How to use Roots
57 articles
- What is Roots?
- Getting set up to use Roots
- How do I get the most out of Roots?
- Which "Strictness" setting should I use?
- What is "Balance Score"?
- What is "Digital Dopamine"?
- Can I become an affiliate for Roots?
- How do I disable "Vacation days"?
- Can I block websites using Roots?
- How do I unblock apps?
- How can I change the Roots app icon?
- How do I customize my "Block Screen"?
- What are "App groups"?
- What are "Vacation days"? (formerly "Pauses")
- Does Roots have a dark mode?
- Is Roots available on Android?
- Does Roots offer a widget?
- Is there a way to block adult or porn websites?
- How do I stop disabling "Screen Time Access"?
- How do "Phone Pickups" work?
- What are "Streaks"? How do "Streaks" work?
- Is my data safe? How is it handled?
- What are "Scroll replacements"?
- What are "Daily goals"?
- What are the different ways to block apps?
- What is "Lock editing"?
- What is "App uninstall protection"?
- How do I make my iPhone a "Dumb Phone" using Roots?
- How do I automatically turn on grayscale at sunset on my iPhone?
- Can I temporarily pause my blocking for a specific period (e.g., an hour or a few days)?
- Can I prevent bypassing "Monk Mode" by disabling "Screen Time" access for Roots?
- Can I select multiple "App groups"?
- Can I split an app's time limit into different periods of the day?
- Can I allow only a few apps and block everything else?
- Can I sign in to Roots with Google or other accounts?
- Can I use Roots on other iOS devices like my MacBook or iPad?
- Can I use Roots to limit my child's screen time?
- How can I change my email address on Roots?
- How can I sync Roots with Apple's "Focus Filters"?
- How do I delete an "App block"?
- Is there a way to select more than 50 apps for blocking?
- Is there a way to turn off the Roots notifications?
- What is "Monk Mode"?
- What is "Before each unblock"?
- How to block a specific browser app?
- How do I set up a 24-hour block?
- What are "Weekly reports"?
- Can I connect my Roots account with others to see their screen time?
- Why do I need to open the Roots app to unblock each time?
- Can my "Streak" break if I go over my daily screen time goal?
- How to prevent cheating on your blocks
- Alternative way to prevent disabling “Screen Time Access”
- How do I duplicate a block?
- How do I start an instant blocking?
- What is the "Activity" screen?
- Is there a way to permanently block adult content?
- What are “Always Allowed Apps”?