XBox Time Limits No Longer Work

Scott Virzi · Jul 8, 2022

I set up time limits on the XBox and it has worked for well over a year. All of a sudden the last month or two it no longer works. He can exceed the time limit and even if I click to lock the device it won't lock.

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Francia J.

Hi Scott, I hope you're doing great despite the issue you're experiencing. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

You will be needing to manage it again by turning it off and then turning it back on via https://account.microsoft.com/family or through the Family Settings App.

Smwutches

Destination: Arcade was only available for a limited time. It no longer works.

David Anning

Thanks for the reply. Pretty sure I had it set up correctly.

Danno74

Ahhh, didn't think of that. I'm assuming I can log out of my account on the xbox and then I would need to login everytime I wanted to use it? Which is nbd.

DrifterX22

Fix screen time limits not working
Applies to: Microsoft accountWindows 10

If you set up screen time but it isn't working as expected, here are a few things you can try:
Set up one schedule: With the latest update of Windows, you're able to set up one schedule that'll apply to all of your child's devices. This means if you give them five hours in a day, they'll have five hours between their Xbox
One and Windows 10 devices. Otherwise, time gets tracked separately, so one hour of screen time means one hour per device.
Update Windows: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates and install any available updates. Check
your child's device for an update
Restart your device: Select Start > Power > Restart.
Sign in: Make sure your child is signed in with their Microsoft account on their device. If they are, you can check to make sure their account is syncing up right. Select Start > Settings > Accounts and
follow the prompts to verify their account.
Keep it in the family group: Accounts outside of your Microsoft family aren’t subject to screen time limits that you set. To prevent kids from creating new accounts, on your Xbox
press the Xbox button, then select System > Settings > System > Signed-out
content restrictions. Create a guest key and turn off Let people download & make new accounts. From then on, you'll need a guest key to add new accounts.

Get more help with with family features and settings

XBox Time Limits No Longer Work