It also outlines how to set app timers, Sleep mode, and parental controls.
The functionality is available through the prefs app.
TapDigital Wellbeing and parental controls.
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Tap thethree-dotmenu on the top right and then chooseSettings, orManage your dataon some phones.
TapUsage data access>configs>Allow permission.
On some devices, you’ll need to instead toggle onDaily gear usage.
Your smartphone will now log app usage, notifications, and machine unlocks.
you’ve got the option to also access Digital Wellbeing via an app shortcut.
Look for the toggle in the options calledShow Digital Wellbeing on Apps screenorShow icon in the app list.
Go toSettings>Digital Wellbeing and parental controls.
Swipe down to theApp timerssection and then tap one of theSet timerbuttons.
If an app timer is already configured, just tap whatever you see in this section to edit it.
Search or swipe through the list and select each app for which you want to set up a timer.
That way, you’re not encouraged to increase screen time by scrolling through apps or playing games.
Go toSettings>Digital Wellbeing & parental controls>Bedtime mode.
If you scroll down this page, you could edit configs related to the alarm and background.
TapDo not disturbif you want to mute calls, notifications, and other alerts while in Sleep mode.
Pick one or more (or none) of the display parameters and then tapDone.
Set Up Parental Controls On Your Phone
Parental controls are available through the Digital Wellbeing tweaks.
Go toSettings>Digital wellbeing and parental controls>Parental controls.
TapLet’s do thison the next screen.
Tap the child’s account and then selectSupervise account.
Enter the child’s Google account password, and then tapNextto finish up.
Your data will reset within 24 hours.
If you turn usage access back on, it’ll show your last 10 days of screen time.
Most devices running Android 12 and up have the clock on by default.
On Samsung devices, go toSettings>Lock screen>Clock styleto set up a lock screen clock.
To check screen time on an iPhone, tapSettings>Screen Time.
you’re free to see your daily average and other statistics.
TapSee All App & Website Activityto show screen time by app and look at past weeks' usage.
To set limits on your iPhone screen time, go toSettings>Screen Time.
TapDowntimeto schedule a timeframe when only apps you choose and phone calls will be available.
TapApp Limitsto set time limits for individual apps.
TapCommunication Limitsto limit who you communicate with.
Todelete screen time data on an iPhone, go toSettings>Screen Time.
Scroll down and tapTurn Off App & Website Activity.
Tap it again to confirm.
