FAQ

How do I install ScreenCoach?
ScreenCoach has software and an optional hardware component. After you’ve created your account, you install the App onto all the devices your kids use (and ...
Wed, 6 Nov, 2024 at 3:23 PM
How do I set up school time without using any of my child’s time allowance?
You can enable a school mode and set the time multiplier to "Free usage."  This ensures that any session they start will be multiplied by z...
Tue, 17 Dec, 2024 at 7:55 PM
How do I stop kids getting into a parent account
If kids know your PIN, they can use their devices any time (for free) or they can edit settings. So please set a hard PIN ! Note if they try to guess ...
Sat, 5 Aug, 2023 at 5:52 PM
How do you manage shared mobile devices when the screen locks in 2 mins of idle time ?
By default, when a user is logged into a device and walks away, and comes back to it when the screen wakes up it will assume the same user is using the same...
Sat, 5 Aug, 2023 at 6:16 PM
How does ScreenCoach work?
ScreenCoach takes the hard work out of managing your child’s screen time. It measures the time your child or children spend across their devices. Once their...
Sat, 25 Mar, 2023 at 3:56 PM
How many devices can I install ScreenCoach on?
With the Family Plan, you can install ScreenCoach on up to 15 devices around your home.  It works on most of the main devices you are likely to have in you...
Fri, 30 Dec, 2022 at 5:50 PM
How much is each Token and Gem actually worth?
Tokens translate into screen time and Gems translate into pocket money.  You can decide how many minutes of screen time a Token is worth. To make it eas...
Fri, 30 Dec, 2022 at 5:49 PM
How much screen time will my child get per activity?
That is completely up to you, and can be adjusted at any time. We recommend that you offer generous rewards for a behavior that you really want your child t...
Fri, 30 Dec, 2022 at 5:48 PM
How to add an extra User / Parent user
Parents can add an extra users in ScreenCoach.  A user can be one of 3 types: Child: A child will need to have every activity approved by the Parent. ...
Wed, 20 Mar, 2024 at 8:40 PM
How to always allow an app run on mobile devices
You may want to some Apps to be allowed to run when: The mode is not allowed to be used at that time of the day, eg after bed time The user has run ou...
Thu, 16 Nov, 2023 at 4:34 PM