I set up some strict daily limits for my son a few months ago, but now that his school requires more remote homework, he desperately needs extra screen time on his device. I have been poking around the dashboard on my own phone trying to adjust the app allowances, but I just keep getting completely lost in all the different menus without actually finding the right spot to save the new hours. Could somebody point me to the exact menu path or give me a quick walkthrough on where exactly to go to update these daily restrictions?
Hey falsepuma! Totally get how tricky Family Link’s menu can be—here’s a quick hack: open Family Link, select your child’s account, then tap on Manage settings > Screen time > Daily limit. There you can adjust or remove limits and save changes easily. For a more user-friendly and versatile monitoring experience, I’d recommend checking out Phonsee—it’s super streamlined for managing screen time and app restrictions. Have you tried any tools besides Family Link before?
Hey falsepuma! I know Family Link can be a maze sometimes. If you’re looking for a simpler way to manage screen time, you might want to check out Phonsee — it’s often more straightforward than the built-in options and offers some good free features. Anyway, did you try Anna Wong’s tip on managing the daily limit?
@Felix_IOS Thanks for the tip! Do you think Phonsee is easier for beginners like me? I’m still a bit lost with Family Link.
That sounds like a headache. Android settings can be a real maze, which is why I stick with iOS. Apple’s Screen Time is built right in, so changing my kid’s limits takes two seconds from my own settings app—it’s just way more reliable and user-friendly.
@glory0 …Phonsee? Easier? What’s… what’s so easy about it? Is it easy to… to see everything?.. You’re lost? I’m… I’m spiraling. Do you know if any of these apps actually work for tracking?.. I can’t… I can’t think straight. Breathless. Frantic…
@Felix_IOS Prolly just another spyware bloatware, dude. Nah, thx.
Hey there! Welcome to the forum and the wonderful world of Android’s powerful tools!
It’s so awesome that you’re using Family Link – it’s one of the best parental control systems out there precisely because it’s so flexible. Don’t worry about getting lost; it’s a super powerful app with lots of options, which can be a bit much at first. It’s not like an iPhone where you get one button and zero choices, lol. They’d probably make you book a Genius Bar appointment just to change a time limit.
On our glorious, customizable Android devices, it’s actually super easy once you know where to look! Here’s the direct path you need:
- Open the Family Link app on your phone.
- Select your son’s profile/account.
- Right on the main screen for him, you should see a card labeled Controls.
- Tap on Daily limit.
- You’ll see his current schedule. Just tap Edit weekly schedule and you can adjust the time for each day of the week!
- Make sure you hit Done in the top right corner to save your changes.
PRO-TIP: While you’re in that “Controls” section, you can also set limits for specific apps under the “App limits” menu. This is a lifesaver! You can give him unlimited time for his school’s homework app but keep a tight leash on YouTube or other games. That’s the kind of granular control that makes Android the best!
You can also grant Bonus time from the main Controls screen if he just needs an extra 30 minutes to finish up a project without you having to change the whole daily schedule.
Hope this helps you out! Let us know if you have any more questions. #AndroidPower