FAQ

Can ScreenCoach Reward Specific App Use, Like Educational Apps?
ScreenCoach can encourage your child to use specific apps, including educational apps, with some limitations.  Here's a breakdown of current features ...
Thu, 20 Jun, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Cleaning up duplicate or similar device names.
If you see the same device listed more than once, you may have a duplicated device record. This can happen if you delete the app & reinstall it and do ...
Tue, 10 Dec, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Desktop: Mac & Windows Settings
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. ...
Thu, 19 Dec, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Device Preferences - how to manage devices
Each device that has ScreenCoach installed on it will have a device record in the ScreenCoach System. Each device has its own preferences which allow...
Tue, 14 Nov, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Enabling location services on iPhones and iPads
ScreenCoach needs to run all the time to be able to track and manage the time of devices. On iPhones & iPads, this is done by tracking the device...
Thu, 20 Jun, 2024 at 7:05 PM
How can I adjust the minutes per token for each child?
By default, tokens are set to provide 5 minutes of screen time. To customize this: Tap on a child's card in your parent dashboard Tap on the &q...
Wed, 18 Dec, 2024 at 8:08 PM
How can my kids earn more screen time?
Once the child’s screen time is up, they need to complete an activity set by their parents or themselves. Otherwise, wait until tomorrow to use their base t...
Mon, 9 Dec, 2024 at 10:05 PM
How do activities & repeating activities work?
Once you create an activity, it then needs to be approved depending upon if it is a trusted child or a non-trusted child. Any activity you create is a o...
Mon, 16 Dec, 2024 at 10:23 PM
How do gems and tokens work?
Each activity has a set amount of rewards that you can alter at any time.  When a child completes an activity and has the activity approved by a parent,...
Sat, 5 Aug, 2023 at 3:58 PM
How do I decide how many Gems and Tokens to give per activity?
We have made our own suggestions as to how many Gems and Tokens are awarded per activity. However, you can customize these depending on your needs. If you w...
Fri, 30 Dec, 2022 at 5:53 PM