Take back controlof screen time.
One limit.
Every screen.
Set one daily limit in the app. When it runs out, every screen goes dark. The TV and the computer too.
Every tool stops
at the TV.
Phone controls stay on phones. Router controls only cut the internet. Smart plugs are easy to spot. Time‑Cord closes the gap.
| Feature | Time‑Cord | Built-in phone controlsScreen Time, Family Link | Parental control apps | Router controls | Smart plugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phones & tablets | One brand only | Internet only | |||
| Computers | Mac or Chromebook | Internet only | |||
| Any TVTHE GAP | Google TV only | Internet only | |||
| One limit for every screen | Separate per brand | Devices with the app |
Based on publicly listed features of typical products in each category, October 2026.
How it works.
One app sets the limit. Every screen in the house follows it.
You set the limit
In the Time-Cord app, choose how much screen time your child gets today.
One shared limit
Every minute on any screen counts toward the same daily limit.
Phones & tablets
The Time-Cord app on your child’s device locks it with the controls built into iOS and Android.
TV & computer
Time-Cord cuts the power to the screen. It goes dark until you add time.
The smart part is hidden.
- Inside a ferrite-style barrelAll the electronics fit in a small barrel on the cord, just like the ferrite bead on many power cables. From the outside it looks like any other cord.
- Wi-Fi + BluetoothBluetooth for quick setup from your phone. Wi-Fi to stay connected to your family’s limit.
- Patent pendingDesigned in Europe. Working prototype, launching on Kickstarter on 1 December 2026.
Set up in minutes.
No tools. No changes to your TV.
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Swap the cord.
Unplug your TV’s or monitor’s power cord and plug in Time-Cord instead.
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Connect your devices.
Pair Time-Cord in the app over Bluetooth. Add the app to your child’s phone and tablet.
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Set one limit.
Choose today’s screen time once. It counts across every screen.
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