In one sentence: Screen time is the amount of time spent using a phone, tablet, computer or TV.
Why it matters: Many phones have a tool that shows how long you use apps and lets you set limits or schedules. On an iPhone it is called Screen Time. Names and steps change between phones and software versions. How much time is right is a personal choice for each family. This is not medical advice.
One thing to do: Open your phone settings, find the screen time tool and look at how much you used your phone recently.
Related terms: parental controls, cyberbullying, privacy settings
Checked: 25 Oct 2026.
