Child Friendly iPad Settings: Parental Control and Restrict content (2019 update)

[@SouKube]

Can't see the link or "card above" to get to the older ipad version (1:20 video).

[@stacybarrows6918]

Thank you so much! Just ran into issues with my preteen and NEEDED this to set limits while I work long hours on occasions

[@christinavazquezzzz]

Do I need to make a separate iCloud account...? Rn, it is under my iCloud and these restrictions are not working... do I need to factory reset and log into a separate iCloud then do restrictions and family sharing...?

[@shontegresham2150]

The best video ever i learned sooo much know i feel more comfortable 😌. I just need more clarification on the down time how to make sure the ipad turns off everyday at a certain time

[@zairaperez1833]

Really helpful video, Thank you!! I wish I have seen this video before my daughter spend almost $250 in app purchases in just one day😩😭😭 God bless you!

[@adoinia2004]

Finally a video that explains to the point no BS! Thank you

[@infinityinfinityinfi]

Is there any way to make these changes remotely? Say, from a parental control account? Or be able to see what's being accessed on your child's iPad when they have a child account under you? I just got my kid an iPad, but I have no apple anything do I need an apple device to change these settings? Thanks

[@humbledrage9922]

My iPad and iPhone share the same iCloud account how do I put the settings on one and not the other

[@AwarenessModule]

The setting should not be linked to your iCloud from my understanding. They should be set on each device separately.

[@davidpowers9655]

Mine does the same

[@AwarenessModule]

In the screen time menu there is a toggle that says "share across devices", my immediate suggestion would be to make sure that's off. Any luck?

[@tr1x5h]

Did you ever find a better solution to this? I some how can’t seem to keep everything entirely separate, right now my calls are going through.

[@cicerolaska]

How can I limit the volume levels over all? Not just the music

[@AwarenessModule]

I've looked into this and I'm not sure. You can block the use of the volume buttons in guided access, but not set limits overall.

[@Finda1982]

Thank you so much. I greatly appriciate your content on this video. It really helped me. I have 4 and 6 year old and they fustrate me with this ipad.

[@75Megster]

Do you know how how to restrict the apps (inappropriate ads or apps) without removing regular youtube or netflix? Everytime I set restrictions you tube, chrome, and netflix dissapear. My kid watches ok things on you tube, its the apps that are awful.

[@ericandjoycelynmusah8310]

Hi really nice video, however I followed the directions for locking the volume on the "kids youtube app", and it didn't work. I'm wondering if there is something I'm doing wrong. The ios I'm using is 13.3.

[@AwarenessModule]

Are you doing it through guided access?

[@pierre1114]

Thank you, gave my grandson an iPad mini and his older sister downloaded a bunch of stuff…now the iPad is locked down thanks to you!

[@change5156]

I don't have accessabilty on my pad.

[@AwarenessModule]

Is your iPad older? Things often change locations with updates. Guided access is still available, but maybe in a different location.

[@joycelynboakye]

Hi, can you please help me with locking the volume buttons on the apps, my son keep putting the volume on max! not only is it driving me crazy but I'm worried about it effecting his hearing. Any help is greatly appreciated! thanks

[@AwarenessModule]

Great question. From what I know locking the volume is done with guided access. I explain it in this video. However, when you do this your child will not be able to switch between apps. Unfortunately, playing music is the only place to limit volume. If you'd like to know how to limit music let me know. Otherwise, guided access is the only place to limit game volume that I know of.

[@Phil_4_8]

Great video. Thanks. I set the WEB CONTENT to Limit Adult Websites. I deliberately tried to log on to an adult website and got the message "access restricted" but there was a message "allow access" which, when I tapped it allowed me to go to the website. How do I set restrictions so that there will be no way to visit an adult website?

[@du3lcitiz3n]

I think you need to put in a passcode... and make sure the kids don't know it. Flip the toggle for always require passcode

[@melissaarau5465]

I know this is a year old but thank you for this video it has explained things so much better. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks for taking the time to write a comment. Update will be coming out in a few months.

[@omar-it5pq]

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[@carmenmorciglio7011]

I need to know how to create a child friendly google app for my kids I pad older model

[@keep283sake]

Is there a way to just set a time limit ? I did the guided access but now every time they pick up the iPad I have to allow more time in fifteen minute increments. I just want to set an hour limit and be done with it

[@AwarenessModule]

You should be able to set an hour in guided access. On the bottom left of the guided access window click options. Highlight time and it will give you a set of time wheels to set how long the time limit should be. Your ipad must just have a default of 15 min. Let me know if that works. Cheers.

[@nightskygaming4160]

Restrictions is now located in Screen time named Content & Privacy Restrictions.(Setting < Screen time < Content & Privacy Restrictions)

[@AwarenessModule]

Good to know. A few people have commented on some apple updates and various changes. Thanks for the heads up.

[@jordondeannon5501]

iPads are TERRIBLE for children. My daughter had the Amazon fire 7 for 2 years. I got get an iPad as an upgrade and she just goes back to her old tablet. The iPads restrictions are too tight or too loose. No in-between

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks for the comment Jordan. I find it really depends what you're trying to accomplish. For education and creativity I've found ipads to be remarkable tools.

[@jordondeannon5501]

Fair enough. My biggest problem is that, with the Amazon tablets. You can more or less fire and forget because of the "Amazon kids" app that you pay like £2 a month for. It gives a whole profile for your child and they can just download anything on there for free. Of course there are paid apps but not many. Sometimes when you just need 2 minutes to clean the house or something it's useful to have a tablet for entertainment also. With the I pad I have to unlock the restrictions and search for things I think she would like, download a bunch and then put the restrictions back on. Also Netflix doesn't come under the 4+ rated apps. So I have to set it to 14+ if she wants to watch something. It would be easier if I could just set the iPad to "No in app purchases" "Access to app store but no purchases" "Block certain apps" Then she could browse and download what she wants but I know there won't be. Or have the Amazon kids app more open. As you CAN download it on iPad but it is SUPER limited.

[@jordondeannon5501]

@@AwarenessModule in short iPad is "tell me what you want to exactly go on" Amazon tablet is "fire and forget"

[@Stephanie-si3fb]

Hi! This info is great…can you tell me if there is a way to hide the settings app so my toddler will stay out of it? Please say there is a way:)

[@benjones6030]

Great video, just wondering if there was a way to restrict the amount of apps that can be opened at one time? I find my kids ipad's battery drains quick because they have 10,000 apps open at the same time. Thanks.

[@AwarenessModule]

That's an interesting one. I don't think that's possible at this time. 😓

[@du3lcitiz3n]

Very helpful. Time to lock down my 9 year old son's iPad.

[@keep283sake]

Hi is there a way to block your kids from using the message function & Snapchat? The iPad started as a family iPad so it has Facebook and Snapchat. Would love to know if there’s a way to limit his ability to accept friend requests or just block the message & Snapchat apps altogether with screentime? would love a video on this... helping kids connect to their friends during covid but keeping them safe & preventing distraction during “homeschooling”

[@AwarenessModule]

Hi, yes, in screen time click app limits, set limit, select the category "social networking". You should find snapchat and messaging there. Check them to turn them off. Hope that helps!

[@chavezravineartist]

Do you have any suggestions for parental Android phones to restrict access to apps?!

[@AwarenessModule]

Android's native child friendly settings are pretty weak. I'd suggest picking up the kidslox app. They have a free 7day trial and it gives you a lot of the ipad features such as setting screen time and limiting content. Please let me know if you find what you need there. Hope it helps. 🤙🏽

[@deehausner4865]

This was great info. Thanks. How come KZbin makes it impossible for me to block certain KZbin channels on my iPad that my kids use sometimes. I have KZbin kids app but also want to be able to block channels/videos on regular KZbin as well.

[@AwarenessModule]

I don’t think this is possible Dee. The iPad does not know how to distinguish between different channels because they are all on the same platform. You could try to block the URL of the channel, but I think that would only work if you were accessing the channel via the web and not the app. I’ll look into it for the 2021 update video coming soon.

[@chrisgarty]

Great stuff. I have a 7 yo and a 4yo and I’m just starting to get educated on how to limit things. This was very useful! Thanks!

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks for commenting Chris. It's awesome to know there are parents like you being educated on how to responsibly use technology instead of demonizing it. You're a great Dad!

[@mr.madman9467]

Hey, super helpful Video! Just a few questions before I apply These settings: can the kid just change these options, especially for screentime, whenever they want? The ipad the kid uses is for school, so he has it setup with his own apple account and his own ipad Passcode. Can we set up our own password for parental controls, without him being able to change it, because he knows the ipad password? He wants to cooperate with us, but cant control himself when it comes to games😅 but he needs the Password for school obviously. Bit of a dilemma, would be really apprechiated if youve got any ideas Thanks!

[@AwarenessModule]

Yes, when you set parent controls you should be able to create your own password despite the child having the passcode to access the iPad. Hope that makes sense.

[@thebartendingtrader9887]

If I bock them from using social meia apps like instagram, will they still be able to sign in on safari? Also, if they download snap chat and delete it and re download it constantly, will the settings be erased for it?

[@AwarenessModule]

I believe they will be able to login via safari, but I believe you can block the website from being accessed. I'm not sure about the settings of deleted apps. When I've deleted apps before my progresses have been wiped once re-downloaded. However with social media there settings may be saved in the social account and therfore have nothing to do with the iPad. Hope that helps. Sorry about the late response 🙏🏽

[@AdolfosTube]

Great information! thank you so much and please keep up the good work

[@keep283sake]

Do you know if the protective app settings go away if you turn off screen time? How do you handle having two kids access the iPad? I haven’t been able to sign my son out of his iCloud so that my other son can play under his iCloud account... so they end up having to share the screen time

[@AwarenessModule]

The protective app setting will stay even if screen time is off. Apple would like you to buy more iPads so I don't think you can create user accounts like a computer. I'll look into it, that would be awesome if you could. Thanks for the comment.

[@chavezravineartist]

Great guide! What about removing soundcloud when needed? Some of the music gets pretty bad.

[@AwarenessModule]

Deleting apps like Soundcloud is pretty easy. Just hold down the app until it wiggles and the hit the "x" in the corner. I much prefer Spotify anyway. ☺️

[@chavezravineartist]

Awareness Module I would rather hide it from him at this point so when he is older he can make a better decision about some of the bad stuff on it

[@chavezravineartist]

Awareness Module If there is a way to “not allow” that would be great. And explaining the difference of Spotify vs SoundCloud would be a good tutorial as well

[@perryh.5306]

I'm 15 and I obey my mom to the max, she is the one that is in total control. Everyday, I come home from school and the 1 st thing I do, is give her my phone...don't want any distractions, then I do my homework, then all the chores for that day, which must be done to my moms satisfaction. Then I do whatever she tells me to do with no back talk or arguing. On the weekends, I do want she wants me to do, Before I have my "Free time"

[@timothygudz8756]

Impressive and professional intro!

[@khaliqmustapa6281]

How to limit volume on iPad?

[@AwarenessModule]

In guided access you can switch off the volume buttons. Start guided access while in an app and look in options on the guided access screen. You can turn off the volume buttons there. That is the only place I've found that can limit the volume in any way. Hope that helps.

[@markxu7659]

From how he guiding the video, clear we can see that this video is for parents which all have hard time with modern tech

[@du3lcitiz3n]

Or for parents like me, who are IT professionals and think iOS is not intuitive, and can't stand Apple's crappy operating system. I haven't had an apple product since my iPod became obsolete.

[@kerrithomas5620]

Unrelated question how to ckear safari history that is gray trying to clear history n it's impossible

[@AwarenessModule]

I'm not sure Kerri, and it took me a while to decipher this msg. Let me look into it and I hope to get a response to you soon. Cheers.

[@kerrithomas5620]

@@AwarenessModule oh I got it fix I tried many things but it did not work I Just update it n it work

[@keep283sake]

Is the age limit on apps up to 4 years if you select 4+?

[@AwarenessModule]

Yes, I believe that is correct. I know, the + is confusing right? Try it and then look to see if the older apps are shaded out or gone from the ipad screen.

[@zzzzzzzz10423]

Hi my children watching roblox and downloading games so how can I control them please?

[@AwarenessModule]

Take another look at the entire video Diana. There are several options in there. Let me know if there is anything that doesn't make sense.

[@zzzzzzzz10423]

Hi sir thank you I will try again

[@elmonoylavaca]

Is there a way to password protect certain apps? Like the settings....

[@AwarenessModule]

That's a great question. I've tried to find an option for that. I even searched if there was a way to hide certain apps, maybe by using another app and unfortunately I don't believe it's possible for any specific apps. All of the vault apps are just for pictures. Please let me know if you find a way.

[@troyroy78]

Is there a way of hiding the settings app?

[@AwarenessModule]

I looked into this a while ago and I don't believe you can. Is there a particular setting you'd like to block?

[@troyroy78]

My son found a workaround from going into settings > passwords & accounts> website and app passwords > he then clicks on a. Website and clicks “change password on website “ this way he is able to bypass restrictions and go to websites like KZbin.

[@AwarenessModule]

@@troyroy78 Wow, smart kid! I'll look into this and see what I can find. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@alexalexa1779]

Life saver, MANY THANKS

[@AwarenessModule]

You're welcome. Update coming soon.

[@maxgoof8626]

How can you restrict the TV app to only show downloaded content and not show purchased iTunes content? There should be a toggle in the restrictions or screen time area. I can't find it. Seems like an obvious thing that people would want. I don't like seeing it on my iPhone. Having to weed through offline content to find downloaded content. Thanks!

[@maxgoof8626]

never mind, found it in the content restrictions in Screen Time settings

[@AwarenessModule]

Glad you were able to figure it out. 👍🏽

[@asherahomeally9126]

There are no words to express how helpful this - like life / death seriously. God bless you beyond what your eyes/ ears can imagine. Many thanks seriously

[@samjawhary633]

Thank you.

[@munaabdullahi9809]

Thank you very much!

[@tgerman1124]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@AwarenessModule]

You're very welcome. Glad it could help.

[@mulechicken]

Good work. Thanks.

[@brittanyyorke6276]

Thank you so much! I learned so much, I’m so grateful.

[@keep283sake]

Great video! Thank you

[@gbangerau]

Thank you

[@c.a.q]

Another Fantastic video! Thank you for making life easier!

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks for commenting. I'm glad it was helpful. Cheers! ☺

[@shealausier3109]

Can I see my kids screen time without going on their phone

[@AwarenessModule]

I don't think you can. However, there is an app called Kidslox which allows you to use parental control features remotely. I believe you can monitor what your child is viewing from your own device using that app. It is paid, but I believe it is worth it.

[@bjameel79]

You can use Family Sharing to configure your child’s device from your own device. After you set up your child’s device, you can also use Family Sharing to view reports and adjust settings right from your own device.

[@AwarenessModule]

@@bjameel79 this is an awesome tip. How can you set it up?

[@bjameel79]

@@AwarenessModule If you're already in a family group, go to Settings > Screen Time, and tap your child's name. If you need to create an Apple ID for your child, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Screen Time. Or if you're new to Family Sharing, tap Set up Screen Time for Family and follow the instructions to add a child and set up your family. You can add family members any time from Family Sharing settings. To use Screen Time with Family Sharing, you need to be the family organizer or parent/guardian in your family group, on iOS 12 and later, or iPadOS. Your child must be under age 18, in your family group with their own Apple ID, and on iOS 12 and later or iPadOS.

[@MLustig]

Yes

[@omnymisa]

It is so annoying to try to protect the kids form online improper exposure I can't avoid to think it is on purpose they want to discourage the fathers form put on the mesures in place.

[@jmartecep]

Well Done! Thank you sir!

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks. I hope it was helpful.

[@mangarda]

I remember seeing this guy on Edgemont way back when. He was smoking hot...still is, I see! Glad he's doing well.

[@OmarAlKhatan]

Thanks to you

[@AwarenessModule]

No problem Omar 👍🏽

[@eguess6103]

"This is huge". lol I agree!

[@n1th3n41]

Wow thanks bro. U Got me a limit , 😒

[@jacky261000]

Why tho- did u watch this?

[@SANDJPOVS]

This vid help me

[@ceciliacovington3342]

Thank you so much for this cause it makes my daughter very up happy that she is stuck on PBS KIDS videos and not Disney Plus

[@AwarenessModule]

Never my intention to make kids unhappy, but there are a lot of sketchy things on the internet and I'm a firm believer that if we're not monitoring what children are exposed to the internet ends up raising the next generation and I'm not sure that's the best case scenario.

[@ceciliacovington3342]

@@AwarenessModule oh shes 5 she'll be fine! It makes me happy to know that she's watching PBS Kids and not Boys in the Hood, which we caught her watching before

[@Alwatani24]

What is this this is Arabic country not America

[@shushuabdulrahman6896]

My son Ipad is Samsung.

[@meekonvadaameh]

Uh...

[@MLustig]

Quick IMPORTANT tips parents should know about child's iPads. Tip #1: never show or tell ur child ur screen time code. Tip #2: Never let them turn ask to buy off or if u turn it off also. Tip #3: Always carry ur device with u so ur children don't get into ur settings if they know restrictions and screen time then don't let them!

[@AwarenessModule]

This is all true, no point in having a password of you're going to show it to your child anyway.

[@alimallah3722]

Thank you 🤗

[@AwarenessModule]

You're welcome!

[@Mansoorjan]

iOS 13.5 - your info is out dated. Wasn't helpful, I'll check back for a new video in a few days

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks for the info, apple has been changing these settings more frequently. What are you wanting to do?

[@all6sins]

Thank you for helping my dad (I’m not being realistic) 🙄🙄🙄

[@FromClaphamJunction]

Please check out your audio setting when uploading your videos. Also, if you are reminding us to remember our password, remember we are the adults, and we don't need to be told over and over again. Sorry, although what you are saying if super good, just had to click off this video before the end. Suggest you look at your audience retention stats to see if I am the only one. Feel you are taking 17.52 minutes to tell us information that should take 5 minutes. If you visit my channel you may well tell me that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones and I will say fair cop.

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks for the random feedback Clapham. Maybe check your volume buttons for the sound troubles and I'll work on cutting down on the rambling. I appreciate you taking time out of your day to comment. Cheers!

[@FromClaphamJunction]

@@AwarenessModule I don't know why you think my comment was random??? It was sincere and focused feedback. I don't think my volume levels were the issue I had been watching other videos prior to watching yours and found yours to be annoyingly loud in contrast.

[@w_matheny3030]

5 minute average is usually the most effective way to get a message across

[@Celineday]

Thank you! ☺️

[@linnarr8161]

Great video,Thank You.

[@AwarenessModule]

Thanks for the comment. I hope the video helped.