Setting Up Modes

How to Set Up Modes

Step 1: Open Your Child’s Profile in the Young Minds Parent App

• In the Parent App, tap on your child’s profile.
  
• Select “Manage Child’s Modes”, then tap “Add Mode”.
  

Step 2: Add or Select a Mode

• Tap “+ Add a Mode” to create a new one, or select an existing mode to edit.
  Here are the preset options:
  
• 📘 Study Mode – only allows educational apps.
  
• 🌙 Wind Down Mode – allows music and relaxation apps; blocks web browsing.
  
• 🛌 Bedtime Mode – blocks all apps and websites.
• ✏️ Custom Mode – fully configurable for your needs.

Note: you can modify settings of all modes according to your needs the similar to Custom modes described below.

Step 3: Customise the Mode

1. Toggle & Name
   
   • Use the switch to enable or disable the mode.
     
   • For Custom Modes, tap the ✏️ icon to rename it.
     
2. Add Time Slots
   
   • Tap “Add Slot” to set the start time, end time, and days of the week the mode applies.
     
   • Example: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday–Friday.
     
3. Manage App Access
   
   • Select which apps are available during the mode.
     
   • Apps are grouped by category, or you can search by name.
     
   • Tick the ones you want to allow, then tap “Save”.

Tip: Please ensure you allow Browser Apps if you want a child to be able to browse the internet.

4. Manage Web Access - Choose how websites are filtered during this mode:
   
   • Default Filtering – general safe browsing.
     
   • Block All Except… – only allow specific websites URLs.
     
   • Category Filtering – allow only selected categories, like Educational or Entertaiment.
     

Tip: You can also add specific websites to allow or block during this time.

Step 4: Modify or Remove a Mode

• To edit a mode, tap the arrow icon next to it.
  
• You can change time slots, rename it, adjust apps/websites, or delete the mode.

Why Use Modes?

Modes are your day-to-day tools for helping your child stay focused, rested, or relaxed - without needing to micromanage their device use. Start with a simple setup, then adapt as your family’s routine evolves.