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How to set a daily listening limit for children

Choose how much audiobook listening time is available per day on a StoryNest reader's shelf.

2 minutes4 stepsParents and carers

Before you begin

Here's what you'll need:

  • A signed-in parent or carer account

Let's get started

Follow these steps

These instructions match the current StoryNest app. The pictures are simple screen maps until verified product screenshots are available.

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Step 1 of 4

Return to parent mode

If a child is in Kids' Mode, select Grown-ups and unlock with the PIN.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app
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Step 2 of 4

Open Settings

Go to the app's Settings page.

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Step 3 of 4

Find listening controls

Look for the daily listening time control in Settings. Choose the available time limit that suits your family.

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Save and check

StoryNest saves the selected limit. When a child reaches their daily allowance, playback fades out until the next day.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app

A few handy tips

  • This is a daily allowance; the Sleep timer controls a particular listening session.
  • Adjust the limit based on your family's routine.

Good to know

Common questions

What happens when today's time runs out?

The story fades out, and StoryNest shows that today's listening time is finished.