Daily routines make things run smoothly. From setting aside time for family meals, to having dedicated homework hours, they help to keep your children happy and healthy. We’re therefore excited to announce that Qustodio is now even better at supporting your daily schedules with the brand new feature: Routines. Read on for the full details.
About routines
Routines enable you to set different rules and limits throughout the day to suit your children’s activities. You can set regular screen-free times, block certain apps during school hours, and allow dedicated time for games – all scheduled in advance so you don’t have to constantly change your setup. Whether you just want to create one routine or to plan your family’s whole week, routines are here to suit you.
How it works
The quickest way to get started with routines is to use one of our readymade presets. There are four available for you: Bedtime, Study, Focus, and Entertainment. Each of these presets includes recommended rules and schedules that you just need to activate.
To do so, head to the rules page on your Parents App and go to Routines. Select Add routine, choose the preset you want, confirm the schedule, and that’s it!
If you want to fully customize your setup, then choose Custom instead of one of the presets. You’l then be taken through the steps needed to create your own routine from scratch, choosing which apps and websites your child can access, and when.
Adapt as you need
Routines enable you to create a weekly schedule so you don’t have to update your rules throughout the day. However, we know that plans can change. If your kids have a day off school or finish their homework early, you can switch to another routine at the touch of a button without affecting your normal schedule – all from your child’s dashboard.
We hope that this new feature makes it easier for you to protect your children online in exactly the way you want.
Want to know more? Head to the help center to find more information on setting up and using routines.
