Change Communication Safety preferences in Screen Time on Mac
Use Screen Time Communication Safety preferences to turn detection of nude photos in the Messages app on or off (macOS Monterey 12.1 or later, iOS 15.2 or later, or iPadOS 15.2 or later; not available in all countries or regions). For more information, see the Apple Support article About communication safety in Messages.
To change these preferences on your Mac, choose Apple menu 
, choose a child, then click Communication Safety in the sidebar.
Note: The Communication Safety pane is only available if the child is part of a Family Sharing group.
Option | Description | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Check for Sensitive Photos | Show a warning to a child when they send or receive photos in the Messages app that contain nudity. | ||||||||||
View Child Safety Resources | View resources you can use to facilitate conversations with your child about digital safety. | ||||||||||
Improve Communication Safety | Send analytics and usage data to Apple to improve communication safety. | ||||||||||
Learn More | View additional information about communication safety in the Messages app. | ||||||||||