How to use Screen Time on macOS?

With macOS Catalina, screen time is now available on the Mac for the first time. The tool was launched on iPhone and iPad in 2018 and records the time users spend in various applications from social networks to games.

Moreover, it also contains blocking features to limit usage. There are also parental controls, such as the ability to place limits on communication, particularly from specific contacts. The feature has been designed to improve our digital wellness and get us away from our screens every once in a while.

How to turn on Screen Time on macOS

Screen Time is located in System Preferences in macOS Catalina. To get started:

1. Click Screen Time in System Preferences.
2. Select the Options button at the bottom left.
3. Click the Turn On button at the top right.

How to turn off Screen Time on macOS

To stop using Screen Time on Mac:

1. Click Screen Time in System Preferences.
2. Select the Options button at the bottom left.
3. Click the Turn Off button at the top right.