{"id":10760,"date":"2019-10-21T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/?p=10760"},"modified":"2022-03-18T04:56:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T04:56:14","slug":"parental-controls-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/blog\/parental-controls-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Limit your Child’s Screen Time with Parental Controls for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Raising children during the Age of Technology has its fair share of challenges. Ensuring that your kids don\u2019t spend too much time <\/strong>in front of an illuminated blue screen is just one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re an Android-friendly family, you already have a few key monitoring tools at your disposal. Keep reading to learn more about how you can manage your child\u2019s screen time<\/a> with parental controls for Android.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signing up for parental controls is easy on any Android device. You simply need to create an account for the service from your phone or tablet\u2019s browser, using your email address or select social media information. Follow the prompts to provide the correct personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve created your Screen Time account, you\u2019ll need to connect your child\u2019s device. You can easily complete this process by following these instructions<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Visit screentime.link<\/strong> from the browser on your child\u2019s phone. <\/li>
  2. Download and open the Screen Time app from the Play Store.<\/strong> <\/li>
  3. Click Get Started<\/strong>, and repeat the process you completed from your own device.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To ensure optimal functionality, make sure Screen Time has all necessary permissions to monitor the device and block or activate apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to make changes<\/strong> to any of these commands, go into the app\u2019s settings page. There, you can edit accessibility services, device pairing, active blocks, app activation, and the device administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Oversee Content and Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There is a ton of information online, and a major portion of that is likely content that you don\u2019t want your kids to see<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Not only can kids use their devices to access inappropriate content, but they could also be targeted by online predators and cybercriminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Even if your children only use age-appropriate apps and programs, they could still be at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Parental controls<\/a> give you the ability to screen what your kids are watching or reading beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also set more rigorous controls<\/strong> based on a variety of different criteria, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n