Observed arrival · 2026-10-06
Halftime Buddy makes screen-time transitions a routine
A coming-soon iPhone and iPad app designed to make screen-time breaks more predictable for autistic children and others who need clear transitions.
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- For
- Families seeking predictable screen-time transitions
- Worth noticing
- The described setup pairs devices with a one-time code scanned from a parent’s phone; the child’s device needs no account.
Field notes
The described routine gives parents control over break duration, bedtime, schedules, and which apps pause; the child-facing device is paired by scanning a one-time code from the parent’s phone. The site specifies bedtime warnings at 15, 10, and 5 minutes, and says the learning recap appears on both the child’s screen and the parent’s.
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