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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 on the device parental control. 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 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's 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. On smartphones given function missing.

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. After 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 using special antivirus programs which may 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 restrict downloads malware, thus you protect yourself from troubles.

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.

Per 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, it is enough free version software.

Installation this application on the child's device will allow you to do the following: enter an age limit, specify the child's name, create account parents, set special Android permissions that will allow you to control devices and prohibit 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. Having revised key phrases, which 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 runs on a 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 in automatic mode. 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 their children's Internet use.

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 a 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;
• install on device secret code 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;
• deletion prevention 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.

Every parent who has ever given their child a tablet in their hands has faced a situation where the child gets to unnecessary sites, deletes important documents or photos. You can get rid of such fear and the problem in general by delimiting user rights, or by using a child mode.

Modern Windows and Android tablets (starting from version 4.3) are equipped with special setting, which allows you to differentiate access rights to data. That is, the owner of the tablet can create a separate user, allow him to use some programs, and also restrict him to visit sites.

Dividing into user groups allows you to partially restrict the actions of the child, as well as protect certain groups of files without additional software, which is a really handy feature.

Switching between users is done using a special icon, which is located in the quick access window (pops up when you slide down on the main screen), and the process itself takes a few seconds.

To create a user, you need to go to the settings, enter the "device" - "users" item, create a new user and configure according to your requirements.

Samsung Kids Mode

Some popular manufacturers, and Samsung among them, initially built a special mode into their top-end tablets, which is called “Children”. To enable it, just touch the corresponding icon, and the program will automatically load the necessary settings.

As a result, the child will receive not a standard tablet with a monotonous interface, but a truly childish, bright device, with funny images and tips. At the same time, parents or owners of the tablet can easily change the settings so that the child has access only, for example, to entertainment content or certain websites directly from the main screen.

To disable this mode, you will need to enter a four-digit PIN code that only the parent should know, otherwise there is a possibility that the child will still bypass the restrictions.

The modern digital world is completely clogged with a wide variety of garbage. Even if you think that your child will never purposefully go to an adult site, the usual pop-up ads can take him anywhere. That is why manufacturers are thinking about introducing children's modes into their devices and delimiting rights for users.

Own smartphone or tablet, which almost every child has, is a window into a huge, attractive and inviting, but far from harmless virtual world. Parental controls will help protect a minor from harmful information, as well as limit the time he spends on the Internet and playing games. Today they are being developed not only for desktop computers, but also for mobile devices on the Android based.

I suggest getting acquainted with several programs that allow you to filter and block unwanted content, as well as have other useful features for parents.

Features of Google Play

The simplest parental control is present in Android by default - this is one of the functions Google Play. With it, you can prevent the installation of applications that are not suitable for the child by age.

For this:

There are 3 sections in the "Content filtering settings" list: "Apps and games", "Movies" and "Music". As for music with explicit content, access to it can either be completely allowed or denied.

In the other two sections there is a gradation by age (rating) - from 0 to 18 years. Choose the one that suits your child's age.

Unfortunately, the Russian version of Google Play parental control does not filter all the content that is in the store. For example, it will not prevent a child from downloading a comic book or a book that contains non-childish information. In addition, this option is ineffective if the child knows how to use a browser, so it is better for parents of children older than 7-8 years to install a separate protective application - one of those that I will discuss later.

Parental control from antivirus vendors

Parental control on Android can be organized using antivirus software, which may already be installed on your child's phone or tablet. Such products include, for example, F-Secure SAFE and Quick Heal Total Security.

There are also individual programs of this class from antivirus manufacturers. They can be used both as an addition to the main product, and on their own. Let's take a closer look at some of them.

Safe Kids comes in paid and free versions.

Among its functions:

• Web content filtering.
• Search filtering (allows you to exclude sites with unwanted content from search results).
• Device lock in set time(excluding calls).
• Determining the geographical location (the parent can find out where the child is).
• Monitor device usage and send reports to a parent's phone or email.

The app is easy to set up and easy to use. All the main ways to protect children's safety are present in it. It is suitable for both adolescent and young child control. But you can use it only by mutual agreement, since there is no protection against uninstallation in it: if the child objects to the restrictions, it will remove the program without any problems.

Norton Family parental control (Symantec)

Norton Family has almost the same set of features as the Kaspersky product. It is also available in paid and free versions.

Available in the free version:

• The function of monitoring visits to websites (logging).
• Web content filtering.
• Immediate warning of parents about undesirable actions of the child.

The paid additionally contains the ability to selectively manage access to applications, create a report on the use of the device for 90 days, receive weekly or monthly summaries of the time spent by the child on the device and the actions on it by e-mail.

Unlike SafeKids, Norton Family has deletion protection, but some particularly cunning teenagers still manage to turn it off.

The range of possibilities is somewhat wider. Available in the free version:

Additional functionality is more suitable for parents of younger students who are away from home for a long time.

Offline Parental Control Apps

Perhaps one of the most functional and flexible parental control tools, but paid (from $5.95 per quarter).

Among its features:

• Safe search in all popular browsers.
• Individual site blocking settings (black and white lists).
• Web surfing time limit (you can create a schedule for each day of the week).
• Remote control settings and rules (from an adult's smartphone).
• Limiting the time of using the device.
• Reports on the child's online activity (time and content of websites visited, search terms).
• The ability to allow or deny a child access to certain content in real time.
• Hiding applications not intended for use by children (customizable).
• Blocking applications by working time.

Despite the abundance of features, using SafeKiddo is quite simple. In addition, it can be used to control several children, using separate rules for each.

Kids Zone Parental Controls

Kids Zone Parental Controls is useful for creating separate profiles for children on a device used by an adult. The program is intended mainly for kids. Available in free and paid versions.

With Kids Zone you can:

• Create an individual profile for each child on your phone or tablet, set their personal desktop wallpaper. Children's profiles will only show apps that you allow.
• Protect program settings from changes using a pin code.
• Limit the time you use the device.
• Block outgoing calls and SMS.
• Deny Internet access.
• Prohibit downloading and installing programs from Google Play and other sources.
• Block access to device settings and personal data of the parent account.
• Monitor the use of the device by children.
• Remove the blocking by pressing one button (when you need to answer the call).

The disadvantage of Kids Zone is that it is not translated into Russian. But everything else is pretty good.

We told you how to do it using your smartphone and taught you how to create new profile with certain parameters. When writing the material, we used only a smartphone on Android 6.0. Today we will tell you how to set the child mode using the phone. The principle of operation on the phone will not differ from the computer version. We will write an option that you can definitely handle.

When performing this operation, you will not lose your personal data, which means that your contacts, photos, personal videos will remain on your smartphone or tablet. Preferably, before starting, create a new profile and activate it by entering your Google Play login and password. How to do it read this article:. After you complete setting up a new profile, proceed further by following our instructions.

Once you've set up your new profile on your device, go to the Google Play Market. A new page will open in front of you, a store of games and applications for smartphones, tablets, consoles and for everything that works on Android. Swipe from left to right and a menu should open in front of you. In this very menu, go down to the very bottom and open the settings section. Look at the pictures below for a better understanding of what is happening.

As I said, we go down below and look for the "Settings" section, which you need to go to for further work.

In the settings, you need to find a section called "Personal" and the very first item in it is "Parental Control", click on it. As soon as you do that, a new page will appear in front of you, to which we will smoothly move on, but for now, look at the pictures below.

On the new page, we are told that parental controls are disabled. In order to turn it on, you need to move the lever to the on position, as shown in the second picture above. When you turn the lever to the on position, the system will give you an alert about what you must do and set Pin code. Don't think too much complex passwords, but don’t make them very simple, so that you don’t forget it and can always remember it, and your child couldn’t pick it up. See the pictures below.

Create a password and click OK, then repeat the password and also click OK. After when you will create strong password, your child mode will be activated. In it, you need to customize it for yourself. What does it mean? You can specify a restriction on downloading games and applications by selecting the required rating, the rating is like an age limit, how old is your child, set this rating, the same with movies and music. After setting the necessary restrictions, you can safely give your smartphone or tablet to your children. You can be sure and calm that you will not download a lot of unnecessary games and applications there and will not pick up viruses.

This completes the children's mode setting, thank you for your attention.

Many parents often have situations when their children ask to give them your smartphone for playing games or watching videos, most of course they give, because it’s easier for a child to give than to explain why “no”. In connection with this, problems begin later, calls from people who assure that you called them, meaningless sms sent according to the law of meanness, to the most important people, for example: to the authorities. Then you have to make excuses that it's not you who are drunk, but the child is playing around. In general, there are a lot of options to screw up with your phone, so why do you need these problems?

The MIUI shell for such parents has a useful feature called "Children's Mode". To enable it, you need to go to the settings.

2. Click on the line "Advanced"

4. If you didn't ask graphic key for a private zone, the system will ask you to create. You can log in with your fingerprint.

5. We select applications that will be available to the child.

A blank desktop will open, with only the apps you allowed in the previous step. The child will not have access to the notification shade and other system settings. To exit the mode, you need to press the "Exit" button in the lower area of ​​​​the desktop, after entering the secret key or placing your finger on the sensor, the children's mode will close.