How to set parental controls on an Android tablet

In the modern world, most of all people use smartphones and tablets. If you are a parent, then you would probably like to install parental controls on your child's device. Setting up application filtering and eliminating the possibility of displaying unwanted content is not difficult at all. In this article, we will tell you in detail what parental controls are and how to set them up correctly to block unnecessary content.

Types and capabilities of parental controls on a tablet

What do you get by taking control of a children's gadget?

Restrictions on the Play Store

On tablets running the Android operating system, you can configure restrictions on downloaded programs.

• To do this, you need to go to the Play Store and go to the settings section.
• Then a PIN code is set to enter parental controls.
• After this, you can set the age category. For example, if you set “+12”, then your child will be able to install games and programs only from the category +12 and less.

Setting a PIN code

Some tablet models have built-in function for setting application locks. If there is no such function, then a similar program can be installed for free from the Play Store.

The essence of such a restriction is that certain programs are subject to a launch restriction. When you log in, a window will appear to enter your PIN code.

Important! Don't limit the apps you use on your child's tablet too much. Otherwise, he may start looking for different ways to bypass the blocking.

And this usually does not lead to anything good.

Safe mode in the YouTube app

This parental control option is useful for young children who are about 4–5 years old.

• To enable safe mode, you need to go to settings. To do this, click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
• Then go to settings, after that click on “general”.
• There is a special slider for the “safe mode” item. If the slider is switched to the on position, the child will not be shown inappropriate content.

Creating Restricted Profiles

This function allows you to create profiles with pre-set restrictions. This function is available on the Windows operating system. A similar option is included by the developers in the Android OS.

When logging into the device, the child will see 2 accounts:

• main (installed by the parent with a security PIN code);
• limited (no password).

In the settings you can restrict access to some applications and games.

Next, we will tell you in more detail how to set up multiple accounts on your tablet.

Attention! You should not create many profiles, as this will greatly burden the professor’s tablet.

The fact is that the created accounts will function simultaneously. In other words, while you are using one account, in another profile all programs are running in the background.

Setting up parental controls

If you want to create an account with parental controls on your tablet, it's quite easy to do. But it's worth remembering that This feature is not supported on all devices. For example, manufacturers of Samsung smartphones and tablets specifically remove this option from the operating system.

How to create an account

• Go to tablet settings. To do this, lower the notification panel and click on the gear.
• Then scroll down a little. There will be a “users and accounts” item.
• Then select users and click the “add user” button.
  At this point, you need to choose what kind of account you want to create, regular or limited.
• Create restrictions on some applications in the settings of the created profile and save the changes.
  Next, you need to enter a PIN code to access your main account. We recommend that you write down your PIN code and put it in a place that is known only to you.
• When you log into the device, a window will appear asking you to select the user. The child will not be able to access the main account.. But he will be able to log into the account you created without any problems and use authorized applications.

Now you know how you can set parental controls on your tablet. We wish you good luck!