Kids have an uncanny ability to find exactly what you don’t want them to. The Halloween candy, Christmas presents, and even apps and websites that are definitely not G rated.
Technology is a great way to keep kids engaged and entertained with learning and connect with family and friends. However, it’s also important to protect your kiddos from the less-than-savory side of the internet.
Keep reading to learn how to lock an iPhone and iPad so that it’s safe for your chargers.
How to Lock an iPhone or iPad Manually
Safeguarding your kids on the web is of the utmost importance!
The great thing about Apple products is that they come with built-in ways to lock your phone or tablet. Beyond having a password, you can actually go to the settings of your iPhone or iPad, click “Screen Time“, and then select whether the device is yours or your child’s. Here, you’ll be able to set up a Parent Password so that other users won’t be able to change the screen time (how much time is spent on the phone or tablet) settings.
Within the “Screen Time” setting area, you can also prevent explicit content and set content ratings (up to G, PG, PG-13, or R). This includes everything from books and movies to music and podcasts.
To prevent the viewing of content found via search engine, head again to “Screen Time” where you can click on “Content and Privacy Restrictions”. Here you’ll be able to limit access to all adult websites or only allow access to websites that you give the web address for.
Parental Controls on Social Media
Social media is a great way to stay connected to family and friends, but it can also be a dangerous place.
Because iPhones and iPads don’t offer a specific way to block certain content with an app (you would just have to block the entire app), you need to get creative to make sure your kid is safe on social networks.
There are a variety of apps out there that can help you monitor what your child’s phone is being used for in terms of web searches and social media usage. Here are a few of the most popular.
FamiSafe App
The FamiSafe app is a great tool that still allows your child to have a sense of independence while allowing you to still keep an eye on things.
The app allows you to monitor things from your own device and set restrictions for your child’s device. You can monitor:
- Screen time
- Location
- App usage
- Web browsing history
- Filter web browsing
As you can see, FamiSafe is an ideal app for keeping your kids safe.
OurPact: Parental Control and Kid Tracker
Another app that offers a sense of security and increased safety for children and guardians alike is OurPact. This app offers the following:
- Content filtering
- Call and text monitoring
- Location tracking
- Contact blocking
- App and site blocking
OurPact is another great option for keeping your kids safe online.
Keep Learning
Now that you’ve got an idea of how you can keep your child safe online while still giving them a sense of independence through learning how to lock an iPhone, why not learn more about the online world?
Head to the blog to start exploring tech tips and tech news. You’re sure to learn so much that you’ll even impress your tech-savvy teenager at dinner!