Tech Tips for Non-Tech People!
Original Air Date: May 28, 2018
Controlling Kids on Smartphones
Your mobile devices are likely to be a ‘digital pacifier’ in most households today because, frankly speaking, they keep kids occupied.
It can be very effective in crowded restaurants or in any situation that keeping a restless child from turning disruptive is the goal.
But giving a small child full-access to the entire contents of your smartphone is a pretty bad idea, so you need to learn how to 'childproof’ devices before you hand them over.
The Android and iPhone platforms have lots of built-in option available that will control user access but they need to be turned on, but so many people don’t seem to be aware of how to do it.
You can control what apps the child can use, limit Internet access, lock down purchasing options and block the famous ‘in-app purchases’ if you just take a few minutes to set things setup.
They all have their own setup options and procedures, so if you need guidance, here’s a good starting point:
iPhone and Android: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2921718/2-easy-ways-to-child-proof-your-android-or-ios-device.html
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