also convenient for children who are using iPhone devices because it is possible to limit the usage time of children's iPhone devices and the use of apps that are not subject to age.

Terminal usage can be shared

If you turn on sharing between devices, you'll be able to see the total time for all devices signed in to iCloud in screen time .

Since you can set the screen time of the family, you can check the usage status of your child's smartphone and limit the functions . This is a feature that we would like you to use if you are worried that your child has a smartphone but is overusing it.

How to use and set screen time

First, launch the Settings app, open "Screen Time" and tap "Turn on Screen Time". A brief explanation of screen time will be displayed, so tap "Continue" when you have finished reading.

Next you will be asked if it is for you or your child, so tap "This is your iPhone". This will turn on screen time.

Check usage status

Let's check the usage status.

When you open the screen time, a bar graph showing the time spent using the iPhone and the time spent by category is displayed in the top column. You can also check the details by tapping the device name (or the "Check all activities" part).

On the details screen, "Today" and "Last 7 days" are displayed, and you can check each report.

You can see the hourly report in the screen time item at the top. Below that, in the "Frequently Used" section, you can check the usage time for each used app or category.

You can switch between them by tapping "Show categories" or "Show apps and websites" next to "Frequently used".

Limit by app category

Screen time allows you to limit the amount of time you can use the app by deciding the hours and days of the week you can use it. You can set the usage limit from "Screen time report screen" or "App usage limit".

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If you want to limit from the screen time report, start the "Settings" app and tap "Screen time" → "Device name" (or "Check all activities"). From "Frequently Used", tap the app you want to restrict, then tap "Add Restriction". If you set the time and day of the week on the next screen, the setting is completed.

To limit from "App usage time limit", tap "Screen time"-> "App usage time limit"-> "Add limit" from "Settings".

A list of app categories will be displayed, so select the app you want to limit from each category, tap "Next", set the usage time, and "Add". You can also set the time for each day of the week.

Please note that each limit is reset at midnight every day.

Set the pause time

If you set a pause time, you can only use apps that you allow. This is a convenient function when you have an application such as SNS that you want to use at a fixed time.

To set the pause time, tap "Screen time" from "Settings" and turn on "Pause time". Set the start and end times, set the time limit, and you're done.

If you enable "Block during pauses", you will need to enter your passcode when you want to use it during the time limit.

Content privacy restrictions

"Content and privacy restrictions" is a function that allows parents to set the device so that children do not view inappropriate content when they are users. For example, you can purchase apps and content, and limit location information.

From Settings, tap Screen Time> Content and Privacy Restrictions, then turn on Content and Privacy Restrictions.

To restrict adult websites, tap Content Restriction → Web Content → Restrict Adult Websites. To set the age limit for the app, tap "Content limit" and "App" and set the allowed age.

Sharing between devices

If you want to share between devices, tap Settings> Screen Time and turn on Share between devices.

When sharing between devices is turned on, the name of the device displayed on the screen time screen becomes "All devices", and you can switch devices by tapping "Devices" on the upper right.

When using for children!Set family screen time

Screen Time allows you to check and set your child's screen time reports from your device.

From Settings, tap Screen Time → Set Family Screen Time → Add Child, and sign in with your Apple ID to set it up.

If you don't have an Apple ID, tap "Set Family Screen Time" → "Create a Child Account" and enter your birthday, name, email address, password, secret question and answer, etc. You can create an account.

What happens if the function is restricted? How to unlock?

By setting the screen time, you can limit the application and usage time. But there are times when you really want to use it. What steps should I take in such a case?

The app becomes unusable

An app that has been paused or has an app usage time limit will be darker than usual and will have an hourglass mark next to the app.

Even if I tap these apps, the message "The time limit of XX has been exceeded." Is displayed.

How to remove the restriction

If you really want to use it, tap "Ignore restrictions" and set "Re-notify after 15 minutes" or "Ignore restrictions today" to use the app.

If you have enabled the "Block at end of use" or "Block during pause" settings, tap "Enter screen time passcode" from "Ask for permission to extend time" and then tap the 4-digit code. Let's enter. Then you will be asked for the time to allow it, and you can cancel it by selecting it.

One thing to keep in mind is that restricted apps will not receive any notifications . For example, even if a friend sends a notification using a message app such as LINE, the notification will not be displayed if there are restrictions.

How to turn off screen time

To turn off screen time, from Settings, tap Screen time, then tap Turn off screen time. You can now turn off the screen time setting.

You can turn off screen time at any time, but be aware that turning it off will remove all reports such as screen time settings and usage time. Conversely, if you want to erase all the data, you can turn off the screen time.

As a guide for how long you use your smartphone

Screen time is a convenient function that allows you to display the usage time of your iPhone for each app or category.

You can see at a glance which app you are spending time on, and you can limit each app or category to prevent overuse.

Screen time is also effective for limiting children's smartphone usage time and content. Make good use of the screen time function to prevent overuse of your smartphone.