#70 Apple Screen Time Control Feature in iOS 12 - SmartSocial.com Podcast with Josh Ochs

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What is Apple Screen Time?

Screen Time is a new feature for Apple’s iOS 12 that allows users to set screen time limits and see reports of how the device has been used. The feature can be configured by parents and used across devices with the same Apple ID. The Apple Screen Time feature can be found in the settings of iPhones and iPads. At the end of the week, users receive a report of their device usage from the past week.

If your family shares an iPad or iPhone, Screen Time doesn’t have the ability to track multiple users per device. Whichever Apple ID is associated with the device will dictate the Apple Screen Time settings. Parents can access Screen Time remotely on their own devices.

Apple Marketing Says:

Screen Time — a new feature of iOS 12 — lets you know how much time you and your kids spend on apps, websites, and more. This way, you can make more informed decisions about how you use your devices, and set limits if you’d like to.

What data is included in the Screen Time reports?

Users can select today or the past 7 days and review:

How much time the device has been in use
The number of notifications received
How much time the device has been in use
The most used app (and how long it was used for)
How many times the device has been picked up