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Resources for Parents
Tips for Parenting with Technology • Pick a strategy • Communicate clearly • Set the rules • Expect some challenges • Be consistent as possible
Common Limitations for Tech Use • Limit screen time (e.g., 2 hours/day) • Never on weekdays • After homework is done • Educational games/work only
How to Establish Rules • Important to establish clear rules from the beginning • If possible, involve your children in the rule-making process. • Frame rules in the positive
Setting Rules for Multiple Children • Establish ground rules appropriate to the age of each child • Community tech time: take turns between siblings within a window of time • Alternatively, “homework time” for other siblings while one has access to the screen. • Be flexible in establishing the rules and firm in enforcing them
Common Challenges • Visiting friends: contact parents of the other child to discuss tech use • Multiple children: the simpler the better! Blocks of time (community tech time, homework time) tend to be easier to implement than several different strategies • Not sure whether to allow certain games? Watch your child play the games, ask questions, to determine what’s right for them. • Mistakes happen, but if your child gets a free night expect some push-back the next time you enforce the rules!
Consistency • Consistency is key! The more predictable the rules and consequences are, the less likely your child will be to argue about them.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1- ELECTRONIC DEVICES 3
ANDROID PHONES 3 IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD 15 KINDLE 22 MACOS HIGH SIERRA INFO 27 MACOS MOJAVE 32 MACOS CATALINA 33 PC 35
SECTION 2- APPLICATIONS 39
ANDROID APPS 39 GOOGLE FAMILY LINK APP 46 GOOGLE FAMILY LINK APP- SCREEN TIME MANAGEMENT 49 IPHONE APPS 51 NETFLIX 64 XFINITY 70
SECTION 3- SOCIAL MEDIA 73
INSTAGRAM 73 SNAPCHAT 86 TIKTOK 92 YOUTUBE 96
SECTION 4- VIDEO GAMES AND CONSOLES 98
NINTENDO 3DS FAMILY SYSTEMS 98 NINTENDO SWITCH 101 PLAYSTATION 4 108 TWITCH AND ROBLOX 115 WII U SYSTEMS INFO 118 XBOX ONE 120
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Section 1- Electronic Devices
Step-by-step “Screen-time” Download on Android All the following information is condensed from: https://screentimelabs.com/help/install-android-step-step/
1. To download Screen-time onto your child’s device, open a web browser on any electronical device (phone, tablet, laptop or anything with a web browser). Once the browser is open, enter remote.screentimelabs.com
2. Sign up for Screen time by using the Google login, Facebook login or use an email address and password
3. Once you sign in, enter the name of the child that you are setting up the account for. After entering the child’s name, tap Android to display the instructions.
4. Scroll down to where it says “Pairing Code”
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5. On your child’s device, open a web browser and type in screentime.link into the bar and click search. Once the web page opens, select “Download Screen Time for Your Kids’ Device”. Click go to the Play Store.
6. Download the Screen Time app from the Google Play Store and then tap “Open”
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7. Tap on the Get Started button at the bottom of the page.
8. Once the page opens, select “Yes” when asked if Screen Time is set up on the parent’s device.
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9. If “Yes”, enter the pairing code from the parent’s app ad tap on “Next”.
10. Next, create a PIN to keep the settings for Screen Time safe from the kids. You will need this pin to access the settings of Screen Time from your child’s device instead of through the parent’s app.
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11. In the next screen, you will need to allow Screen Time to monitor the device and block apps. First, click enable device administrator. Then activate apps and lastly, accessibility.
12. Tap on “Open Settings” to open the Android Settings
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13. Tap on “Activate” in the bottom right of the screen
14. Tap on “Open Settings” to open the Android settings app then tap on the “Screen Time” app on the list
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15. Tap on the switch to turn ON the Permit usage access
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16. Tap on Open Settings button to open the Android Settings app then turn Permit drawing over other apps
17. Tap on open Settings to Open the Android Settings app
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18. Find Screen Time in that list and tap on it
19. Tap on the switch to turn accessibility ON for Screen Time then tap confirm to confirm
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20. Screen Time is set up and ready to use, head over to the parent’s app now and tap on the Pair Device button.
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iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
All information was condensed from: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
You can use Restrictions, also known as parental controls, to block or limit specific apps and features on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Turn on Restrictions: 1. Tap Settings > Screen Time
o If you're the parent or guardian of your device and want to prevent another family member from changing your settings, tap Use Screen Time Passcode to create a passcode. Then re-enter the passcode to confirm
o If you're setting up Screen Time on your child's device, click “Set Up Screen Time for Family”. Follow the prompts until you get to Parent Passcode and enter a passcode. Re-enter the passcode to confirm.
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2. Tap content & privacy restrictions and turn it on (bubble should be green instead of grey).
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To prevent iTunes & App purchases 1. Go to settings> Screen Time> Content & Privacy Restrictions 2. If asked, enter your passcode 3. Tap iTunes & App Store Purchases 4. Choose a setting and set to don’t allow
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If you forget your Restrictions passcode, you need to erase your device, then set it up as a new device to remove the Restrictions passcode. Restoring your device using a backup won’t remove the Restrictions passcode.
Change your Restrictions passcode: To change your Restrictions passcode after you turn on Restrictions, follow these steps: 1. Click Settings > Screen Time
2. Click Change Screen Time Passcode
3. Enter existing password 4. Enter new password and Verify new password When you have Restrictions on, you might not see certain apps, features, or services. If you're missing an app or feature, or can't use a certain service, try turning restrictions off.
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Apps and features you can restrict: • To see a list of apps and features that you can restrict, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps To turn restrictions on or off, tap the slider next to the app or feature.
• If an app or feature is on or If the bubble is green, anyone using your device can use that app or feature. Otherwise, no one can use that app or feature on your device.
• When you have Restrictions on, you might not see certain apps, features, or services. If you're missing an app or feature, or can't use a certain service, try turning Restrictions off. If you have any of these issues, try turning off Restrictions: o You don't see an app on the Home screen (like Safari, Camera, or FaceTime). o You can't use a certain feature or service (like Siri or Location Services). o You see that a setting is missing or dimmed (like Mail, iCloud, Twitter, and FaceTime
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Prevent web content 1. Go to Settings>Screen Time>Content & Privacy Restrictions 2. Enter your Screen Time passcode 3. Tap Content Restricts>Web Content 4. Choose Unrestricted Access, Limit Adult Websites, or Allowed Websites Only
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Kindle (5th Generation) All information collected from: https://www.askdavetaylor.com/set_up_parental_controls_on_amazon_kindle_fire _hd/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=help_search_1- 1?ie=UTF8&nodeId=201242250&qid=1381703333&sr=1- 1 and https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_ftuonb_3b1_w?ie=UTF8&node=1 7395968011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search- 4&pf_rd_r=BW3Z5KXF1RM0GG0R77FP&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=a1770c35-7183- 4a4c-a9f3-c1eef253f1cd&pf_rd_i=15282065011
To Set Parental Controls Password and Active Parental Controls: 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu button, then select "Settings"
2. Turn one page and the select “set” next to Parental Controls 3. Create a parental controls password
4. Tap the “On” button on the right side of the screen next to the parental controls line.
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5. Select “Off” to require a password for access to any of the options 6. Enter the parental controls password, then select “Submit” to save your settings To Block Content: 1. Open Parental controls and enter your password
2. Select “Block and Unblock Content Types” 3. Choose the content you’d like to block
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Setting Up Child Profiles
Child profiles allow each kid in your household to have a customized FreeTime experience. Plus, child profiles allow multiple accounts on one device, so kids can share a device and track their own progress in a game or book! 1) Open the FreeTime App
2. When the app opens, “Add Child Profile” screen will pop up 3.Enter your child’s first name and birthdate. By setting the correct age, your child will see appropriate content that’s catered to their educational and social skill level.
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FreeTime Parental Controls
1. To get started, tap on the FreeTime app, select the profile for the child you would like to set limits for and choose “Set Daily Goals & Time Limits.” Tap the toggle to enable settings for your child.
Using the FreeTime App, you can:
Establish a Bedtime 1. Set the Bedtime feature by selecting “Set Daily Goals & Time Limits” and choosing a “Turn off by” time.
Create Goals 1. Challenge your child by setting educational goals. Use the profile settings page to pick the amount of time you want your child to complete for each category; you can request that they complete reading and math problems before playing games.
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Set Time Limits
Want your child to have unlimited reading but limit their video time? The Screen Time setting allows you to customize the time allowed for each activity. No preference? Make it easy by setting “Total Screen Time” for the day
Using Smart Filters: This setting ensures children will only see content that has been approved for the age range you select.
1. In the child profile settings, under the “Manage your Child’s Content” section, 2. Click “Smart Filters” to set the age minimum and maximum to designate the types of content your child will see.
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MacOS High Sierra Information All information collected from: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mtusr004/mac https://www.howtogeek.com/204512/using-os-xs-parental-controls/
Turning on Parental Controls 1. Choose Apple menu
2. Choose “System Preferences” a. If you see the message “There are no user accounts to manage” you will need to add a managed user
3. Click “Parental Controls”
4. Click the lock icon “ ” on the bottom left corner then enter your administrator name and password
5. Select the user you’d like to update and click “Enable Parental Controls”
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• If the user you’d like to update is not on the list, click the Add Button “ ” to create a new user
a. Click the “age” pop-up menu, and then select the appropriate age group.
b. Fill in the name, account, and password info
c. Click “Create Account”
d. NOTE: make sure the option “Enable parental controls” is on and “Allow user to administer this computer” is off
e. Follow the above steps to turn parental controls on
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Limiting Websites:
1. Click “Web” tab
2. Select the type of access you’d like the user to have
3. If a young user comes across a website that is blocked, they’ll see a message like the following
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Limiting Contacts:
This allows you to select whom your child can and cannot contact through the Game Center.
Setting Time Limits
1. Click “Time” and select the time limits setting you would like the user to have
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How to Update MacOS and Download MacOS Mojave
Information from: https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/update-mac-os- 3521995/
How to update macOS: 1. Launch the App Store on your Mac (click on the blue icon containing a white A, or search by pressing space+command and typing App Store). 2. Search for macOS 3. Click on MacOS Mojave
4. Click on Get (older versions of the App Store might have a Download button). 5. Fill out your Apple ID information if prompted. 6. The Installer will start to download, you can see how long it will take if you look at the bar under Downloading. 7. Once the installer file has downloaded a window will pop up on your Mac telling you and asking you to Continue... The Installer file can be found in Applications (but it will open automatically).
How to install macOS Mojave on your Mac: 1. Once the installer file has downloaded you should see a window pop up on your Mac asking you to start the install process. 2. If you are ready to install, click on Continue (beware that it can take some time, so finish anything that can't wait before going ahead with the installation). 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the software update, which should take around half an hour depending on the spec of your Mac.
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How to Update MacOS and Download MacOS Catalina Information from: https://support.apple.com/en- us/HT201475 and https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/update-mac-os- 3521995/
NOTE: The method for getting Catalina on your Mac will depend on the version of macOS you're currently running. If you've got Mojave installed on your Mac the update will come via Software Update, which you can find in System Preferences. You may even see a notification that an update is available.
1. Open System Preferences (you can click on the Apple logo in the menu to find it).
2. Click on Software Update.
3. Your computer will check for updates, and show that an update is available for your Mac. Click on Update Now to download the installer for the new version of macOS.
4. While the installer is downloaded you will be able to continue to use your Mac. Once the installer has downloaded you can click to install the new version of the OS - but beware that your Mac will be out of action for a little while as the software installs.
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If you're running High Sierra or an older version you will need to do the following: 1. Launch the App Store on your Mac (click on the blue icon containing a white A, or search by pressing space+command and typing App Store).
2. Search for macOS, or you can also go directly to the Catalina
3. Click on Get (older versions of the App Store might have a Download button).
4. Fill out your Apple ID information if prompted.
5. The Installer will start to download, you can see how long it will take if you look at the bar under Downloading.
6. Once the installer file has downloaded a window will pop up on your Mac telling you and asking you to Continue... The Installer file can be found in Applications (but it will open automatically). How to install macOS Catalina Once the installer file has downloaded you should see a window pop up on your Mac asking you to start the install process.
1. Once the installer file has downloaded you should see a window pop up on your Mac asking you to start the install process.
2. If you are ready to install, click on Continue (beware that it can take some time, so finish anything that can't wait before going ahead with the installation).
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the software update, which should take around half an hour depending on the spec of your Mac.
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PC Parental Control
Information collected from: https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/parental-controls-windows- 10 https://support.microsoft.com/en- us/search?query=parental%20controls%20windows%2010
Manage Your Child’s Apps, Games and Media (by setting age limit for content):
NOTE: This is labelled as “Access to Content” on console. To view the content that your child is using, without setting up content filters, navigate to the “Activity” – once you arrive there, switch “Activity reporting” from off to on.
1. Log into your Microsoft account at https://account.microsoft.com/family or on your computer settings and selecting “Accounts”
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2. Find your child’s name and select “Content Restrictions”
3. Scroll down to “Apps, games & media” and switch “Block inappropriate apps, games & media” from “Off” to “On”
4. To always block a specific app/game, add it to the “Always blocked” list by blocking it where it appears on the Activity page.
5. Your child can ask to use a blocked app or game. After they do so, you can choose whether or not to approve it. If you approve it, then place it in the “Always allowed” list. This list is under “Content restrictions”.
6. Also, you can only allow games that are rated appropriate for your child’s age. Follow these additional steps: a. Go to “Apps, games, & media” b. Locate “Allow apps and games rated for” c. Choose the age limit you wish to apply to them.
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Block Websites (when your child uses Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge Browsers): 1. Find your child’s name and select “Content Restrictions” 2. Scroll downwards to locate “Web browsing” and toggle “Block inappropriate websites” from “Off” to “On”. By default, adult content is blocked.
3. To always block a specific website, add the URL under “Always blocked”
4. Check the box next to “Only allow these websites”, if you want your child to only view websites that you’ve explicitly permitted them to.
Purchase and Spending Settings
1. The “Store” page allows you to view your child’s purchase history, in relation to Microsoft and Xbox. 2. If you want to permit your child to make purchases up to a certain extent, there is a feature that allows you to add money to their Microsoft account. This way, your child’s account is not linked with your credit card.
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Screen Time Settings 1. Select the “Screen Time” option from the dropdown box at the top of the page
2. Turn on time limits (off by default)
3. Select the daily time periods that your child can use the computer within. Also, select limits on the total amount of time that the computer can be used by your child each day of the week. If the child goes over the time limits or tries to use the computer outside of the timeframe you have allowed: a. a warming will appear b. and he/she will need an adult to log in to be able to use the computer
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Section 2- Applications
How to Download an App on Google play Information collected from: https://www.androidcentral.com/android-apps-install
1. Open the “Play Store” by tapping the app’s icon
2. If you have never been to the Play Store before, you will need to sign in (you can use your google credentials) and add your payment information (may need to include payment information for free apps, but you should not be charged for downloading free apps)
3. Once in the Play Store, you can search for the app you’d like to download by typing the name in the search area (tap the magnifying glass and begin typing)
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4. Tap the “install” button at the top to start downloading. You will be prompted to provide permissions on your device for the installation to continue
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5. Once the download and installation is complete, you can tap the “Open” button in the Play Store listing or tap the icon from your notification tray to open the app
Android Parental Control Apps
Kids Place- Parental Control
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Kid’s Shell- Kid Safe Launcher
Screen Time Parental Control
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unglue: Parental Control & Screen Time Manager
Kidslox Parental Controls
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Google’s Family Link App All the following information is from: https://support.google.com/families/answer/7103028?hl=en
To manage your child's Google Play apps: When you use Family Link to manage your child’s Google Account, you can choose to limit the apps your child can use on certain devices- Android device and/or Chromebook.
To block or unblock an app: Family Link app 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "Apps installed," card tap More. 4. Tap the name of the app you want to allow or block. 5. Turn "Allow app" on or off. Family Link on the web 1. Go to Family Link on the web. 2. Select your child. 3. Click Android apps. 4. Turn the app on or off.
To change purchase approvals on Google Play: If you’re the family manager in the family group, you can choose purchase approval settings for any member of your family. If you're a parent in the family group, you can choose the purchase approval settings for family members whose accounts are managed with Family Link. 1. On your computer, visit the Google Play My Account page. 2. Click Family Group. 3. Click a family member's name. 4. Select All content, All paid content, Only in-app purchases, or No approval required.
To help prevent your child from downloading mature apps: 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "Settings" card, tap Manage settings Controls on Google Play. 4. Under "Content restrictions," choose your filters: • Apps, Games, Movies, and TV: Choose the highest maturity level of content you want to allow for download or purchase. • Music and Books: Choose whether you want to restrict downloads or purchases of explicit content. Important: You can also manage this setting by clicking on your child's name at families.google.com.
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To manage your child’s app permissions: Use Family Link to manage the apps available on your child's device: • Block or limit access on your child's device • Control their ability to view an app • Limit content on a child's phone If your child uses multiple devices, repeat these steps to choose their permissions for each device. 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "Apps installed" card, tap More. 4. On the "Allowed" list, tap the app you want to change your child's permissions for. 5. Tap App permissions. 6. Switch the permission on or off. Change a permission across multiple apps 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "Device" card, tap Settings App permissions. 4. Tap a permission. 5. Below your child's device, switch the permission on or off. Important: You can also manage this setting by clicking on your child's name at families.google.com.
To see your child's app activity: You can see how much time your child spent using apps on their Android devices or Chromebooks. Time is tracked when the app is open and shown on the screen, but not when the app is working in the background. 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "App activity" card, tap Set up. After you turn on App Activity, you'll see your child's app activity in a few hours.
Add apps recommended by teachers to your child’s device: As a parent, you can easily add teacher-recommended content to your child’s device directly from your device. Requirements for this feature include: Note: Currently, this feature is only available for parents with children of certain ages. We’re working to expand teacher-recommended apps to additional age ranges. To view and download suggested apps to their child’s Android device, parents need to: • Use Family Link on an Android device to manage a Google Account for a child ages six through nine. • Live in the United States. To receive suggested apps downloaded by their parent, a child needs to: • Have their Google Account signed in on only one Android device.
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To download suggested apps: 1. On your parental device, open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. Scroll down to “Apps recommended by teachers.” 4. To learn more, tap on any app. 5. Tap Install. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. How recommended apps are chosen: Google works with experienced teachers from across the United States to help select Google Play apps that have educational value and are a good fit for children of specific ages.
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Google Family Link App- Screen Time Management All information received from: https://support.google.com/families/answer/7103340?hl=en Note: Android and Chromebook devices only
Information on managing your child’s screen time: When you create a Google Account for your child using Family Link, you can set screen time limits on their Android device or Chromebook. That way, you can lock your child's Android device or Chromebook at bedtime, after they've used it for a certain amount of time, or when you think they need a break. Tip: • Time limits will apply to apps installed on all your child's devices. • System apps aren't supported by the app limit functionality. Limits can only be set for Android N+ devices How screen time limits work When you set a limit for your child's screen time on their Android device or Chromebook, they'll get a notification when: • Screen time is set for the first time (Android devices only) • Their device is about to be locked When the device is locked, your child: • Can't see notifications • Can't unlock the device or use any apps • Can answer phone calls, and tap Emergency to make a call if the device has a calling plan (Android phones only)
To set daily limits: 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "Daily limit" card, tap Set up or Edit limits. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to set daily limits. Tip: Daily limits apply to each Android device or Chromebook your child uses. For example, if you set a daily limit of 2 hours, your child would get 2 hours of time on each device.
To set time limits for apps your child uses: If your child's Android device is running Android Nougat or newer, you can set time limits on apps to manage how much time your child can spend on a specific app each day. 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "Today's activity" card, tap Set limits. 4. Next to your desired app, tap Set limit . 5. Set a daily time limit for the app. 6. Tap Set.
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Tip: • Time limits will apply to apps installed on all of your child's devices. • System apps aren't supported by the app limit functionality. Limits can only be set for Android N+ devices.
To change time limits on apps your child uses: To update a time limit on a specific application: 1. Open the Family Link app and select your child. 2. On the "Today's activity" card, tap More. 3. Next to your desired app, tap Edit limit . 4. Change the time limit to your desired amount. 1. To remove a limit, tap Delete limit. 5. Tap Edit. 6. New limits will get updated whenever the child device is online next.
To give your child bonus time: You can let your child spend more time on their device for the day without changing their daily limit or bedtime schedule.
1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the card for one of your child's Android or Chromebook devices, the Bonus time chip will appear when your child’s device is locking soon or if your child’s device has already locked. 4. Tap Bonus time. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to give your child bonus time for the day.
To set a bedtime: 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the "Bedtime" card, tap Edit schedule. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to set a bedtime.
To lock or unlock your child’s Android device or Chromebook: 1. Open the Family Link app . 2. Select your child. 3. On the card for one of your child's Android devices, tap Lock now or Unlock. Note: You can also use a parent access code to unlock your child's Android device or Chromebook if it isn't connected to the Internet.
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How to Download an App from the Apple App Store Information collected from: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204266
1. Open the app store by selecting the App Store icon from your Apple device
2. To search for a specific app, click the magnifying glass on the bottom right corner labeled as “Search”
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3. Type the name of the app you would like to download
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4. Click the “Get” button to download the app you would like to add to your phone
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5. Click “Install” to begin the download process
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6. The system may ask you to sign into your Apple ID account. Type your password and select “Sign In”.
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7. You will see that your app has begun to download when the “Get” button disappears
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8. Once the app has downloaded, it will appear on your home screen.
iPhone Parental Control Apps
Kidslox- Parental Control App
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Mobicip Parental Controls
unglue Parental Controls
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Screen Time Parental Control
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Netflix Parental Control All information collected from: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24805 https://help.netflix.com/en/node/264 https://screentimelabs.com/parental-controls/netflix-parental-controls/
The primary account holder can: • Set maturity level for a particular profile—you can create a profile specifically for your child, or use the “kids” profile that will come with your standard subscription • Set a 4-digit PIN that must be entered to play any TV show/movie above the assigned maturity level for any particular account.
How to set a PIN for parental controls: 1. Access your Account page from any web browser
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2. Click “Parental Controls” in the SETTINGS section
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3. Enter your Netflix account password and select continue.
4. Enter a four number PIN. This will be the four-digit PIN that you will need to enter each time you’re prompted for your PIN.
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5. Set your PIN protection level (little kids – ALL protection; older kids – 7+, some 13+; teens – 13+; adults 16+, 18+) NOTE: you can view the maturity ratings for the US to determine the correct PIN protection level by going to the Netflix website.
How to set maturity levels for individual profiles:
1. Access your Account page from the web browser and select “Manage profiles
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2. Select the profile you’d like to edit
3. Under “Allowed TV shows and movies” select your desired maturity level a. For little kids: TV and movies suitable for all ages b. For older kids and below: TV shows and movies suitable for teens c. For Teens and below: TV shows and movies including mature content
4. Select Save
NOTE: Changes to parental controls or maturity levels may not reflect immediately on all of your devices. If you are not seeing the changes, you can take one of the following actions to refresh the device you want to watch on: • Switch to another profile, and then switch back to one you wish to watch on. • Sign out of your Netflix account, and then sign back in.
How to Lock or Unlock Profiles
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1. If you want to restrict access to a specific profile on your account, you can protect it with a Profile Lock PIN. From a web browser, go to your Account page. 2. Open the Profile & Parental Controls settings for the profile you want to lock. 3. Change the Profile Lock setting. 4. Enter your Netflix account password. 5. Check the box to Require a PIN to access the selected profile. a. To remove the PIN requirement, uncheck the box. 6. Enter four numbers to create your Profile Lock PIN. Unless you're using an unsupported device, you will enter this PIN to enter the profile or play titles downloaded from it. 7. If you want to require a PIN any time a new profile is added to your account, select Require PIN to add new profiles. b. This option is only available after creating a Profile Lock PIN for the main account profile. 8. Select Submit.
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XFINITY Information All information from: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/xfinity-xfi-overview https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/set-up-parental-controls-with-comcast- networking https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/personalize-customize-hnetwork-xfi
Depending on the type of Wireless Gateway you have, you can access Parental Controls in one of two ways: 1. Through the XFINITY xFi app or web portal at www.xfinity.com/myxFi a. You can download the xFi app from the Apple App Store, Google Play 2. Through the Wireless Gateway's Admin Tool website at http://10.0.0.1 using a computer or device that is connected to your home network (wired or wireless). This is accessible for all XFINITY Wireless Gateway Models
To Access Parental Controls: 1. Open the xFi app or visit www.xfinity.com/myxFi 2. Sign in with your XFINITY username and password 3. Select a profile (see below for creating new profiles) 4. Select "Edit" next to parental controls 5. Select "On" to only allow access to content deemed appropriate for all ages NOTE: the following settings are automatic: • Google SafeSearch: On • Bing SafeSearch: Strict • YouTube Restricted Mode: On If the profile assigned to that profile attempts to access a website that is restricted, a block page will be displayed, or they will not be allowed to view the content.
Pausing WIFI: • You can pause WIFI access of your home network instantly or during specific scheduled time by using the "Pause" and "Bedtime Mode" features on the xFi Parental Controls feature • You can block a profile or group of devices from using the internet connected to your home network by selecting "Pause All" o Devices can be blocked for a specific period of time or indefinitely until you decide to un-pause them
Bedtime Mode:
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• Allows you to automatically pause Wi-Fi access over your home network during a scheduled period of time for all devices assigned to a specific profile. 1. Select the profile you'd like to set 2. Select "Edit" next to "Bedtime Mode" 3. Select the nights for Bedtime mode and then the sleep and wake times
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Your devices will be paused during the sleep times you have selected
CreatingProfiles: 1. Select "People" section
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2. Select "Create Profile" or during the process of naming a device in the "Devices" section 3. Once you create the profile, it will appear in the People section 4. You can assign device to each profile. The following information is available to you: a. View how active they are on your home network b. See which devices are online c. Instantly pause Wi-Fi access d. Set bedtime
e. Enable parental controls
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SECTION 3- SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram Parental Control All information from: https://screentimelabs.com/parental-controls/instagram-parental- controls/
How to Set up Parental Controls for the First Time Note: A parent or guardian should configure these settings. By default, all of Instagram’s accounts are set to public, which means that anyone can view your profile or posts. Setting your child’s account to private means only their followers (which are mostly friends or family) can see them. How to set parental control on Instagram: 1. You can do this by tapping on the profile picture on the bottom menu, then on the three dots in the top right, scroll down to where it says Private Account.
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2. You can remove any followers that you don’t want to see your child’s Instagram posts by opening their profile page, tapping on Followers and then tap on the three dots next to the follower you want to remove.
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3. To block offensive comments, tap on the three dots on the profile page, tap on Comment Controls and turn on Hide Offensive Comments.
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4. To unfollow tap on the follower’s section and then tap on the Following button that will then change to Follow when you stop following that person.
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5. You can turn off commenting for a specific post by tapping on the post, tap on the three dots in the top right and then choose Turn Off Commenting.
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7. You can change the settings to make sure that only private messages can be sent as a reply to a story, these are public and therefore less prone to inappropriate comments. Open the profile page, tap on the three dots in the top right and choose Story controls.
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Snapchat Parental Control Information from: https://screentimelabs.com/parental-controls/snapchat-parental- controls/ https://www.bark.us/guides/app-management/snapchat How to Set up Privacy and Control Settings for the First Time Note: A parent or guardian should configure these settings.
Every snapchat account is set to public by default, meaning that any user can send a message or image to your profile. Setting your child’s account to private ensures that only their friends can send them images and messages.
1. To set your child’s profile to private: a. Press first on the gear icon. b. Tap “Contact me” under the “WHO CAN” section. c. Assure that “My friends” is selected (as opposed to “Everyone”). d. Go back to the “WHO CAN” section, and press on “View My Story”. e. Choose “My Friends”, so only friends can see your child’s Snaps.
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2. An element of Snapchat is that the system will suggest your child as a friend to other users – additionally, it will do this to subscription channels. In response to this
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information, you likely will consider turning this function off on your child’s account. To do this: a. Click the gear icon. b. Tap on “See Me in Quick Add”. c. Uncheck this option.
3. By default, friends are able to see your child’s location through the app. To prevent this: a. Navigate to your child’s profile page. b. Press on the gear icon. c. Tap on “See My Location”. d. Assure that “Ghost Mode” is checked.
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4. Usually, users can find your child’s Snapchat profile by using their phone number. To prevent them from being able to: a. Open your child’s profile page. b. Press on the gear icon. c. Tap on “Mobile Number”. d. Uncheck “Let others find me using my mobile number”.
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5. It could be important for your child to learn how to report Snapchat posts that are inappropriate. To do that: a. Tap and hold down on a Snapchat post. b. After you do this, you’ll see a flag icon appear. Press on this. c. Then options for reporting that post will appear.
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6. The “Discover” section is at times populated by inappropriate ads, profanity, nudity, or other offensive content. a. So, you might wish to unsubscribe from content on “Discover”. To do this, follow these steps: i.Open the snapchat app to the home page. ii.Swipe left. iii.Beneath the “Friends” section, look for “Subscriptions”. iv.Tap the arrow beside “Subscriptions”. v.Find the outlet that you want to unsubscribe from. vi.There is a ribbon icon in the right-hand corner. Tap and hold down on this ribbon icon. vii.A menu should open – within it, turn off “subscribe”. b. Or, you may simply decide to hide content on “Discover”. To do this, follow these steps: i.Open the snapchat app to the home page. ii.Swipe left. iii.Beneath the “Subscriptions” section, locate “For You”. iv.Tap and hold down on the content you wish to hide (this will be done one post at a time). v.A menu should appear. In it, tap “Hide [Name]”.
Remember: Although snaps can be set to “disappear” after a certain amount of time or views once sent, they can be screenshotted or saved by receivers. You might consider this important to discuss with you child.
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TikTok Parental Control All information on this handout is from: https://www.bark.us/guides/app-management/tiktok https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/parents-ultimate-guide-to- tiktok#kids%20under%2013
Key Information about TikTok: • TikTok is a social media application. It involves the creation, sharing, and watching of brief music videos. This platform is engaging due to its digital stickers, special effect filters, and the potential it gives teens to connect with friends and new people. • TikTok is not intended for children under the age of 13, which is regulated by users entering their birthdate when they create an account. However, there are loopholes and exceptions to this rule. All that a child under the age of 13 must do is enter a fake birthdate. Additionally, there is a safer section of TikTok that is available to kids under the age of 13; its curation ensures that only clean videos are viewable, and that they are restricted from commenting, searching, or posting their own videos. • Some elements of TikTok to be considered: o Mild fantasy violence, drug use or references, profane language or inappropriate jokes, suggestive or sexual content, or nudity sometimes are present in videos. o You are able to turn off “in-app purchases” in the “Restrictions” section.
How to Set Up Family Pairing “Family Pairing” is a parental control feature that lets a parent link their TikTok account to their teen’s and put in place specific controls, such as: • Screen Time Management: You are able regulate the amount of time your teen is able to spend using TikTok each day. • Restricted Mode: You can restrict content from being accessed by your child, if it is deemed by TikTok to possibly be inappropriate for some audiences. • Direct messages: You can choose who can send messages to your teen’s account, and even to turn off the option of direct messaging entirely. o Note: TikTok has automatically disabled direct messages for registered accounts under the age of 16, effective April 30, 2020.
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1. Setting up Screen Time Management a. Go to either your child’s profile page or your own profile page. b. Found in the top right-hand corner, click on the three dots and then tap “Privacy and Settings”. c. Under the app settings, click “Digital Wellbeing”. d. Select “Screen Time Management” and continue with the steps that the app guides you through. 2. Turning on Restricted Mode a. Go to either your child’s profile page or your own profile page. b. Found in the top right-hand corner, click on the three dots and then tap “Privacy and Settings”. c. Under the app settings, click “Digital Wellbeing”. d. Select “Restricted Mode” and continue with the steps that the app guides you through. 3. Turning on Family Pairing a. Go to either your child’s profile page or your own profile page. b. Found in the top right-hand corner, click on the three dots and then tap “Privacy and Settings”. c. Under the app settings, click “Digital Wellbeing”. d. Select “Family Pairing” and continue with the steps that the app guides you through.
How to Set Up Privacy Controls on TikTok It is important to note that even if someone has a private account, major parts of their profile information (i.e., profile photos, usernames, and bios) will still be visible to all TikTok users. So, it is advised that you speak with your teen about excluding personal information from their profile – examples of pieces of information that are better not to reveal are their age, address, and phone number. 1. A way to ensure that your videos are not viewable by other users - unless you approve their follow request - is through making your TikTok account private. a. Navigate to your child’s profile page. b. Select “Privacy and Settings” on the page’s top-right corner (where there are three dots). c. Tap the Privacy and Safety option, under which you will be able to turn the “Private Account” selection on or off.
2. You are able to manage comments on a global level, meaning in relation to all of your posts. a. Navigate to “Privacy and Safety” settings.
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b. Click “Who Can Send Me Comments”. c. Select “Everyone”, “Friends” (mutual followers), or “Off”.
3. Additionally, you are able to turn off an individual video’s comments. a. Open the video that you wish to turn off comments for. b. Press the “Menu” button. c. Choose “Comments Off”.
4. It is an option to prevent other users from creating duet videos with your child. “Duet videos” are posts that include your initial video side by side with another user’s video on the same screen (often, but not always, the secondary user is making a parody of the user’s original video). a. Navigate to “Privacy and Safety: settings. b. Click “Who Can Duet with Me”. c. Select “Everyone”, “Friends” (mutual followers), or “Off”.
5. You can control which users send direct messages to the profile that you are selecting settings for. a. Navigate to “Privacy and Safety” settings. b. Tap “Who Can Send Messages to Me”.
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c. Choose accordingly.
6. If necessary, you can block and/or report another user. a. Locate the offending user’s profile and click the three dots (in the upper- right corner). b. Choose “Block this user” - you can also “Unblock” or “Report” a user on the same menu.
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YouTube Parental Control All information collected from: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/174084?vid=1-635752751552499729- 11295147854173419073
Turn Restricted Mode On or Off: 1. Go to the account icon
2. Click "Restricted Mode"
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3. Move the switch to “ON”
NOTE: You can also download the YouTube Kids app for Apple iOS or Android devices by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/yt/kids/
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Section 4- video games and consoles
Parental Control (New Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS) All information on this sheet was condensed from information at: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/308/p/430/c/184
What to Do: Check to see if your system is up to date by performing the following: 1. From the HOME menu, select the System Settings icon and tap "Open."
2. On the upper screen, check the version number listed next to "Ver." If it is 7.2.0- 17U or higher, your system is up to date.
3. If it is a lower number, it is recommended that you update your system before proceeding.
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a. See link above for instructions for updating your system.
4. Select Parental Controls from the System Settings menu and tap "Yes."
5. Select "Yes" when prompted with the question: "Do you want to configure these settings now?"
6. Select "Next" on the following screen if you are a parent or guardian.
7. Read the information on the screen and then tap "OK.
8. Tap "OK" again, then select a four-digit PIN. You will need to enter the PIN twice.
9. Follow the on-screen prompts and select a secret question. If you would like to create your own secret question, scroll to the bottom of the screen and select: "(Create your own secret question.):" a. Do not use a question with an answer that could be easily guessed by others, you are likely to forget, or that may change in the future, such as a favorite book, movie, or game.
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b. Be aware that when answering your secret question, the answer will be case sensitive.
10. Follow the on-screen prompts until you reach a screen that states: "Please consider registering an e-mail address." a. It is highly recommended that you register an e-mail for use with parental controls as it will allow you to conveniently acquire a PIN-resetting master key in the event that you forget both your PIN and secret question."
11. If you'd like to register an e-mail, select "Register" and continue to the next steps. You will need to be connected online to register an e-mail. a. If you would rather not register an email at this time, select "Cancel." You will now be able to select which items you'd like to restrict. When restrictions are complete, tap "Done" to save the settings. Parental controls are now in place.
12. Follow the on-screen prompts, then enter an e-mail address. Please ensure it is an email address that only parents, or guardians can access. You will be required to enter the email address twice.
13. A confirmation email will be sent to the e-mail you registered. It may take up to an hour to receive this email. If, after an hour, the email hasn't arrived, please check your SPAM folder.
14. You will now be able to select which items you'd like to restrict. When restrictions are complete, tap "Done" to save the settings. Parental controls are now in place.
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Nintendo Switch
All information on this sheet was condensed from information at: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/family-fun/parental- controls/ https://www.tomsguide.com/us/nintendo-switch-parental-controls,news- 24632.html
Viewing and Restricting Play Time: • As a parent, you can restrict the amount of time or how late the Nintendo Switch console can be used by your child each day. A notification will appear on the screen when the time limit has been met (this is referred to as an “alarm”). • If the Nintendo Switch console stays on past this time limit, the app will also inform you of this. If needed, you can set the system to automatically interrupt the game when the time limit has been reached (this is referred to as “suspending the software”). • Temporarily or for a whole day, play time alarms and game suspension features can be disabled by parents. This is done by entering a PIN.
To set up parental controls and play time restrictions, you will use the “Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App”. Follow these steps:
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1. Click the “System Settings” Button (the gear icon on the bottom row) on the Nintendo Switch:
2. On the Nintendo Switch, locate “Parental Controls” in the System Settings menu:
3. Download the Nintendo Switch Parent Controls app - this app is available for download onto an Android or iOS device.
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4. After installation has completed, sign into the app with your Nintendo account. If you have not already created one, you’ll want to do that now. Note: It is necessary to sign in with the same Nintendo account associated with the Nintendo Switch console that you wish to add parental control settings on.
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5. Input the registration code sent by the parental control app into the blue box marked “Enter Registration Code” on the bottom of the Nintendo Switch screen. This links your console to the app you downloaded.
6. You can now set your parental controls/content restrictions. You have the option to select categories of restrictions based on age, including “None”, “Teen”, “Pre-teen”,
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7. You can also monitor how much time your child spends playing. The following are options for restriction that this app allows: a. Set play time limits, b. Set a bedtime alarm, c. Set eShop restrictions, d. Prevent your child from posting on social media, e. Prevent your child from communicating with others through the console, and f. Decide which games your child is allowed to play.
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8. Additionally, you can block your child from sharing screenshots on Facebook and Twitter, which is a built-in feature of the Nintendo Switch.
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PlayStation 4 (PS4)
All information from: https://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/about_kids.html http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/family.html https://www.playstation.com /en-au/get-help/help-library/my-account/parental-controls/ps4-parental-controls/ https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/legal/ratings/
Set Up Your Family Manager: The family manager is an adult user who can add and manage family members, as well as put in place parental controls. 1. Select” ” (Settings) 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your sign in information 5. Select “Set Up Now” and follow the on-screen instructions to add family members
Appointing a Parent/Guardian: The parent or guardian is permitted to set parental controls and is appointed by family manager. 1. Select “ ” (Settings) 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your sign-in information 5. Select an adult family member that you want to appoint 6. Select the check box for “Parent/Guardian”
Viewing / Changing Settings 1. Select “ ” (Settings) 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your sign-in information 5. Select a family member to view or change any of the below settings: a. Family Member information b. Remove someone from your family c. Leave Family (family manager cannot leave their family) Page BreakParental Controls - How to Restrict Access to Network Features:
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1. Select “Settings” 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” a. You may need to re-enter your PSN account password 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Select the user you want to set parental controls for 5. Select “Parental Controls” 6. Select “Network Features.” This feature allows you to determine: a. whether to allow a child family member to communicate with other players on the PlayStation Network or view content created by other players b. the amount of access your child had to PlayStation Store content and online game features (this varies on the basis of your child’s age) c. the monthly spending limit for your child (discussed further below) 7. Changes are saved automatically
How to Set Monthly Spending Limits: 1. Select “Settings” 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Select the user you want to set spending limits for 5. Select “Parental Controls”
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6. Scroll to “Monthly Spending Limit” and press the “X” button
7. Choose a monthly spending limit and press the “X” button
How to Set Age Rating Levels for Games: **Before setting this restriction, you should know the appropriate parental control level that corresponds to your child’s age** 1. Select “Settings” 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management”
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4. Scroll to “Age Level for Games” and press the “X” button
5. Select the age range level you would like to set for your child’s account
How to Set Age Rating Levels for DVD Videos: 1. Select “Settings” 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Select the user you want to set age levels for 5. Select “Parental Controls”
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6. Scroll to “Age Level for Blu-Ray Disc and DVD Videos” and press the “X” button
7. Choose the age range levels you’d like to set for this account
How to Disable use of PlayStation VR:
You can choose whether or not to allow child family members to use the PlayStation VR headset. Please be aware the VR headset is not for use by children under the age of 12.
1. Select “Settings” 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Select the user you want to update VR settings for and select “Parental Controls” 5. Scroll down to “Use of PlayStation VR” and press “X” button
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6. Select “Not Allowed” to restrict this member from using the PlayStation VR headset.
How to Disable Use of the Internet Browser: 1. Select “Settings” 2. Select “Parental Controls/Family Management” 3. Select “Family Management” 4. Select the user you want to set Internet Browser restrictions for 5. Scroll to the “Use of Internet Browser” and press “X”
6. Select “Not Allowed” to the member you would like to restrict
How to View and Restrict Play Time: “Play time” refers to how long your child is logged into your PS4 system – this amount includes any time that games or applications are not running. Since play time resets at
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How to Prevent Children Changing Parental Controls: To prevent children from logging into the PS4 system using an adult account, set a login passcode in addition to the following settings: 1. To set a passcode select “ ” (Settings) 2. Select “Login Settings” 3. Select “Login Passcode Management”
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Twitch and Roblox Parental Control
All information from: https://www.bark.us/guides/app- management/twitch https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/gaming- consoles/roblox/ How to set up parental controls on Twitch: According to Twitch's community guidelines, no one under 13 years old should use the video streaming platform. The guidelines further recommend that teens between 13 and 18 only watch live streams under adult supervision. You need to enter a birth date to sign up, but that can be easily faked. Streamers can opt to provide a warning that lets potential viewers know that the content of their channel is intended for mature audiences. If you see one of these warnings — and they're obvious — you should consider having your child try a different channel. 1. To disable messages from strangers (on a computer) a. Click your child’s username in the top-right corner of the screen. b. From the menu that drops down, click Settings. c. At the top of the page, click Security and Privacy. d. Scroll down to the Privacy section. e. Click ‘Block Whispers from Strangers’ to On.
How to set up parental controls on Roblox:
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To add a parental pin and turn on restrictions 1. Log into Roblox and click settings on the top right of the screen. Under security, turn on ‘Account Pin’. Enter a pin.
2. Enter a pin
3. Turn off chat by logging into Roblox and click settings. Click Privacy. Under contact settings, change each menu to your desired setting. To turn off chat completely, select ‘no-one’ from each dropdown box.
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4. To turn on Account Restrictions a. Log into Roblox and click settings. Click Security. Under ‘Account Restrictions’ click enable.
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Wii U Systems (Wii U Deluxe, Wii U Basic)
1. How to set up your parental controls for the first time (Page 1) 2. How to change your parental controls (Page 2)
How to Set up Parental Controls for the First Time Note: A parent or guardian should configure these settings. What to Do: 1. From the Wii U Menu, select "Parental Controls." 2. Read the information on the screen, then tap "Next" or press the A Button to continue. 3. Tap "Next" or press the A Button. 4. Create a four-digit PIN, and then tap "OK." 5. Enter the four-digit PIN again to confirm, and then tap "OK." 6. Tap "OK" to select a secret question. 7. Select your secret question from the list or create your own question. Avoid questions with answers that may change, such as a favorite book or movie. 8. Use the on-screen keyboard to type in the answer to your secret question and tap "OK." Remember that your answer is case sensitive, so make sure it is something you will remember. 9. Tap "OK" to confirm the answer to your secret question. 10. You can tap "Start Over" to revise your four-digit PIN and secret question. 11. Tap "OK." 12. You can register an e-mail address to reset your four-digit PIN should you forget it. Tap "Next" or press the A Button. 13. Tap “OK." 14. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter in a valid e-mail address and tap "OK." 15. Enter in your e-mail address one more time to confirm it, and then tap "OK." 16. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address. 17. You may now adjust the parental controls settings.
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How to Change Parental Controls Note: A parent or guardian should configure these settings.
What to Do: 1. From the Wii U Menu, select "Parental Controls."
2. If prompted, tap "Next" and enter the four-digit PIN. o If the PIN has been forgotten, it will need to be reset. **see website for instructions on how to reset your PIN**
3. Select the option you wish to configure. o To change restriction settings, tap "Parental Controls Settings" and then "OK." o You can set different restrictions for each user. o To change the four-digit PIN, tap "Change PIN." Enter a new four-digit PIN then tap OK. Enter in the PIN one more time, and then tap "OK" twice. Select a secret question and create an answer that is at least four characters long, then tap "OK" three times. o To change the registered e-mail address, tap "Change E-Mail address" then tap "OK." Enter in an alternate e-mail address then tap "OK" twice to confirm. o To remove all Parental Control settings tap "Delete All Settings" or press the X Button. If the user on the system is Under-13, you will not be able to clear settings.
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Xbox 360 Parental Control All information from: https://screentimelabs.com/parental-controls/xbox-one-parental- controls/ How to Set up Parental Controls for the First Time Note: A parent or guardian should configure these settings. How to set parental control on Xbox One console: 1. Turn on the Xbox One and in the main menu select Settings.
2. In the menu on the left-hand side select Privacy & online safety.
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3. Here you can use the defaults that are set up or (and this is a better option) you can choose Custom.
4. On the next screen select Use but customize.
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5. There are a bunch of different privacy settings on this page, go through each one and set them depending on how your child uses their Xbox.
6. One of the settings that is best to change allows you to set the age limit for content and apps. So open Content & apps and select Access to content & apps menu.
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7. Then choose the age of your child so they can only play games or watch films/shows that are appropriate for them.
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