How to Set Screen Time Limits on Xiaomi Phone Using Digital Wellbeing
Digital Wellbeing is a built-in Android tool that tracks usage and lets you set time limits for individual apps — no third-party app needed.
Access Digital Wellbeing
- Settings → Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls.
- The dashboard shows today's screen time, most-used apps, and notifications received.
Set a Daily App Timer
- In Digital Wellbeing → tap Dashboard.
- You see a pie chart and list of apps with their daily usage.
- Tap any app → tap the hourglass icon next to it → set a timer (e.g., 1 hour).
- When the timer runs out, the app's icon grays out and shows a lock.
- The app resets to usable again at midnight.
Set Bedtime Mode / Wind Down
Automatically restrict phone use at night:
1. Digital Wellbeing → Bedtime mode.
2. Set start time (e.g., 9:00 PM) and end time (e.g., 7:00 AM).
3. During bedtime: screen turns grayscale + Do Not Disturb activates.
4. Optional: Block all apps during bedtime (most strict).
Set Focus Mode (Study / Work Time)
- Digital Wellbeing → Focus mode.
- Select apps to pause (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, games).
- Tap Turn on now or schedule it (e.g., 3 PM–5 PM weekdays).
- Paused apps cannot be opened until Focus mode ends or is manually turned off.
Prevent Kids from Overriding Limits
Kids can get around app timers by:
- Going to Digital Wellbeing and deleting timers.
- Uninstalling Digital Wellbeing.
To prevent this:
1. Settings → Apps → Digital Wellbeing → enable "Pause app timers" restriction (some builds).
2. Use Google Family Link instead — parents control limits remotely, and children cannot change them.
Weekly Usage Reports
- Digital Wellbeing → Manage your data.
- View weekly screen time by category (social, games, productivity).
- Use this to have an informed conversation with kids about usage habits.
Daily Screen Time Reference
| Age Group | Recommended Daily Screen Time |
|---|---|
| Under 2 years | 0 (except video calls) |
| 2–5 years | 1 hour maximum |
| 6–12 years | 1.5–2 hours |
| Teenagers | 2–3 hours (non-educational) |
Based on World Health Organization guidelines.
Pro Tips
- On HyperOS, there may be a separate Kids Timer under Special Features — check both locations.
- App timers reset daily at midnight — if your child stays up past midnight, the timer resets automatically.
- Educational apps like Google Classroom or Khan Academy can be excluded from Focus mode restrictions.
