App time limits let you control how much time your child spends on apps and sites each day. For example, setting a 30-minute limit for Instagram means your child loses access to Instagram after 30 minutes until the next day.
If you'd rather schedule when your child can use an app (like 6–7pm on weekdays), use routines instead.
Set up time limits
Tap your child's name on your dashboard.
Scroll down to Daily Limits.
Things to know:
Temporary overrides
Want to give your child extra time for a special occasion? Add a temporary override:
Tap your child's name on your dashboard.
Scroll down to Time Limits.
Tap the pencil icon to edit a limit.
Tap Override just for today.
All apps limit
When you set a limit for All apps, Bark counts all app usage toward the daily total. Once the limit is reached, all apps become inaccessible until 3:30am, except the Phone app.
Specific app limit vs. category limit
You can set a limit for a single app or for an entire category. For example, a 2-hour limit on the Gaming category means Minecraft, Roblox, and any other gaming app all count toward the same 2-hour total.
When a limit is reached, apps gray out and a message lets your child know:
Daily time limits vs. routines
Daily time limits cap how much time your child can spend on apps each day, regardless of when they use them.
Routines let you schedule specific windows of access, like no YouTube from 8am to 3pm on school days.
Use time limits when you want to cap total usage. Use routines when you want to control when apps are available.