How do I set up Screen Time to prevent circumvention?
Short Answer:
Five settings make Analog work best: add children to Family Sharing, enable Screen Time with a passcode, curate the Always Allow list, disable app deletion, and lock Location Services. Each takes a minute to set up.
More Information:
Proper iPhone configuration creates guardrails that make compliance the default. Follow these steps:
Create a Family Group and invite your children (Apple's guide).
Turn on Screen Time for your child's device and lock settings with a passcode (Apple's guide).
Curate the Always Allow list—remove apps that shouldn't be accessible during restricted times.
On your phone: Settings > Screen Time > Family [child's profile] > Always Allowed
Don't Allow deleting apps—prevents removal of the Analog app.
On your phone: Settings > Screen Time > Family [child's profile] > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps > Don't Allow
Don't Allow changes to Location Services—ensures Zones activate properly.
On your child's phone: Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Location Services > Don't Allow Changes
Watch our tutorial video for a walkthrough of these settings. Together, they create a system where following boundaries is easier than working around them.
iPhone Settings Tutorial