Block iMessage and FaceTime

✅ Block Messages and FaceTime via Screen Time

1. Open System Settings

   • Click the Apple menu () → System Settings → Screen Time.

2. Enable Screen Time (if not already enabled)

   • Turn on Screen Time and set a Screen Time passcode to prevent changes.

3. Go to Communication Limits

   • In the Screen Time sidebar, select Communication Limits.

4. Set Restrictions

   • Under During Screen Time, choose:
     • Contacts Only or Specific Contacts (to restrict who can message or FaceTime).
   • Under During Downtime, choose:
     • Specific Contacts or No One (to block communication completely during downtime).

5. These limits apply to Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls. Emergency numbers are always allowed.