Quickly adjust your child’s Screen Time settings
You can quickly make changes to your child’s Screen Time settings, like pausing their device when you need their attention, allowing unlimited use for a special occasion like a plane ride or road trip.
Open your child’s settings:
On iPhone or iPad: Go to the Settings app, tap Family, then tap your child’s name.
On Mac: Go to System Settings, click Family, then click your child’s name.
Do any of the following:
Pause your child’s device: Tap or click
. Most apps and notifications are blocked until you turn it back on.
Allow unlimited use: Tap or click
. Your child gets full access, and time used doesn’t count toward their Time Allowance.
Change their schedule: Tap or click
to adjust their Screen Time Schedule.
What’s next?
You can also view how your child spends time on their device including their daily averages and most used apps. See Check your child’s Screen Time activity.