ScreenCoach blocks the child from using apps on mobile/tablet/laptop devices when not allowed to be used when it has settings and permissions enabled.
The ScreenCoach app needs to be running all the time to be able to track the time used, etc. (when the computer is awake).
You will receive notifications if there is an issue with ScreenCoach on the device or if it is offline for a while.
Auto-launch ScreenCoach on restart.
When you install ScreenCoach, it will set it up to launch on restart.
Auto restart setting
To add extra protection, ScreenCoach is set to relaunch itself in case it has crashed or if a clever child has somehow figured out how to quit the ScreenCoach app.
More settings to control the device:
ScreenCoach helps to manage devices in multiple ways. The below-provided features can be accessed as: a parent user
Go to "Settings" from the tab bar at the bottom of the screen.
Choose "Device List."
Select the device from the list.
Turn on the slider "Allow Screen Time Tracking"
There are more options, like:
- Auto logout: It can log out the user when the screen is locked or the device is unattended. To manage screen time effectively, enable Auto Logout by scrolling down in ScreenCoach and toggling "Allow Auto Logout" on, along with setting the logout delay time.
- Block user from device - ScreenCoach can block/unblock users from using a device. Blocked user cannot use this device. Only unblocked users will be able to use this device.
- Block mode from device: This advanced feature can be used if you don't want any modes to be used on the device; for example, a school device may never want to allow fun mode (for games).
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