How to set a limit on a smartphone for a child. The best parental control apps for your Android phone

In the 2000s, parents looked for control solutions to prevent their children from spending too much time on computer screens, playing games all day long, and not visiting non-children's sites. Parents of this decade have a more difficult task. All threats computer addiction and the dangers of the Internet, which were relevant ten years ago, still remain in force, but new problems have also been added. For example, earlier it was possible to push a child out into the street and be sure that now he is definitely running around the yard, and not watching cartoons. However, in the century mobile technology he can go into the yard with a tablet, sit next to the local old women on a bench and continue to inspect Smeshariki. And it's good if he will inspect Smeshariki!

As a rule, acquaintance with a smartphone or tablet occurs during infancy. Already by 7-8 months, the baby is actively interested in the object that the mother constantly holds in her hand while she feeds him or shakes the stroller. Usually, even before the first birthday, the child already knows perfectly well what a smartphone is like, and in the period from a year to two, there is no more exciting activity for him than to poke at colorful icons. In clinics, in waiting rooms of airports and train stations, and in any other queues, a smartphone is a great way to focus a child's attention and help them to be quiet. With this approach, which is practiced by modern parents everywhere, by about two or three years old, children simply cannot do without electronic devices. And parents have to think about how to make their use as safe and beneficial as possible for children.

⇡ Standard Android OS tools

Starting with version 4.3 on Android tablets, it became possible to use restricted profiles. Thus, some means to ensure safety when using the device by children are in the operating system. To create a profile, go to settings and select "Users" → "Add user/profile". Then select "Restricted Profile". Parents can decide which installed apps are available to children and prevent in-app purchases. If the application developer has taken care of users of different ages, then when setting up the profile, it will also be possible to restrict the content of each program according to the user's age.

A restricted profile gives the child the ability to self-configure appearance home screen, including using widgets. In addition, data for each application for each account is stored separately. Thus, children of different ages can play the same games on the same tablet, but each will have their own achievements. It should be borne in mind that if parents close access to the application and then open it again, user data (information about levels passed, coins earned, and so on) will be lost forever.

There is no doubt that the built-in parental controls on Android devices will continue to improve. In the meantime, this mode is far from perfect and also works only on tablets, you can turn to third-party applications.

Not all parents have the opportunity to buy their own smartphone or tablet for their child, and some do not do it consciously. In any case, giving a child a smartphone to “play around”, after an hour and a half, you may not recognize your device: the wallpaper will be different, the shortcuts from the main screen will be removed, and so on. To avoid this, you can use the Parental Control application. In fact, this is a launcher for Android, just specialized. All that is required of a parent to save the settings of their smartphone is to set up the application once, and then launch it before handing the device to the child.

Having received a smartphone in hand, the child will see such a cheerful main screen with four groups of applications.

What programs will be in each of the groups, the parent chooses in advance. To do this, in parent mode, you need to open the list of all installed applications and manually drag the desired one into the appropriate categories - "Games", "Development", "Education" and "Other applications".

In addition, the parent can determine whether to block the ability to make calls and send SMS. If this option is enabled, the corresponding buttons on the main screen will not be available.

It is worth bearing in mind that in the child mode, the notification panel will be available to the child, so he will be able to change the quick settings. However, go to complete list he will not be able to set up the device - "Parental Control" by default blocks the launch of the "Settings" application. The most favorite children's option - wallpaper change - is available in the application. If the parent allows, the child will be free to change the wallpaper on the main screen.

As a bonus, Parental Control has a drawing board, which will surely help in cases where the child is already tired of playing with a smartphone, and the turn to the doctor has not yet come. Draw something for the kid or offer to draw it yourself. To display the board, simply swipe from the left edge of the screen towards the center. You can draw in different colors.

For older children (more specifically, for the parents of these children) who already have their own electronic device, Parental Control can offer a few more features. So, parents can set restrictions on use. In the free version, you can only specify the maximum number of hours that a child can spend in front of the screen during the day. It is also possible to set restrictions only on individual applications or categories of programs.

Premium users can also set separate restrictions depending on the days of the week, block work at certain times (say, during those hours when you need to perform homework or when the child is at school). The text that will be displayed on the lock screen can be anything - it all depends on the sense of humor and imagination of the parent.

Parental Control collects statistics on the use of the device in child mode and stores this data for a week. Therefore, curious dad and mom will always be able to find out which programs occupy the child the longest.

Finally, another app feature is location tracking. It works in conjunction with another application of the same developers - "PlayPad Remote Control". By turning on tracking, parents will always be able to find out where the child is at the moment.

For premium users, movement information is stored for twelve hours. By the way, with the help of remote control, you can change any settings of the "parent" launcher on the children's device: change the list of programs allowed to run, manage the allowed time for using the device, and so on.

In general, the PlayPad can be suitable for younger and middle-aged children before school age as protection against accidental clicks on my dad's smartphone. The application does not have protection against deletion - this can be done in the standard way. Unless, of course, the child manages to guess how to launch the forbidden Settings application.

The development of Xooloo is implemented on the same principle as the previous application. In essence, Xooloo App Kids is a launcher, and parents should choose it as the default launcher for it to work properly. When you first start, mom or dad will need to come up with a four-digit pin code, as well as indicate the address of their mailbox and enter the activation code that will come there. In the future, to access the settings and exit the baby launcher, you only need to remember the four-digit pin code.

Unlike "Parental Control - PlayPad", this application does not allow you to work with the notification bar, filling the entire screen. Switching between apps while Xooloo App Kids is active won't work either. Shortcuts of all applications available to the child are placed on the main screen. Unfortunately, there is no way to create folders, so if there are more than twenty applications allowed for a child, they will be placed on the next screen. You can navigate between screens by swiping.

By default, all applications installed on the device are hidden. You can specify which of them will be available in the children's mode in the settings.

Parents are offered several pre-installed applications, among which there is one responsible for changing the wallpaper. A tool for viewing cartoons is unlikely to be of interest to most Russian parents, since the cartoons selected in it are English language. In addition, parents are invited to choose a schedule in accordance with which the child can use a smartphone or tablet.

The paid version of Xooloo App Kids has more features. So, the child will be able to call the contacts selected by the parents from the address book. You can also allow access to view favorite photos in the gallery, specify the video files allowed for viewing. In addition, the application offers its own browser, which is equipped with a safe surfing function. In any case, you can add sites to the "black" list manually.

Xooloo App Kids does not appear in the general list of applications - it can only be removed from parent mode.

And here is a Russian development, in many ways reminiscent of Xooloo App Kids, but offering content in Russian. Since children on the tablet like not only to play, but also to watch cartoons, the application has a selection of Russian-language YouTube channels with popular cartoons. Which of them will be available to the child, the parent decides when setting up the child mode. In any case, this approach is very convenient. The child will not be able to go on a free swim in the ocean of similar videos on video hosting, which can lead him to pages that are completely unchildish.

In addition to YouTube, you can give your child access to view video files stored in the device's memory and on a memory card. A similar approach is implemented for books and music: the application displays a list of all found files and prompts parents to choose which of them will be available in children's mode.

All available applications are divided into games and programs. As with all other solutions for parental control, it is possible to choose whether the application will be shown to the child and to which group it will be assigned.

The section of recommended applications contains some children's programs for different ages: puzzles, assistants in teaching language, mathematics, and so on. You can perceive them as advertising, or as help in choosing the right apps for your child. By the way, the advertising banner occupies most of the screen in the parent mode, but, which is nice, the ad is targeted, on a children's theme, and therefore it can also be of interest to parents.

The design of the children's mode suggests that the target audience applications - preschoolers. In any case, from the point of view of the child, everything is as simple as possible. For example, selecting the Video icon displays thumbnails of all available YouTube videos and channels, and then immediately starts playback.

TimeAway is a parental control solution designed for preschool and school age children. It is assumed that the child already has their own electronic device. You need to install TimeAway on it, as well as on the parent's smartphone. You can link up to six devices with a free account.

When registering, the parent selects a five-digit pin code, which will later need to be used to change the settings. Remotely, you can set the hours when the device is unavailable (sleep time and school hours), set usage time limits separately for each application, set a break in using the device.

In addition, it is possible to immediately block all device functions. What's interesting: when managing multiple devices, you can block them all in one fell swoop. This is an effective tool that can help if, say, it is not possible to gather all family members at the dinner table.

TimeAway maintains detailed device usage statistics by application. In addition, there is a function of tracking the location on the Google map and blocking individual applications.

It's nice that all the features are available in TimeAway for free, but it hasn't been without a fly in the ointment. The app has a horrendous translation into Russian, probably done with the help of a machine translator. As you know, it is impossible to change the language of an Android application if the developer has not provided for this, so you need to either put up with it or look for an alternative.

TimeAway is displayed in the general list of applications, but it cannot be deleted or stopped. To do this, you first need to enter the parent pin code in the program settings.

In modern children's literature, it is often written that restrictions and prohibitions are not the most The best way impact on the child. Children grow up and sooner or later become smarter than their parents, which means they can easily figure out how to bypass protection. It is much more effective not to ban, but to turn parental control into a fun game.

It is this approach that is practiced in the KidRead application. This is the same children's launcher, but with a timer. All applications that the child launches are divided into gaming, educational and neutral. Parents decide which category to include each program installed on the device.

Further, for the time spent in the educational application, the child can earn points, and for the time spent in games, they can lose them. Neutral applications, which by default include programs for making calls and sending SMS, do not participate in the game with points. Immediately after the first launch of KidRead, the child starts with fifty points, and their number decreases or increases, depending on what the child does.

If the score drops to zero, the child can no longer play. Each application can be rated by a parent from -5 to +5 points.

However, when installing the application, parents should remember that if a child can download games on their own, then they will have to deal with filling the training section themselves. And doing it once will not be enough - children get bored with the same thing very quickly, so most likely you will have to spend more time looking for interesting and useful applications for the development of the child. By the way, to train parental brains, KidRead developers have provided an interesting way to exit the child mode. Along with a pin code and a picture password, you can also solve addition, subtraction and multiplication problems. True, if the child completed the first two classes high school, he can bypass such passwords without problems.

KidRead supports multiple accounts, which is convenient for parents who have more than one child.

For each, you can create your own set of allowed applications and set your own restrictions. The application allows you to specify the total time that each child can spend with electronic device, as well as separately for each category of applications.

Being in his profile, the child can change the wallpaper, enable / disable Wi-Fi, add application shortcuts to the screen. To exit the child mode, you can choose one of three options: use a pin code, a graphic password, or solve an example.

You can manage allowed apps and restrictions and view your statistics at kidread.com. This collects data about all the applications that were launched by the child. Information can be viewed in text or graphic form.

⇡ Conclusion

In general, parental control applications serve two main purposes. When it comes to very young children, they help to keep the mother's or father's device in its original form, creating a kind of "sandbox" for the child. In the case of older children, they can also help parents control the time that the child spends in front of the screen, limit the use of certain applications. In any case, if the child understands that he is being restricted, then it is necessary to discuss the meaning of the prohibitions with him in confidential conversations and do not forget to offer an alternative. If you don’t like what cartoons the child is watching, take your time and find better ones, if you think the games are inappropriate, offer good ones, if the child sits on the couch all the time, throw a ball at him and invite him for a joint walk in the park.

And in no case should you use parental control programs as a substitute for communicating with children. The day will come when such a funny today's preschooler will win the city Olympiad in Informatics, and then (and most likely much earlier) he will come up with a dozen ways to circumvent parental prohibitions.

The Internet is useful and dangerous at the same time, especially if children use it. After all, on the net you can find not only useful information, but a lot of negative, harmful and “not childish”. In order to protect your child from all this, use special programs.

How to set parental controls on Android

The presence of tablets and smartphones in children in our time is not uncommon. Basically, these are devices based on the Android OS. These gadgets occupy the child, but still parents should think about the purposes for which he uses it.

To prevent your child from visiting unwanted sites, install parental controls on the device. How to do this, you will learn from our article.

Built-in Android Parental Controls

The Android system and built-in applications from Google are not rich in popular parental control features. But still, something can be configured without resorting to third-party programs.

Worth knowing: the location of the options is indicated for pure Android. On some tablets with their own launchers, the settings may be located in a different place and section, for example, in the “Advanced” section.

For the little ones - blocking in the application

The "Lock in the application" function makes it possible to run one program in full screen and prohibit switching to any other software or Android "desktop".

To enable these features, follow these steps:

• open Settings, go to Security, and then App Lock;
• run the option (having previously read about its use);
• run the desired program and press the "Browse" button (square), lightly drag the application up and click on the "Pins" image.

As a result, the use of Android will be limited to this application until you remove the lock. To do this, click and hold the "Back" and "Browse" buttons.

Parental controls in the Play Store

The Play Market allows you to set parental controls to restrict the installation and purchase of programs.

• click on the "Menu" button in the Play Market and go to the settings;
• open the "Parental Control" tab, turn the punch to the "On" position, and enter your pin code;

• set restrictions on filtering games and applications, movies and music by age;
• so that paid purchases of programs are not made without entering the Google account password in the Play Store settings, use the "Authentication upon purchase" section.

YouTube Parental Control

Thanks to certain settings, you can restrict the viewing of YouTube videos for children. In the program itself, click on the menu button, go to "Settings", go to the "General" section and activate the "Safe Mode" item.

There are programs from Google "YouTube for kids" in Google Play, the restriction parameters are already set here and you cannot turn it off.

Users

Android allows you to create a pair of user accounts. To do this, go to "Settings", and then to "Users".

In general (apart from restricted profiles, which are rare), it is not possible to set restrictions for the second user, but the function can still come in handy:

• Program settings are saved separately for each user. For yourself, you can not set parental control settings, but simply set a password. The child in this case will have access to the device only through the second user.
• All passwords, codes and payment data are stored separately for different users.

It is important to know! When using multiple accounts, the installation and uninstallation of programs is reflected in all Android accounts.

Restricted user profiles on Android

The feature to create a restricted profile has been around for a long time, but for some reason it has not become popular and is only available on some tablets. Smartphones do not have this feature.

You can find this option by going to "Settings", then select "Users", go to "Add User\Profile" and "Restricted Profile". If profile creation starts immediately during setup, then your device does not have the profile restriction feature.

Third Party Parental Control Apps on Android

Recently, the parental control feature has become in demand, but own funds Android is still not enough. To do this, there are many programs for parental control in the Play Market.

Parental Control Screen Time

The application has a Russian interface and is popular among users.

Program functions are available free of charge only for two weeks. At the expiration of this period only basic options remain available, which are limited to the history of browsing sites on the Internet.

Parental control from antivirus vendors

You can control the use of Android devices with the help of special antivirus programs that can already be installed by default, such as F-Secure SAFE and Quick Heal Total Security.

For additional protection, there are separate applications from the creators of antivirus programs. Install an anti-virus vendor, and limit malware downloads, so you can keep yourself out of trouble.

Kaspersky Safe Kids

Free version of the application for Russian-speaking users. The software supports many useful functions: blocking programs, sites, tracking the use of a smartphone and tablet, limiting the operating time.

For an additional fee, you can use other functions: determining the location, tracking VK activity, monitoring calls and messages.

To control the use of the device by a child, a free version of the software is sufficient.

Installing this application on a device used by a child will allow you to do the following: enter an age limit, specify the name of the child, create a parent account, set special Android permissions that will allow you to control devices and prevent the removal of programs.

Installing the program on a parent's smartphone will help track the activity of children on the Internet and establish rules for the operation of programs, the Internet and other devices.

While connected to the Internet on the child's phone, you can control his activities from the parent's device. By making some changes, parents can protect their children from visiting inappropriate sites.

Norton Family parental control (Symantec)

The software will help protect your child from visiting unwanted sites on the Internet, as well as detect threats in time, before they become a problem.

It will also allow you to do the following things:

• Monitor network usage. Parents will always be aware of what sites their child has visited, block dangerous sites.
• Control the use of programs. You will learn about which games children have downloaded from the Internet, and you can make available for use only those that you deem necessary. You will also find out all the information about the sites that children visit most often.
• View keys. By reviewing the key phrases that are entered to search for information, the parent will be able to find out what his child is interested in.

With the help of the application, you can teach children to use their phone wisely and filter out unnecessary information. This is possible due to the setting of time limits in the use of the Internet.

Parents can set time limits or set a schedule for using the device for their own purposes. You can also receive newsletters on email or to the parent portal about the activities of their children.

With Norton Family, you can develop healthy online habits in your child. Teach your child to use the net safely. Explain to him that not all sites are useful and carry good information. If you find out that the child tried to access a prohibited site, explain why it should not be visited.

Thanks to media tracking, you can find out exactly which videos children have watched, and if you don’t like something, first discuss what you watched, and then block access to the site.

Norton Family will allow you to teach your child how to communicate safely by SMS and protect him from unnecessary shocks. Also, you can always find out where your children are thanks to the tracking program.

Bitdefender Parental Control

It will help protect children from the harmful effects of the World Wide Web by limiting visits to websites and the time spent on them.

Positive sides:

• Multifunctionality (not only blocking sites is carried out, but also a log of visits to social networks is kept);
• The program operates on PC, mobile phones and tablets such as Android;
• The mobile version of the program allows you to track the location of the child.

Negative sides:

• Shareware operation, after ninety days you have to pay money for further use.
• No Russian localization.

Offline Parental Control Apps

With offline parental control software, you'll always know where your child is, what they're doing, what their hobbies are, and why they need Internet access at all.

SafeKiddo Parental Control

Easy to use application. Installation takes place automatically. The interface is clear and you can manage it intuitively.

The software is suitable for Android and Iphone devices. The application works in standard mode, allows parents to control the use of the Internet by children.

Main functions:

• safe search when using all browsers;
• setting up website blocking;
• site access control;
• settings management;
• setting a limit on the use of the gadget;
• fixing the child's activity on the Internet;
• control of devices in real time;
• limiting the use of prohibited sites.

With the help of the software, you can easily control the devices of several children at once at will, using individual settings for each of them.

Kids Zone Parental Controls

The software is in demand among users and has high rating among the applications presented on Google Play. Kids Zone is already used by 500,000 parents.

Download and run the application, it can be done in just a few seconds.

• create a profile and choose safe sites for your child;
• set a limit, and you can limit the use of the gadget by your child;
• set the wallpaper on the screen, which the child will choose himself;
• set a passcode on your device and you can block it from unwanted use.

After installing Kids Zone, the software begins to constantly monitor the device that the child uses. If he uses prohibited sites, the software will block them.

Main functions:

• restricting access to unwanted websites;
• setting a limit on the use of the device;
• blocking purchases;
• preventing viewing of non-children's video;
• blocking access to social networks;
• re-blocking the device after a reboot;
• preventing the removal of installed programs on the device;
• protection of contacts and settings from reset and deletion;
• protection of personal data from prying eyes;

Additional functions:

• the ability to create multiple profiles, for example, for each child separately or for each application;
• countdown, the child will be able to see how much time is left for the game;
• for each individual profile, you can set your wallpaper;
• Instant Unlock will enable parents to receive incoming calls during the lock.

Flaws:

• There is no translation into Russian.
• The program has been specially designed to meet all the wishes of parents. Kids Zone has no extra features, all efforts are aimed at setting blocks for unnecessary entertainment.
• The software works well on all devices, the main thing is that they work on the basis of Android.
• There is nothing complicated in managing the application, it is specially designed to be easy to handle. You will be able to control the devices of not only small children, but also teenagers.

When choosing a program for parental control, be sure to familiarize yourself with its capabilities. Also consider the age of the child.

To understand what exactly you want to block access to, review the history of visiting sites, and you will immediately understand what needs to be blocked.

Parental controls are installed on smartphones, game consoles and computers. They mainly do this in order to restrict access to content with an age limit and set time limits for the use of certain programs and functions, up to a complete ban on access to them. Read on to find out how to remove parental controls from your Apple devices, Android phone or tablet, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Mac or Windows computers with or without a password.

Steps

iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Remember that parental controls on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch are called Restrictions. They can be used to limit content such as movies, TV shows, and music based on ratings, as well as in-app purchases, access to the iTunes store, camera, and FaceTime.

1. Turn off parental controls with a password. The procedure for removing the restriction is identical for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch:

   • Open Settings > General.
   • Open Restrictions.
   • Select "Turn off restrictions" and enter the password.

2. To disable passwordless restrictions, you will need iBackupBot. With it, you can set a new password, while saving all the data and contacts.

   • Go to Settings > iCloud and turn off Find My iPhone.
   • Now connect your phone to your computer and select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in the list of devices in iTunes.
   • Select the "Browse" tab and click on "Backup Now".
   • Download and install free trial version iBackupBot for iTunes.
   • Launch iBackup and open the newly created backup of your device.
   • Open the System Files > Home Domain tab.
   • Open Library > Preferences.
   • Find the com.apple.springboard.plist file and open it in the built-in editor. This will ask you to purchase an iBot. Click Cancel.
   • Find the country setting limited to commands . You should have the following text in front of you (the "|" sign indicates a line break): countryCode | us |
   • On the line below add the following (the "|" sign indicates a line break): SBParentalControlsPIN | 1234
   • Save the file.
   • Connect your device, select it in the iBackup program and click the "Restore from backup" button. Select the backup you created.
   • When the restore is complete, the device will reboot. After that, the "Restrictions" function should have a new password: 1234. Use it to disable the restrictions, as shown in the second step.

3. Turn off passwordless restrictions by setting up your device as a new device. If you have a copy of the device before the restrictions were activated, you can restore it from it. Otherwise, you will have to set up the device as a new device. WARNING: This action will erase all data and content from your device, including songs, videos, contacts, photos, and calendar reminders.

   • Make sure you have installed on your computer latest version iTunes.
   • Connect your device to your computer and select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the list of devices in iTunes.
   • Open the Overview tab.
   • Click on the "Restore" button.
   • When you are prompted to save the settings, do not agree, otherwise the restrictions that you are trying to get rid of will remain.
   • Click the "Restore" button again.
   • When the restore is complete, the device will reboot and the welcome screen will appear. Do not disconnect your device until the "Connect to iTunes" screen disappears or until you see "iPhone activated."

   Android phone or tablet

   1. Turn off PIN restrictions on a tablet running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or later. Android (version 4.3 and above) allows users to create restricted profiles that block access to certain applications. With a password, you can restrict which applications the user will have access to.

      • Enter your PIN on the lock screen to sign in with an unlimited account.
      • Open "Settings" and go to the "Users" tab, then to the restricted account.
      • Select the programs that the restricted account will have access to.

   2. Turn off the purchase and download content restriction in Google Play using a PIN code on an Android phone or tablet. To get started, launch the Google Play Store app.

      • Press "Menu" and then "Settings".
      • Find the option "Use a PIN for purchases", "Require confirmation for purchases" or "Restrict purchases with a password" and turn it off. You will be asked to enter a PIN.

   3. Turn off content restrictions on Google Play with a PIN code on your Android tablet or phone. To get started, launch the Google Play app.

      • Open Settings, and under the User Controls tab, select the Content Filtering option.
      • When you are asked to enter a password, do so.
      • Check all boxes (All, Kids, Teens, Adults) to allow all content.

   4. To disable content restrictions on Google Play without a PIN, use the data wipe. This method allows you to erase the set PIN code and remove the filter.

      • Open Settings > Apps.
      • Select Google Play Store.
      • Click on the "Clear data" button.

   5. Disable the parental control app by rebooting the device in safe mode(works on most Jelly Bean version devices). Since Android has a relatively small number of built-in parental controls, parents often install monitoring and security applications themselves to restrict their children's access to the Internet and certain applications. Sometimes, to disable all these features, it is enough to restart the device in safe mode.

      • Press and hold the power button on your device.
      • In the menu that appears, select "Power off".
      • After that, a dialog box should appear asking you to confirm the transition to safe mode. Click OK. If the window does not appear, try using alternative method below.
      • After rebooting the phone, “Safe Mode” should appear in the lower left corner.

   6. Disable parental control apps by restarting your device in safe mode (if the previous method didn't work). Starting the device in safe mode can neutralize most parental control applications.

      • Turn off your phone.
      • After it turns off, press the power button to turn it back on.
      • While the phone is booting, press the volume up and down buttons at the same time and hold them while the OS boots.
      • As a result, in the lower left corner you should see the inscription: "Safe Mode".
      • To exit safe mode, simply restart your device again.

   Xbox console

   1. You can disable parental controls on Xbox 360 if you have a password. With this feature, you can control access to content and which games can be played.

      • Go to the "My Account" page.
      • In the top right corner, click Sign In and sign in with your Microsoft account.
      • Click Security > Family & Forums > Privacy Settings.
      • Click or click on one of the links under Content Access or Online Privacy and Security, depending on which settings you wish to change.
      • Click on your gamertag and change your privacy and security settings as you see fit.

   2. You can disable parental controls on Xbox 360 without a password. WARNING: This method will reset all settings to factory settings, so we strongly recommend that you first save all applications, games, save files and other data.

      • First, turn off your console and remove all storage devices.
      • Restart your console, go to System Preferences > Console Preferences > System Information.
      • Press: Left Trigger, Right Trigger, X, Y, Left Bumper, Right Bumper, Up, Left Bumper, Left Bumper, X.
      • After that, a menu called "Restore Factory Defaults" should appear.
      • Click "Yes" to reset the settings. Then the screen will go dark for about two seconds.
      • Select the desired language from the list.
      • Next, the Xbox 360 Storage menu should appear and two options to choose from: Done and Continue Anyway. Choose the second option.
      • The Completing Basic Settings screen will display three options: Family, Advanced, and Xbox Control Panel. Choose the last option.
      • Turn off the console and insert a memory card or hard drive.
      • Turn your console back on. Parental control settings lock should be gone.

   3. Turn off parental controls on Xbox One with a passcode.

      • Log in with your account.
      • Press the Menu button on your controller and select Options.
      • Scroll right until you find the "Family" section, select the child account you want to set up.
      • Select "Adult" to disable parental controls on the account.

   4. You can disable parental controls on Xbox One by doing a factory reset. WARNING: This method will reset all settings to factory settings, so we strongly recommend that you first save all applications, games, save files and other data.

      • Open home page and press the Menu button on your controller.
      • Select Settings > System.
      • Select Restore Factory Defaults. You will be warned that this action will erase all accounts, applications, games, saves and settings. Click Yes.
      • This will reset your Xbox console to factory settings with parental controls disabled.

   PlayStation console

   1. Use the password to disable Parental Controls on PS4. Note: The default password is "0000". To remove all restrictions, you must disable controls in nine different places.

      • Log in to the subaccount you want to set up.
      • While on the main screen, press the up arrow on the gamepad to get to the functional menu.
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict PS4 Features > Apps.
      • Select "Allow" to remove all restrictions.
      • Next, go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict PS4 Features > Blu-ray Disc and select Allow.
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict PS4 Features > DVD and select Allow.
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict PS4 Features > Web Browser and select Allow.
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Restrict Use of PS4 Features > Select New User and Sign in to PS4 and select Allow.
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, and then select the sub account you want to change and press the X button. Select Parental Controls, and under Chat/Message, select " Allow".
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, then select the sub account you want to change and press the X button. Select Parental Controls, and under User Generated Media, select Allow ".
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, then select the sub account you want to change and press the X button. Select Parental Controls, and under Data Restriction, select Allow ".
      • Go to Settings > Parental Controls > Sub Account Management, then select the sub account you want to change and press the X button. Select Parental Controls, and under Monthly Spending Limit, select Unlimited ".

   2. To disable Parental Controls on PS4 without a password, you need to reset the system to factory settings.

      • First, restart the system in safe mode. Turn off your console. After that, press and hold the Power button. Release the button when you hear two beeps, one when pressed and another after 7 seconds.
      • Connect the DualShock 4 controller to the set-top box via a USB cable and press the PS button on the controller. You are now in safe mode.
      • Select the "Restore default settings" option to reset the console to factory settings.
      • After restarting your PS4, you will be able to remove parental controls using the method described above. The default password will be "0000".

   3. Use a password to turn off parental controls on PS3. Note: In order to have full access to all content and the network, three different sets of settings will need to be disabled.

      • Open the "Settings" menu and select "Security Settings".
      • In the "Parental Control" field, enter a four-digit password (the default is "0000").
      • Set Parental Controls to "Off" and click "OK" in the window that appears.
      • Next, go to the "BD - Parental Control" field. Enter a four-digit password.
      • Set the option to "Do not restrict".
      • Finally, go to the "Web Browser Launch Control" field and enter the password too.
      • Click Turn Off.

   4. To disable Parental Controls on PS3 without a password, you need to reset the system to factory settings.

      • Open the Settings menu and select System Settings.
      • Select "Restore default settings" and then confirm your choice.
      • You can now turn off parental controls using the above method. The default password will be "0000".

   nintendo

   1. To disable parental controls on the Nintendo Wii, you will need a password.

      • Go to the Parental Controls channel by selecting the appropriate menu item.
      • Enter your PIN.
      • From the parental control settings menu, select Delete All Settings. Confirm disabling parental controls by clicking the Delete button.

   2. Disable parental controls on Nintendo Wii without password.

      • Select Wii Settings from the main menu.
      • Select "Parental Control" and confirm the change of settings.
      • When you are prompted to enter a password, click "I forgot" (I Forgot). Repeat the same on the next page.
      • You will be given an eight-digit confirmation number.
      • Navigate to this address on your computer.
      • Make sure the "Current Date" in your time zone matches the date on your Wii.
      • Enter the received number in the field next to the words "Confirmation Number" (Confirmation Number) and click "Get Unlock Code" (Get Reset Code).
      • Press "OK" on the console, enter the unlock code and press "OK" again.
      • Select Delete All Settings to disable parental controls.

   3. Turn off parental controls on your Nintendo 3DS or DSi with a password. In this sense, Nintendo is quite convenient, as it allows you to remove all restrictions with just a few taps.

      • Tap Parental Controls > Edit.
      • Enter your PIN and tap OK.
      • Click on "Remove Settings" to disable the parental control feature. Click on "Delete" to confirm the deletion.

   4. Disable parental controls on Nintendo 3DS without a password. This method consists of obtaining a confirmation number by filing a claim that you have forgotten your password. With this number, you will be able to generate an unlock code that will allow you to change your password.

      • Go to homebrew-connection.org on your computer and download the 3DS Parental Tool from there.
      • Back on the 3DS, select System Preferences > Parental Controls.
      • Tap "I forgot my PIN" and then "I forgot" on the next page. You will be given a confirmation number.
      • Launch the 3DS Parental Tool on your computer and enter the confirmation number you received.
      • Make sure the date on your computer matches the date on your 3DS and click "Get Key". You will be given a master key.
      • Back on the 3DS, click OK. Enter the master key and click OK again.
      • Tap "Delete Settings" and then "Delete" to remove parental controls.

   5. Disable parental controls on Nintendo DSi without a password. This method consists of obtaining a confirmation number by filing a claim that you have forgotten your password. With this number, you will be able to generate an unlock code that will allow you to change your password.

      • Select System Preferences (wrench icon) from the touch screen menu.
      • Click on Parental Controls > Edit.
      • When you are prompted to enter a password, tap "I forgot". Repeat the same on the next page.
      • You will be given an eight-digit confirmation number.
      • Navigate to this address on your computer.
      • Make sure the "Current Date" in your time zone matches the date on your DSi.
      • Enter the received number in the field next to the words "Confirmation Number" (Confirmation Number) and click "Get Unlock Code" (Get Reset Code). A five-digit unlock code will be generated for you.
      • Press "OK" on your 3DS or DSi and then enter the unlock code.
      • Tap "Remove Settings" to remove parental controls.

   Computers running Windows

   1. You can temporarily disable parental controls with an administrator password. Completely deleting parental control settings on a computer is highly discouraged, as this will lose all account settings. By disabling them temporarily, you can later, if necessary, turn them back on.

      • Log in with an administrator account. Go to "Control Panel".
      • Scroll to the " Accounts Users and Family Safety" and in the "Parental Controls" section, click on the line "Management".
      • Slide the button to the OFF position to turn off parental controls. To turn it back on, move the button to the "ON" position.
      • It may take up to 10 minutes for the new settings to be applied.

   2. Disable parental controls without an administrator password using the Startup repair tool. ATTENTION: this way reset the administrator password.

      • Restart your computer. During the startup process (when "Starting Windows" appears), abruptly turn off the computer by removing the plug from the outlet.
      • Turn on your computer. You should now be able to run Launch Startup Repair. Run it.
      • When you are prompted to confirm System Restore, click Cancel. Note: The startup repair program will run for 5-10 minutes.
      • When the program completes, you will be offered two options to choose from: "Send problem data" and "Do not send". Instead, click on the arrow next to View Details.
      • Scroll to the most recent link: X:\windows\system32\en-RU\erofflps.txt. Click on it to open a text file.
      • Now click File > Open. Open "My Computer" and go to the local drive.
      • Open the Windows folder. Change the file display option to "All Files"
      • Open the "System32" folder and find a file called "sethc".
      • Right-click on it and select "Rename". Add a "0" sign at the end of the name and click on the empty space to save the new name.
      • Find a file called "cmd". Copy this file. Scroll to the very bottom and paste the file to create a copy of it (cmd - copy).
      • Right click on this file and rename it "sethc". Save the new name.
      • Close the open window and the text file itself.
      • Select "Don't send" on the recovery screen. Then click the "Finish" button. After that, your computer will restart.
      • At the login screen, press the Shift button five times. After that, a command prompt window should appear.
      • Enter the following: net user (your parent's username) *. Don't forget to put a space before the asterisk. Press Enter. Note: If there is a space in the username, replace it with an underscore. That is, "Username" should become "UserName".
      • Now you can change the password or disable it completely by pressing the Enter button twice.
      • Now sign in and follow the instructions in the first step to turn off parental controls.

Hello dear friends! In this small article, I want to tell you how to install parental control for android whether it's a phone or a tablet. I won’t write too much, let’s get right down to business.)) And so download the Parental Control program from Google Play using this Link, the program is free, of course there is also a paid part, but the free part is enough for us. I want to note right away that I looked at many similar programs for parental control on the phone, but I settled on Parental Control. It is free, quite easy to use, convenient and simple interface, a minimum of settings.

After installation, open the program and in the window that appears you will need to set a pin code that only you will know. This is necessary to access all applications and settings on your phone or tablet so that you can change settings and allow access to applications and access to the Internet.

In this window, enter your email, if you suddenly forget your pin code, it will be sent to you by mail.

This window contains all settings of the Parental Control program. As you can see, everything is quite simple and clear, with a minimum of settings. I didn’t go deep and study the tabs with the “Tracking” and “Management” settings, I just don’t need it, those functions are quite enough to control the child on a phone or tablet.

Open the "Statistics" item - This item will show all the applications and actions where your child went and what applications he tried to open.)))

The next item is "Settings" - There are only three settings items in this item.

1. Prohibit deletion - The application cannot be uninstalled while this option is enabled, enable this option.
2. Stop protection - Do not change anything in this setting.
3. Change pin code - It’s clear here, in this setting you can change the pin code.

There are two more items in the main window of the program.
1. General category - You can simply add all applications to access in one general category.

2. New category - You can create a category with any name and place certain applications in it for access. In order to write a new category name, click on the pencil in the upper corner next to the basket and enter a new name. Next, click on the "Add Application" tab, a window will open with all installed applications on your phone or tablet, check the boxes for those applications that you want to open access to.

3. The next tab "Restrictions" - Everything is simple here, you can set the time and on what days access to allowed applications and games, as well as access to the Internet, will be allowed.

And as you can see, working with the parental control program on an Android phone is quite simple. After installing the program, all applications, games, Internet access, SMS, contacts, etc. will be blocked and a window will constantly appear where you will need to enter a pin code. Select on the phone, for example, the "Contacts" group, enter the pin code and click on the "Add" item to the category. If you did not create a category, then simply select "General category" thereby you allow access to the "Contacts" group. Add all those groups according to the same scheme that you want to open access for the child.

That's all friends, as you noticed, creating parental controls on an Android phone or tablet is quite simple. If you liked the article, share it on social networks, write reviews in the comments, ask questions on the "Questions / Answers" page and in the comments. Good luck to everyone and see you soon!!!

A smartphone has long become a familiar thing not only in the hands of an adult, but also a child. Many children receive their first mobile phone almost from the first grade in order to always stay in touch with their parents. In addition, a smartphone is not only a means for making calls, but also a rather powerful educational and gaming platform.

However, a multifunctional gadget in the hands of a minor can also become a source of problems associated with visiting unwanted sites on the Web or downloading malware. Therefore, the Android system provides the ability to set parental controls on the child's phone.

Main features of parental control:

• Protecting the child from negative web content (violence and pornography);
• Prohibition on downloading paid programs;
• Protection against malicious viruses that can get into the phone along with applications from untrusted sources;
• Limiting the time a child spends on games.

Parents can restrict their child's access to certain phone functions through Android settings, the Google Play store, and by installing special applications that are installed on a mobile device.

Method 1. Parental control settings in Android

To make the gadget as safe as possible for the child, it is enough to set up user access restrictions:

• Open Android settings;
• Select Users;
• Click on the Add user command;
• Set restrictions on the guest account.

The child will be able to choose which applications will be installed on his desktop, but parents will control access to them. For example, you can restrict access to the browser or assign a password to the Google Play store.

By setting up parental controls, adults can provide their child with the most useful study apps that will become great helpers for him in school lessons and when doing homework.

Method 2: Google Play Settings

To prevent the child from downloading everything from the shelves of the Google virtual store, parents just need to enable the "Parental Control" function in the Google Play application itself:

• Open the app store;
• Go to settings;
• Select "Parental Control";
• Set and confirm the pin code.

After that, Google Play gives you the opportunity to set up content filtering. Games, apps and movies are subject to rating limits ranging from 0 to 18 years old. And the checkbox in the "Music" section sets a ban on downloading songs with profanity.

Method 3. Applications

Parents who are worried about how to control their child's phone can use the functions of special applications. There are several popular and convenient parental control programs on Google Play:

• Parental control Screen Time;
• Kid's Shell;

Parental Control Screen Time

The Screen Time app helps parents manage their child's smartphone time. The program consists of two parts: the main application and the Screen Time Companion add-on, which is installed on the child's mobile device.

After that, adults can track all the activity on the phone of a son or daughter: what games the child plays, how much time he devotes to entertainment applications, what he watches or listens to.

Among the main functions of the Screen Time app are:

• Setting the running time of applications;
• Blocking certain applications;
• Prohibition of access to social networks during school hours;
• Adding extra minutes for programs.

Thus, if a child instead of lessons or lunch, as they say, “sticks” on the phone, parents just need to press the necessary buttons in the application on their gadget several times without taking away their favorite mobile phone from the teenager.

Kid's Shell

Kids's Shell is a launcher for launching only allowed applications and games on the phone. With its help, a kind of safe zone is created on the child's mobile phone. The launcher can also be installed on the parent phone to which the child has access. In this case, calls and SMS are blocked , as well as access to Google Play.

The main functions of Kid's Shell

• Children's mode, in which only applications selected by parents are launched;
• Blocking the transition to Google Play, as well as through advertising links and banners;
• A ban on purchases within installed programs;
• Setting a mathematical password to exit the shell.

In the PRO version for 200 rubles, the application's functionality is expanded to a ban on Internet access, desktop settings, setting the smartphone's operating time, as well as a built-in player with content useful for the child.

YouTube Kids is a special application that contains entertaining and educational videos. At the same time, if parents do not like any video, they just need to click on the "Complain" button, and the specified video will be removed from the program.

All videos in the application are divided into four categories:

• Music;
• Education;
• Kaleidoscope.

Thanks to the large buttons, even the smallest users can control the interface. Also, a smartphone with the installed program can be connected to a TV and watch video on the big screen.

Special settings for adults will allow you to turn off the search function so that the child watches only the video on the main screen, and also limit the time the program runs.

Safe Lagoon is a universal parental control app. To use it, just follow simple steps:

• Download Safe Lagoon on your child's device;
• Create a parent profile;
• Set up security;
• Install Lagoon for parents or go to your profile on the site.

In the profile, parents can track their child's activity on the Web and applications, set a limit for working with programs, and even set a geo-perimeter within which dad and mom can always see where their child is and receive a notification if he has gone beyond a certain territory.

How to choose a smartphone for parental control

Before setting parental controls on a child's phone, adults should take care to provide their child with a reliable and inexpensive gadget for studying and playing.

If we are talking about a smartphone for a student, the following characteristics of the device should be considered:

• Price. A smartphone should not be too expensive, as children often break even their favorite toys;
• Functionality. Game and educational applications, as well as special shells for parental control with the programs contained in them, should run without problems on the child’s mobile device;
• Small dimensions. For children from 7 to 14 years old, it is advisable to purchase light and compact smartphones for more comfortable use.

You can read more about the parameters that parents should pay attention to when looking for a mobile gadget for their child in the article "How to choose the best smartphone for a student".

In order for the child to be provided with a multifunctional mobile device that parents could control using applications and special settings, we recommend paying attention to the Nimbus 11 smartphone from the British company Fly.

It is worth noting that for 14 years, Fly has been consistently providing consumers with powerful, productive and affordable smartphones. At the same time, a suitable model can be selected for both an adult and a child.

Fly Nimbus 11 may well become the first smartphone for a child that will serve him faithfully for many years, educate, inspire, entertain and open the door to the world of high technologies for a small person.

For very little money - only 3,790 rubles - adults will be able to provide their child with a convenient and lightweight smartphone with extremely comfortable dimensions: 132.9 x 67.3 x 10.2 mm. The 4.5-inch screen perfectly displays videos and interfaces for entertainment and educational applications.

On the Fly Nimbus 11 smartphone, you can safely install the most convenient parental control applications, including launchers with selected software. Behind stable work a powerful 1.1 GHz 4-core processor and 1 GB of RAM are responsible here. And so that the child can easily communicate with his friends on social networks (of course, not during schoolwork or homework), the smartphone has a high-speed 4G communication module LTE.