{"id":387,"date":"2023-04-11T10:44:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T10:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/?p=387"},"modified":"2023-07-14T06:52:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T06:52:23","slug":"parental-controls-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/guides\/parental-controls-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Set Up Parental Controls on Android: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Parenting in the digital age poses a unique set of challenges. <strong>Parents and guardians are wary of the things their children can do and access with their smartphones.<\/strong> That\u2019s where parental controls come in. These tools <strong>enable parents to set limits on their child&#8217;s app access while helping them develop healthier tech habits.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll tell you how to set up parental controls on Android. But before we begin, it\u2019s important to note that some devices like the Kurio Tab Connect come with pre-installed parental control features. The Kurio tablet uses Android 6.0 but has a KURIO GENIUS parental app that grants adults access to the system\u2019s main features and settings. This gives parents access to all the submenus, allowing them to set their own parameters of parental control. Our guide focuses strictly on <strong>parental control setups for standard Android smartphones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting Up Parental Controls on Android<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set up parental controls on Android through both the <strong>Google Family Link app<\/strong> and <strong>Google Play Store app<\/strong>. While the <strong>Google Family Link is designed primarily for Android, it can also be installed on an iOS device to manage accounts.<\/strong> For children 13 and below, you can create Google accounts using either the Android or iOS version of the installed app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps you need to take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Google Play app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the profile icon in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Settings &gt; Family &gt; Parental controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on Parental controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shield your parental controls with a PIN.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the type of content you want to filter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose how to filter or restrict access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down each of the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Open the Google Play App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Devices using Android\u2019s operating system have the <strong>parental controls hub in this app<\/strong>, so you\u2019ll need to <strong>access them from there<\/strong>. You\u2019ll have to add the parental controls feature to each Android device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d6d923b6c5.jpg\" alt=\"google play app\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Tap the Profile Icon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your device, the layout of the homepage may differ. However, you are more than likely to have your profile picture shown in the search bar. <strong>Tap on it, and then select Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d6e2e19cd4.jpg\" alt=\"google play settings\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Click on Settings &gt; Family &gt; Parental Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting the Settings option, you should be able to see a list of other options. Expand the one that says Family by tapping on the arrow on the right. The expanded section lets you see all available options, including your Android parental control status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d6e50a5d63.png\" alt=\"google play settings family\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If there has been no previous set-up for parental controls on the device, the settings should be off. Tap on it to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Turn on Parental Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To adjust the parental control settings, <strong>parental controls need to be turned on<\/strong>. To do so, simply <strong>hit the button at the top right of the page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d6e7f3d6e6.png\" alt=\"google play parental controls\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If for any reason you want to turn off parental controls in the future, you just have to tap the same button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Set Up Protection for Your Parental Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to ensure that the parental controls features are only controlled by you and that your kids can\u2019t simply switch it off whenever they want. So, naturally, <strong>you need to create a PIN<\/strong>. Android asks you to create one when you turn on the controls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d751ce0b74.jpg\" alt=\"parental controls android PIN\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you don\u2019t forget the PIN, as you can\u2019t turn off parental controls without entering it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Select the Type of Content You Want to Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have set up parental controls and created a security PIN for parental control settings, it\u2019s time to get down to business &#8211; filtering content your kids have access to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d6f634304a.png\" alt=\"google play parental controls content restriction\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Play has categories of content available for purchase and download. Some of these include apps and games, TV, and books. Some of the items in these categories, as you already know, may not be suitable for children. To restrict access to such content, head back to the parental controls page (at the top of the page, it should say \u201cparental controls are on\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, <strong>tap on the kind of content you want to restrict.<\/strong> In this case, we\u2019ll be setting restrictions for just the \u201cApps and Games\u201d category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Choose How to Filter or Restrict Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d6f9873cc7.png\" alt=\"android parental control settings age limit\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google has a <strong>simple limit system.<\/strong> All you have to do is <strong>pick the appropriate age, and the parental control system will handle the rest<\/strong>. Depending on your geographical location, you may see either the screen above or the one below, with PEGI ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trinity-core.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com\/dataprot\/assets\/624d6fcaf2236.png\" alt=\"google parental control PEGI \" width=\"500\" height=\"425\"><br><strong>PEGI stands for Pan European Game Information<\/strong> and is a rating system for video game content that helps consumers in the European market make proper decisions on what games or apps to get. It uses <strong>age recommendations and content descriptions. Both screens signify the same thing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One important thing to note is that <strong>these restrictions block access to apps in the Play Store<\/strong>. They cannot shield your child from in-game advertising or content from online multiplayer gaming that may be inappropriate or harmful. Also, Android\u2019s parental controls aren\u2019t designed to <a href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/statistics\/cyberbullying-statistics\/\">protect kids from cyberbullying<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting parental controls on Android does not work retrospectively. This means the <strong>restrictions you set won\u2019t work on previously downloaded apps<\/strong>. So, how can you block apps individually? This brings us to the Family Link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Family Link<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for more advanced options for how to put parental controls on Android, then <strong>Family Link is your best bet<\/strong>. With Family Link, you can <strong>block apps individually, either using the web version or the app itsel<\/strong>f.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download the app from the Play Store or even the App Store. Once downloaded, you can create a family group by inviting your family members with Google accounts. When they\u2019re under 13 (the minimum age requirement for managing a Google account), you can create accounts on their behalf. Here, you can <strong>set restrictions for each member<\/strong>, as opposed to having to set controls on individual devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Family Link, you can do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Block or allow individual apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hide apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set bedtimes and other time limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also <strong>receive notifications when any family member tries to download apps from the store<\/strong>. You will then have to approve or deny their request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Family Link app, you can also <strong>limit apps\u2019 access to your device\u2019s hardware (like microphones or cameras),<\/strong> <strong>manage SafeSearch settings on the Google search engine, and filter preferences on the YouTube Kids app<\/strong>. While some of these features can be accessed through the <a href=\"http:\/\/families.google.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Link website<\/a>, others such as the screen-time limit feature can only be managed through the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring your child\u2019s internet safety is a difficult but important task. That said, you can\u2019t monitor their daily screen time around the clock, and there is no perfect system to keep their eyes away from potentially harmful content. However, with the proper steps and a helping hand from Google\u2019s parental controls, your kids are guaranteed a safe online experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> 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