Setting up devices safely works best when you layer up parental controls across networks, devices and apps  alongside regular conversations.

 

Internet Matters have created a guide to show you how to layer up in a simple, manageable way, so safety grows with your child.

Take A Look

Internet Matters have also uploaded 3 new short videos onto YouTube, each focussing on parental controls for YouTube, Roblox and TikTok

 

YOUTUBE

ROBLOX

TikTok

March 26 

Android Settings

 Google has released new and updated parental   controls for Android devices. These include:

  • Set the amount of screen time that can be spent on a device each day to help establish healthy habits.
  • Set downtime schedules to automatically lock the device at night to ensure restful sleep without distraction.
  • Control app usage by limiting time spent on specific apps, or blocking apps entirely.
  • Add more time by granting extra minutes when a time limit is reached, or to extend a scheduled break.

 

You can find further details about these updates on the Google blog google blog on android 

 

Internet Matters have a handy Android guide for parents which you can find android guide for parents

 Broadband Provider Parental Settings/Controls
 EE Home Broadband -  HERE
 Virgin Media Home Broadband - HERE
 Talk Talk Home Broadband - HERE
 Sky Home Broadband - HERE
 BT Home Broadband - HERE
 Plusnet Home Broadband - HERE
 Vodafone Home Broadband - HERE

Playstation Network

If your family uses a PlayStation console, you likely also use the PlayStation Network (PSN). Create a child account and set limits to keep them safe online. Have full control over the restrictions placed on their account to restrict how they interact on the platform.

Click on the image below for the step by step guide

 Click HERE to see the up to date checklists for TikTok

Sep 25

 Vodafone and Digital Parenting have a great resource for parents wanting help and support with   settings and parental controls

Click below to take a look.

 Digital Parenting pro

 

Google Family Link

Controls & settings guide

Google Family Link is a free way to set parental controls across Android devices. Manage a child device user by allowing parents to set digital rules and setting up supervised devices. You can manage app access, set screen time and device bedtime remotely to help them build good online safety habits when they’re connected to the internet.

 Google family link

Sep 25

Disney+ parental controls help you keep your family watching content appropriate for them. Every family can customise the parental control tools to meet their needs. Click Here.

Sep 25