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fer1805ea
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Family settings screentime with Snapchat not working

I have been trying to setup the time limit on Snapchat on my teens iphone:

- I have it down to 20 mins,

-  I have it that it blocks at the end of the 20mins,

- In the social media category: Snapchat is selected,

- Social media limits is set to 20 mins

But somehow, they can override these limits and are having 3hrs plus of Snapchat daily.

They don’t know the screentime passcode as I change it weekly.

I can’t find any other settings to tweak.

Any suggestions on how to fix?


TIA



[Edited by Moderator]

Posted on Nov 2, 2026 2:31 PM

3 replies

SravanKrA
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)

Nov 3, 2026 4:51 AM in response to fer1805ea

Parental controls are typically configured through the parent's iPhone, with the child being a member of the family sharing group and possessing their own Apple ID.


There are two scenarios:

  1. Keep "Share Across Devices" On. This maintains consistent limits across all devices. It's simpler to manage but might not be ideal for situations like a school computer.
  2. Turn Off "Share Across Devices": (Do not use your iPhone) Set Up each device with Custom Limits For maximum control, you can configure each of your child's devices individually. This lets you set specific limits and features for each device based on your needs. Here's what to keep in mind:
    1. Unique Passcodes: Keep the passcodes for each device private. This ensures your child can't bypass the limitations you set.
    2. Individual Configuration: Each device will require separate setup and adjustments. Changes won't automatically sync between devices.
    3. Manual Updates: If you need to adjust screen time limits or settings, you'll need to make those changes on each device you want to modify.
    4. This approach offers more control but requires a bit more effort to manage.


fer1805ea Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Nov 9, 2026 2:54 PM in response to SravanKrA

Thanks, it was set up as Parent Control and individually to the child’s device.

Any suggestion on how I can fix the issue?

Thanks.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256387770