Bypass Prevention

LivingRoom is designed to be impossible for a child to bypass. It uses two independent layers of protection to enforce screen recording — so even if one layer is compromised, the other keeps the device locked down.

Layer 1: Screen Time app blocking

LivingRoom uses Apple's Screen Time to block apps from being accessed. In order to use apps on the device, your child must start the screen recorder in the LivingRoom app. Once recording begins, apps are unblocked.

Screen Time restrictions are enforced by the parent's Screen Time passcode. As long as the passcode is kept private, a child cannot disable these restrictions on their own.

Layer 2: Content filter (internet blocking)

If Screen Time is somehow bypassed, LivingRoom has a second protective layer: a content filter that blocks app internet connections. Even if a child manages to open an app, it won't be able to connect to the internet — meaning apps that depend on a network connection to function will be effectively disabled.

This dual-layer approach means that both app access and internet connectivity are controlled. A child would need to bypass both layers simultaneously, which is not possible.

Summary

Together, these two layers ensure that your child cannot access apps or the internet without first starting the screen recorder — giving you complete visibility into their device usage and ensuring that nudity is blocked.