{"id":285,"date":"2023-03-20T11:28:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T11:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/welfare.cmsmasters.net\/?p=285"},"modified":"2024-03-05T23:19:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T23:19:04","slug":"laptop-technical-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halim.tech\/index.php\/2023\/03\/20\/laptop-technical-details\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your child safe on their smartphone \u2013 the definitive guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Keeping kids safe from the harmful side of the internet is a big task. Doubly so in a world where smartphones offer unmonitored access to everything from graphic adult content to gambling sites.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s not the only worry. There\u2019s also the risk of cyber-crime and cyberbullies, as well as online scams and games with in-app payments that mean kids could accidentally run up big bills.<\/p>\n

Parents\u2019 fears are well founded and supporting by the latest\u00a0mobile phone statistics<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and findings. For example, a Middlesex University study discovered that 53% of 11-16-year-olds had seen explicit material online.<\/p>\n

Perhaps even more worryingly, Ofcom discovered that one in eight young people have been bullied through social media.<\/p>\n

And of course, aside from keeping them safe, when you’re choosing a smartphone for you child, you need to make sure it’s the right handset and data plan for their needs and your budget.<\/p>\n

Costs can quickly spiral, but it\u2019s important to choose a contract that offers the usage limits your child needs, for the best price, and that offers coverage near you. Take a look at our best\u00a0SIM only deals<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

But the good news is that, if you\u2019re careful and get yourself clued-up about smartphones and the internet, it\u2019s possible to keep your kids away from the worst of the web. And to get your child a phone they\u2019ll be happy with, along with enough calls, texts and data to keep them amused, without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

Read on and we\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know about getting your child a smartphone and how to keep them safe when they use it.<\/p>\n

How to set up parental controls and monitor kids\u2019 phone use<\/h2>\n

Parental controls allow you to determine what sites and apps your child can access with their smartphone, tablet or laptop.<\/p>\n

They also let you set limits on how long a child can spend on their device and even allow you to monitor exactly how they\u2019re using it.<\/p>\n

Worried about kids running up high bills in app stores? Parental controls can take care of that too, by letting you set spending limits. Or you can set up your child\u2019s phone so they can\u2019t spend any money at all.<\/p>\n

Parental control apps<\/h3>\n

There are a number of great apps out there that\u2019ll give you the parental controls you need to help keep your child safe and make sure they don\u2019t run up a huge bill.<\/p>\n

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Parental controls app<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\nDownload link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Google Family Link<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\nGoogle Family Link on Android or iOS<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FamilyTime<\/td>\n$27 per device or $69 per year for five devices<\/td>\nFamilyTime on Android or iOS<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qustodio<\/td>\n\u00a339.95for a five-device plan<\/td>\nQustodio on Android or iOS<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ESET Parental Control<\/td>\n\u00a319.99 for a year licence<\/td>\nESET Parental Control on Android<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WebWatcher<\/td>\n30-day free trial, then \u00a323 a year<\/td>\nWebWatcher on Android or iOS<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Norton Family Premier<\/td>\n\u00a329.99 a year for unlimited devices<\/td>\nNorton Family Premier for Android or iOS<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Here at Uswitch, we\u2019ve found that the easiest to use and most comprehensive app for parental controls is Google\u2019s Family Link. And best of all, it\u2019s free to download and there\u2019s no charge for using the service.<\/p>\n

Which devices can you use with Google Family Link?<\/h4>\n

The good news is, Google Family Link works on any Apple or Android devices.<\/p>\n

The only caveat is that to be able to use Google Family Link, the parent\u2019s Android handset or tablet will need to have to an up-to-date version of Android. If you\u2019re not sure what software your device uses, you can check by first heading to the \u2018Settings\u2019 section of your phone.<\/p>\n

If the parent\u2019s device is an iPhone or iPad, it\u2019ll need to be running the iOS 12 version of Apple\u2019s software or later. To check which version your device is on, open the settings app and then head to \u2018About\u2019. You\u2019ll find the number of your software under \u2018Version\u2019.<\/p>\n

How to set up Family Link<\/h4>\n