Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone's Screen Time

Spending too much time on your iPhone reading through social media or exploring the web? It's time to take a step back and assess how much time you've squandered on such insignificant activities. Screen Time is a feature on iPhones that allows you to track how much time you spend on your phone and manage the apps you use the most. We've produced a list of the top 12 iPhone Screen Time tips. Let's have a look at them.

1. On your iPhone, set up Screen Time.

Before you begin, you must first enable this option in your phone's settings. The measures to take are outlined below.

Open the Settings app, scroll down to Screen Time, press Turn On Screen Time, continue, and select This is a picture of my iPhone.

Screen Time is now enabled, and it will track your activity across all of your iPhone's apps and services.

2. Use a passcode to secure your screen time settings.

Set up a passcode to keep prying eyes out of your Screen Time settings.

Tap Use Screen Time Passcode in the Screen Time settings. You'll be prompted for the passcode twice. If prompted, confirm your Apple ID and password.

Your device will ask for the password every time you change Screen Time settings, such as adding or removing limitations or adjusting settings.

3. Set a daily limit on the number of apps and app categories you can use.

You can establish a daily restriction for the apps you use the most in two ways. Using either a category or an app. If you find that social networking sites consume the majority of your screen time, you can establish a time limit for all social apps.

Go to App Limits > Add Limit under Screen Time settings, and if prompted, input the Screen Time Passcode. To establish a time restriction, check the box next to a category and tap Next in the top right corner. Finally, press the Add button.

Select a category and tick the box next to a specific app if you wish to set a limit for that app. To specify a time limit, press Next, then after you're finished, hit Add.

It's also possible to adjust screen time according to the day of the week. By turning on the Block at End of Restriction toggle, you can also block an app after the time limit expires.

4. Establish a daily limit for some websites.

When using your iPhone to browse the internet, you most certainly visit certain websites more frequently than others. Screen Time allows you to set a time restriction for how much time you spend on certain websites. Learn how to ban such sites as well.

Open Screen Time > App Limits > Add Limit > Websites > pick Add Website > write or paste the website address > Next > set time > Add.

The website limit applies to all browsers, regardless of which one you use to visit the internet.

5. Customize and enable downtime

Downtime is a function that allows you to take a break from your computer.

To enable it, go to Settings > Screen Time > Downtime > Turn On Downtime Until Tomorrow.

You can also set the function to run at certain times and on certain days.

Toggle on Scheduled under the same Downtime settings, set the time and hours, and customise it as needed. Block all apps and activity on your device during downtime by turning on the Block at Downtime setting.

By default, while Downtime is enabled, you can only use system apps and make phone calls. Follow these instructions if you want to use third-party apps as well.

To allow more apps, go to Screen Time settings > Always Allowed > touch the + symbol next to an app.

6. Configure iPhone App Communication Limits

When Screen Time is turned on, only the individuals you want can communicate with you. Limits on communication can be set for iPhone apps including Phone, Messages, and FaceTime.

Choose who can contact you during screen time in the Screen Time settings > Communication Limits > During Screen Time.

Downtime has its own set of restrictions.

Select contacts you want to speak with in Communication Limits > During Downtime.

7. When the app's time limit expires, ask for more time.

Even if the time limit on an app has been reached, you can still use it by requesting more time. When you have a pressing task to complete at the last minute, but your app's time limit has run out, this feature comes in handy.

Tap the app with the time limit exceeded on the Home Screen > tap Ignore Limit at the bottom of the screen > enter the Screen Time passcode if prompted > choose from the alternatives to extend the time limit.

If the app has been blocked after the time limit has expired, press Ask for More Limit at the bottom of the screen > enter the Screen Time passcode > select from the alternatives.

8. Turn on the Content and Privacy Restrictions feature.

You may also utilise Screen Time to manage your iPhone's content and privacy settings. You must configure this feature if you want to prevent some content from being played during Screen Time.

Toggle on Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time settings > Content & Privacy Restrictions.

Additional customization options include adding new apps, making in-app purchases, and removing apps. You can also limit access to certain types of content, such as music, movies, TV series, books, and web content.

9. Set up and Manage Your Child's iPhone's Screen Time

There are two ways to establish Screen Time on your child's iPhone. The most effective method is for them to enable this option on their iPhone.

Go to Settings > Screen Time > Turn on Screen Time > Continue > on your child's iPhone. This is the iPhone of My Child.

You'll also be prompted to define Downtime hours, add app limits, and create a passcode. To learn how to perform those, look over the suggestions above.

If you use Apple's Family Sharing programme, you can set Screen Time on their device from your own iPhone. Make sure Family Sharing is turned on on your iPhone before proceeding. Then take the following actions.

Go to the Settings app, tap your name at the top of the screen, select Family Sharing, tap Screen Time, and then hit Create an Account for a Child, following the prompts.

10. Spread Screen Time Across a Variety of Devices

Screen Time allows you to share data between your iOS or iPadOS devices, even if you have numerous of them. To merge data from many sources,

Switch on Share Across Devices in the Screen Time settings.

All of your devices that are connected to the same iCloud account will see the same screen time data.

11. Add a Home Screen Widget for a Quick Overview of Screen Time

Tap the plus sign in the top right corner > scroll down and tap Screen Time > pick the widget type > Add Widget. Press and hold anywhere on the Home Screen > touch the plus sign in the top right corner > scroll down and tap Screen Time > select the widget type > Add Widget.

Your Home Screen will indicate daily Screen Time as well as commonly used apps, depending on the type of widget you've chosen.

12. Keep track of your screen time on a daily and weekly basis.

In addition to the Home Screen widget, the Settings app provides a thorough overview of your Screen Time data. It displays a weekly and daily analysis of total Screen Time, including the most-used apps, app picks, and even daily notifications. To do so, go to the Screen Time settings and select See All Activity from the drop-down menu.

Once a week, you'll receive a Screen Time report via push notification. Ensure that push notifications are turned on. Allow Notification is enabled in Settings > Notifications > Screen Time > Allow Notification.

Increase Productivity by Limiting Your Screen Time

We hope that this guidance will assist you in reducing your phone usage and increasing your productivity. To make the most of your screen time, keep track of your daily usage, limit apps, and define your personal Downtime choices.