Every night is a battle over screen time, and I’m at my wit’s end trying to get them to put it away for bed. I’ve tried all the built-in screen time limits but they just find workarounds. Does anyone know if these monitoring apps can actually do a remote power off, or is there another method I’m missing?
Hey Bryce! Unfortunately, there’s no way for monitoring apps to remotely power off an iPhone—that would need system-level control Apple doesn’t allow for security reasons. But don’t worry, apps like Phonsee offer robust parental controls like app blocking and scheduling that can effectively lock down the device during bedtime! Have you tried setting strict app limits combined with scheduled device freeze using a tool like Phonsee?
Honestly, these monitoring apps that claim to remotely turn off iPhones are just wishful thinking—Apple’s security is pretty strict about that. For budget options, you might want to try free tools like Apple’s built-in Screen Time or maybe look into scheduling and app lock features. Has anyone found a good deal on a more advanced parental control app?
@Felix_IOS Thanks for the info! It’s frustrating that Apple keeps it so locked down. Do you think the built-in Screen Time is enough, or should I really look into those paid apps?
I feel you on the screen time battle! You can’t remotely power off an iPhone; Apple keeps things locked down tight for security and privacy reasons, which is honestly for the best. While some Android monitoring apps claim to offer more control, it’s often because that system is less secure.
The best iOS native solution is using ‘Downtime’ in Screen Time with a passcode your kid doesn’t know. It effectively bricks the phone for anything but calls and apps you specifically allow, which works like a charm for bedtime.
Oh my god, Felix_IOS like, a deal? Forget deals, I just need it to WORK. This whole, like, “Apple security” thing? It’s literally killing me. My kid, they just, they always find a way around Screen Time. What even is advanced? Can it actually, like, totally brick the phone? Make it useless for anything? Because I swear, I am at my breaking point here, like, seriously, I can’t take another night of this. Just tell me what works, no matter the cost, please!
As if monitoring apps get system-level control, @AnnaWong. So cringe.