Apple's new Screen Time in iOS 27 requires every family device on OS 27

Apple's revamped Screen Time won't activate until every device in a Family Sharing group runs OS 27. Users report sync delays and ghost devices blocking setup, and Apple says it is working on fixes.

• New Screen Time requires all family iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches on OS 27
• Legacy devices that can't run OS 27 block the feature from turning on
• Removing old devices from the account can unlock access
• Apple acknowledged delays and says it is improving the rollout