TinyclockFeature · Bedtime
A bedtime lock for kids that feels like a routine, not a punishment.
Build a bedtime lock for kids with scheduled wind-downs, always-allowed essentials and gentle reminders, so devices stay out of the bedroom at night.
Bedtime routines
Designed for cooperation
Clear for parents. Fair for kids.
Choose when the phone goes quiet and when it wakes up. Alarms and calls to parents keep working, and a wind-down reminder gives your child time to finish up.
- Scheduled bedtime and wake-up times, different for school nights and weekends
- Wind-down reminder before the lock starts
- Alarm clock and calls to parents stay available
- Optional School time and Focus time schedules for the rest of the day
- One-off exceptions for sleepovers and holidays
How it works
- 01
Set the quiet hours
Pick a start and end time. Most families begin with a gentle hour and adjust.
- 02
Add a wind-down
A reminder 15 minutes before gives children time to finish a level or a chat.
- 03
Keep the essentials
Alarm and emergency calls always work, so the lock never feels unsafe.
Questions about bedtime routines
Will my child still be able to use the alarm?
Yes. The alarm clock and calls to parents stay available during bedtime.
Can I change bedtime for a sleepover?
Yes. Add a one-off exception from the parent app and the usual schedule resumes afterwards.
Is a bedtime lock the same as turning the phone off?
No. The phone stays on and reachable for essentials, but games, social media and video are paused until morning.
Read more
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