This episode explores the comprehensive Screen Time system in iOS, covering everything from basic usage tracking to advanced restrictions and parental controls. The hosts also tackle a unique automation challenge involving motorcycles and garage doors, while sharing their latest app and gadget discoveries.<ul> 
<li>Screen Time Overview - Introduction to iOS's built-in digital wellness system that tracks usage across all Apple devices and syncs settings when enabled</li> 
<li>Screen Distance Feature - New safety feature that alerts users when holding their iPhone or iPad too close to their face, helping prevent eye strain and myopia</li> 
<li>App and Website Activity - Detailed tracking system that provides weekly reports and insights about screen usage patterns across all connected devices</li> 
<li>Downtime Scheduling - Feature that restricts device access to only approved apps and phone calls during specified hours, perfect for sleep schedules</li> 
<li>App Limits - Granular controls allowing users to set daily time limits for specific apps or entire categories like games or social media</li> 
<li>Always Allowed Apps - Designated apps that remain accessible even during downtime, including emergency contacts and essential utilities</li> 
<li>Communication Controls - Settings that manage who can contact the user during screen time restrictions and downtime periods</li> 
<li>Communication Safety - Apple's new feature that automatically detects and warns about potentially inappropriate images before they're viewed</li> 
<li>Content and Privacy Restrictions - Comprehensive parental controls covering app installations, purchases, web content, and various iOS features</li></ul> 
Feedback<ul> 
<li>Motorcycle Garage Door Automation - Mike seeks help creating a shortcut to automatically open his garage door when arriving home on his motorcycle</li></ul> 
App Caps<ul> 
<li>DailyArt App - Mikah recommends an award-winning app that showcases a different piece of artwork each day with detailed historical context and artist information</li> 
<li>8BitDo Micro Controller - Rosemary features a tiny Bluetooth game controller that works with multiple devices and can be reprogrammed for various uses, including Procreate shortcuts</li></ul> 
Hosts: <a href="https://twit.tv/people/mikah-sargent">Mikah Sargent</a> and <a href="https://twit.tv/people/rosemary-orchard">Rosemary Orchard</a> 
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