How to Set App Limits on Android

Manage your screen time with app limits on Android. Use Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls to track usage and set timers for specific apps.

By Abhishek Chandel 21 Jul 2023 in Mobile

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Do you ever feel like you’re glued to your phone? Like, you’re just scrolling through Instagram or Twitter and before you know it, hours have gone by? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But don’t worry, there’s a way to help keep your screen time in check. It’s called setting app limits on your Android device.

So, by setting app limits, you can actually control how much time you spend on certain apps and be more aware of how you’re using your phone. In this blog post, we’re going to show you exactly How to Set App Limits on Android.

What is Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls

Your Android device has some handy features to help manage your screen time and limit app usage. You can access them in the Settings app.

Go into Settings and select "Digital Wellbeing & parental controls." This gives you options like viewing your screen time report, setting timers for specific apps, and turning on parental controls.

Chances are very high that if you recently bought a brand new Android smartphone, the app was already installed on it from the factory. If for some reason the app is not on your phone, you can easily download it from the Google Play Store.

Digital Wellbeing tracks things like:

How many times you've unlocked your phone
How long you spend in different apps
How many notifications you receive each day

You can review this information to make better choices about reducing your screen time and phone use. The insight can help you identify which apps might be sucking up too much of your time.

How to Set App Limits on Android

1. Open your phone's Settings app. Search for “Digital Wellbeing ” and tap it.

2. Here tap on the "App timers" option.

3. Select the app you want to set a time limit for. Then tap the "Set Timer" option.

4. In the popup, choose how much time you want to allow yourself. Here you can also select the specific day you want to set for. And after that tap on Done.

5. Now you can see that the time limit gets set up for that particular app under the "App timers" section.

6. Open the "App timers" section & tap on the "+" button at the top right corner & repeat the previous process If you want to add a time limit for more apps.

The next day, the timer resets and the app unlocks again. You can increase or remove the timer anytime from the Digital Wellbeing settings.

Conclusion

Setting app limits on your Android device is a great way to manage your screen time and be more mindful of how you’re using your phone. With the Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls features, you can easily track your phone usage and set timers for specific apps. Remember, it’s all about finding balance and using technology in a way that enhances, rather than detracts from your life.

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