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Help your child build focus and healthier phone habits

LOKT gives parents back control to help children form better digital routines - especially around homework and sleep.

By creating simple phone-free moments, you’re giving them the space to switch off, focus, and reset.

Getting started

LOKT works with both Apple and Android devices.

Choose your device types below to see step-by-step instructions for installing LOKT or if you’re ready to go, get some helpful tips on forming healthier digital habits.

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Tips

How it works …

LOKT is simple to use and grounded in behavioural science, helping children build healthy habits for the long term.

1

Set it up together to build ownership.

Connect your child’s phone through Family Sharing so LOKT can work properly.

Involving them in setup builds ownership, which makes boundaries feel fair — not forced.

2

Choose phone-free moments.

Decide when screens should pause — bedtime, homework, family dinner or just a break.

Setting clear, consistent times and tasks teaches your child when to focus and when to rest.

3

LOKT pauses distractions.

Social media, games and notifications are silenced while your child studies, rests or spends time offline.

By removing triggers, it becomes easier for them to stay present — no arguments, no phone policing.

4

Unlock and reconnect.

When time’s up, or you receive proof via the app a task was completed, everything reactivates instantly.

Your child sees that phone-free time is temporary and beneficial — building trust and long-term balance.

Get started

Tips for building better digital habits

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Support better sleep

Blue-light and constant alerts delay melatonin and fragment rest.

Use LOKT to schedule phone-free moments 30–60 minutes before bed so the brain can slow down and encourage restful nighttime activities like reading or stretching..

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Model the behaviour

Children imitate what they see.

Put your own phone on charge during phone-free periods and tell them you’re doing the same.

That simple cue builds credibility and consistency.

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Collaborate, don’t control

When parents explain why limits exist and involve children in decisions, resistance drops and self-control grows.

Discuss together when phones will be on or off, and check in weekly about what’s working.

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Replace, don’t just restrict

Phone-free time works best when it’s swapped for something rewarding.

Try: Making a snack together, walking the dog, learning a song, drawing or journaling.

These small wins strengthen willpower and enjoyment.

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Be consistent but flexible

Habits stick through routine, but flexibility preserves trust.

Keep core times (like bedtime) consistent, yet allow exceptions for special events - then return to normal.

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Track mood, not minutes

It’s not screen minutes that matter most — it’s how phone use affects sleep, focus, and mood.

Encourage your child to notice how they feel after regular phone-free moments.

Step 1 - Create or check your Family Sharing group.

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings.

  2. Tap your name at the top.

  3. Select Family › Set Up Your Family.

  4. Follow the prompts to add family members.

  • If your child doesn’t yet have an Apple ID, choose Create an Account for a Child and follow Apple’s guided steps.

  • If they already have an Apple ID, choose Invite People and send an invitation by iMessage or email.

Your child will receive an invitation on their device.

Set up on iPhone or iPad

To use LOKT on iPhone or iPad, first connect your family through Apple Family Sharing, then pair your child’s device inside the LOKT app.

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Step 2 - Accept the invitation on your child’s device

  1. On your child’s iPhone or iPad, open Settings › [child’s name] › Invitations.

  2. Tap the invitation and select Join Family.

  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm their Apple ID and join your family group.

If you don’t see an invitation:

  • Return to Settings › [Parent Name] › Family › Child’s Name, and tap Resend Invitation.

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Step 3 - Link LOKT with your Family Group

Once your family is set up:

  1. On your iPhone, open the LOKT app.

  2. Set up your account.

  3. Go to Account › Children.

  4. Tap Add a Child.

  5. Select the child profile from your Family Sharing list.

  6. Tap Register Device — a QR code will appear on your screen.

Step 4 – Pair your child’s device with LOKT

On your child’s iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open the Camera app and scan the QR code displayed on your device.

  2. Tap the banner to download LOKT from the App Store.

  3. Once installed, open the LOKT app on their device.

  4. Enter the pairing code shown on your screen to complete setup.

  5. Accept the following permissions when prompted:

    • Notifications → Allow

    • Screen Time & Usage Access → Allow

    • Always Allow Background Refresh

You’ll see confirmation that your child’s device has been approved by your parent account.

✅ Done — Your child’s iPhone is now linked through LOKT.

You can now start creating tasks and schedules.

Tips for using LOKT

Set up on Android

For Android, you’ll pair directly through the LOKT app on both devices.

Make sure your child’s device is powered on and nearby.

Step 1 – Add your child

  1. On your Android device (parent), open the LOKT app.

  2. Go to Account › Children › Add a Child.

  3. Enter your child’s name and email address.

  4. Tap Register Device.

  5. A QR code will appear on your screen.

Step 2 – Pair your child’s device

  1. On your child’s Android phone, scan the QR code displayed on your device.

    • This automatically downloads LOKT onto their phone.

  2. When prompted, enter the pairing code displayed on your device.

  3. Approve the required permissions (you’ll be guided screen by screen):

    • Accessibility › Allow LOKT

    • Display over other apps › Allow

    • Always run in background › Allow

    • Notifications › Allow

    • Device and App Access › Allow

  4. When all permissions are granted, LOKT will confirm the connection.

✅ Your child’s Android device is now paired.

You can now start creating tasks and schedules.

Tips for using LOKT
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FAQs

  • Yes. LOKT never blocks essential contact. Your child can always call you (or anyone on their approved list) even when their phone is paused — and you can reach them, too. The goal is balance and safety, not isolation.

  • Yes. LOKT works across both iOS and Android.Simply install the app on each device and follow the pairing steps for each platform. You will need an iCloud account, but they’ll connect seamlessly once linked.

  • No. Start with one predictable time, like before bed or during homework, and build from there once it feels natural. Consistency matters more than quantity.

  • Children cannot remove or delete the app once installed. If they do try, you will receive a notification.

  • Yes. You can add multiple children within your account and tailor each one’s phone-free times separately.