Don't see apps in FamilyActivityPicker on the parent's device

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Created May ’23

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Hi there!

I'm trying to create a demo app using Screen Time API. As far as I understand, I should be able to see apps from the child's device in FamilyActivityPicker on the parent's device, as well as reports via DeviceActivityReportExtension. For some reason there's nothing in the parent's app.

The demo app itself works fine on the child's device. I can set restrictions, block/shield apps, see reports etc.

The child's and parent's accounts are in the same group and I'm able to set restrictions and see data via Apple Screen Time in the settings on the parent's device.

I've tried it both on iOS 16.3 and 16.4, rebooted devices, reinstalled the app etc. with the same results. I use the same app/reports for both devices and looks like all things are in place, but I still see nothing on the parent's device.

Is there something that I'm missing?

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comrade OP

May ’23

Just to be clear, I use try await AuthorizationCenter.shared.requestAuthorization(for: .child) to get authorization on the kid's device.

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comrade OP

May ’23

Here is a minor update from me.

After some more tests I've updated the system to the latest 16.4.1 (a), done a hard reset and now Apple Screen Time in the settings doesn't work too 🤯.

The parents' devices share the status, but the child's device doesn't receive any updates, any restrictions. All other features - subscriptions sharing, find my location etc. work as expected.

I'm not sure if this is related to the latest update, the state of Apple services or something else.

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