Setting Parental Controls on Personal Devices

These devices often connect to the internet, making built-in tools for safety essential:

• Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad): Use Screen Time to manage app usage, block inappropriate content, and track screen time.
  Learn about Screen Time.
• Apple Watch: Pair the watch with your iPhone to set limits on app use, block explicit content, and manage communication.
  Learn about Apple Watch parental controls.
• Android Devices: Google’s Family Link app lets you set app limits, filter web content, and manage activity.
  Learn about Family Link.

Gaming devices are popular gifts, and they offer built-in controls to help you set limits:

• Nintendo Switch: Use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app to manage playtime, set content restrictions, and block purchases.
  Learn about Nintendo Switch controls.
• PlayStation: Set limits on communication, spending, and screen time directly through the console or app.
  Learn about PlayStation parental controls.
• Xbox: The Family Settings app lets you manage screen time, filter content, and oversee online activity.
  Learn about Xbox parental controls.

If your children will use new computers, parental controls can ensure a safer experience:

• Windows PCs: Microsoft Family Safety allows you to filter websites, track screen time, and set age-appropriate limits.
  Learn about Microsoft Family Safety.
• Macs: Use macOS parental controls to block apps and manage online content.
  Learn about macOS parental controls.

For extra peace of mind, consider using Cisco Umbrella Family Shield. It blocks harmful websites and inappropriate content across all devices connected to your Wi-Fi.

• Setup is as easy as updating your router’s DNS settings.
  Learn about how to set up Cisco Umbrella Family Shield.

Here’s a great bonus! All Oxford School District students have access to Microsoft 365 and Apple iCloud accounts with cloud storage. These resources are perfect for keeping photos, school projects, and more organized and accessible!