User level: Level 1 (101 points)I want to turn off screen time on my ipad. Everyone says that there is a button at the bottom to turn it off. But isn't showing for me. Why is this and how do I fix this?
Posted on Sep 21, 2026 12:18 AM
Sep 21, 2026 2:08 AM in response to DrYeet
Hi, If a parent or guardian has set up screen time for your account, It can only be turned off from their devices, and so it won’t be an option on your devices.
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Sep 21, 2026 1:58 AM in response to DrYeet
Screen Time in iPadOS 27 can be disabled for the different Screen Time features in the Settings app/Screen Time:
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copied from: Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPad - Apple Support
User level: Level 1 (101 points)Sep 21, 2026 7:09 PM in response to Community User
Well that was the case... I guess this is the answer... Thanks!
Sep 21, 2026 10:58 PM in response to DrYeet
No worries.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256361687