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Use Screen Time

Using Screen Time you can get an overview of how much you use your tablet and set time limits on the use of selected apps. To use the function, you need to turn on Screen Time.

List view

Find "Screen Time"

Tap Settings.

Tap Screen Time.

See Screen Time usage

Tap the time below "SCREEN TIME" to see your daily use.

Tap Last 7 Days to see your use for the past week.

Tap arrow left.

Turn total Screen Time on or off

Tap the indicator next to "Share Across Devices" and follow the instructions on the screen to turn total Screen Time across all of your devices on or off.

If you turn on the function, you can see Screen Time for all of your devices.

Select family Screen Time settings

Tap Set Up Screen Time for Family and follow the instructions on the screen to select family Screen Time settings.

When using family Screen Time, you can follow your children's Screen Time use and limit the use of certain apps.

Add extra Screen Time

Tap Ignore Limit.

You will be notified if you've used all your assigned Screen Time. You can then choose to assign more Screen Time.

Tap the required setting.

You will be notified if you've used all your assigned Screen Time. You can then choose to assign more Screen Time.

Turn off Screen Time

Tap Turn Off Screen Time.

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.