Whether it's a friend, partner or roommate, ask someone to check in with you, or even hold the screen time passcode. Just knowing someone else is watching can make mindless scrolling less appealing.

Apple's own satellite feature remains limited to iPhone 14 models and newer. Screen Time Passcode Notifications iOS 18.5 includes a useful change for the Screen Time parental feature.

Having your phone beside you increases the temptation for a midnight scroll before bed, or grabbing your phone to check ...

Managing Screen Time: Receive an alert if your child enters the Screen Time passcode so if they've guessed it, you'll know. This is part of iOS 26 and will be available this fall.