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Device-Specific Guides

Smartphones and Tablets:

  • iPhones and iPads: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. From here, you can set limits on apps, purchases, and content. You can also schedule downtime when the device can't be used except for allowed apps.

  • Android Devices: Use the Google Family Link app. Install it on both your device and your child’s device, and you can set screen time limits, approve or block apps, and manage content settings.

Computers:

  • Windows: Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & Other Users to set up a child account. You can then use Microsoft Family Safety to control screen time, filter content, and track activity.

  • Mac: Navigate to System Preferences > Screen Time to create limits and content restrictions. You can also manage app usage, communication limits, and set up bedtime for device usage.

Gaming Consoles:

  • PlayStation: Go to Settings > Parental Controls/Family Management. You can restrict content based on age ratings, set playtime limits, and manage spending through the PlayStation Store.

  • Xbox: Use Settings > Account > Family Settings to manage screen time, limit content, and create restrictions for online communication.

Streaming Devices:

  • Roku: Use Settings > Parental Controls to set up a PIN that will be required for certain channels or content rated beyond a specific age.

  • Amazon Fire TV: Go to Settings > Preferences > Parental Controls to restrict purchases and access to certain apps and content.

Setting up parental controls on these devices will help you create a safer digital environment. In the next page, we’ll discuss some of the best parental control apps and software available, including their key features and benefits.

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