You can set a daily screen time limit for each of your kids right inside the app, and there are two ways in — the timer in the Kids Area, or the Screen Time option in the Parents Area. Both take under a minute, and you can change or remove a limit whenever you like. Screen time limits come with Lingokids Plus.
How Do I Set a Screen Time Limit?
From the Kids Area
- Open the Menu in the Lingokids app.
- Tap the Timer icon.
- Pass through the Parental Gate.
- Set the daily limit for your kids.
- Tap Save.
From the Parents Area
- Go to the Profile section in the Lingokids app.
- Choose the profile you'd like to set a limit for.
- Tap Screen Time.
- Set the daily limit.
- Choose which activities you'd like the limit to cover.
- Tap Save.
You can limit individual activity types — theatre, lessons, or Play Together. Games stay available whatever limit you set.
How Do I Remove a Screen Time Limit?
From the Kids Area
- Open the Menu in the Lingokids app.
- Tap the Timer icon.
- Pass through the Parental Gate.
- Tap Remove all time limits.
From the Parents Area
- Go to the Profile section in the Lingokids app.
- Choose the profile.
- Tap Screen Time.
- Tap Remove all time limits.
Can I Use My Device's Own Parental Controls Instead?
Absolutely, and plenty of families use both together.
- iPhone and iPad — set up Screen Time controls in your device settings
- Android — use Digital Wellbeing in your device settings
What Else Helps Keep Screen Time Varied?
- Fresh content — new activities are featured regularly, so there's always something your kids haven't tried
- Shuffle — your kids can tap the blue shuffle button at the end of the activity list for something new
- Achievement cards — monthly cards to celebrate how far they've come, together
- Recommended activities — what your kids see adapts to what they need next
How Much Screen Time Is Right for My Kids?
There's no single right answer, and we don't think there should be. For how we think about it and what's worth weighing up, see the Lingokids approach to screen time.
Need Help?
Got questions? Contact our support team. We're here for every step of your family's journey.