How to turn off screen time

After a long week of juggling work, family, and personal commitments, you finally sit down to enjoy a much-needed break. As you scroll through your phone, you’re inundated with reminders about your Screen Time limits. Frustrated, you wonder how to turn off this feature and escape the digital constraints for a while. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re not alone–many individuals seek balance in their screen usage without the nagging reminders of their device’s limitations.

To turn off Screen Time on an Apple device, go to Settings > Screen Time, and then select “Turn Off Screen Time.” For Android devices, open Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, and then tap on “Pause Digital Wellbeing” or “Disable.”

To provide a more detailed guide, let’s first look at how to turn off Screen Time on different devices. On an iPhone or iPad, start by opening the Settings app. Scroll down and tap on “Screen Time.” Once in the Screen Time menu, you will see the option to “Turn Off Screen Time.” Tap that option, and you’ll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode if you’ve set one. After entering the code, confirm your choice to turn off the feature entirely.

For Android users, the process may vary slightly depending on your device model. Generally, you can access your Digital Wellbeing settings by navigating to Settings, then looking for “Digital Wellbeing & parental controls.” In this section, you will see a button to pause or disable the Digital Wellbeing features. Tapping this will temporarily disable any usage limits you have set. If you wish to completely disable it, you may find the option within the same settings area that allows you to turn off the feature entirely.

By taking these steps, you can regain control over your screen time, allowing for a more balanced use of technology without the persistent notifications reminding you of your limits.