In addition to monitoring software, it's crucial you update your device settings with inherent restrictions as well as extended ones. We've highlighted some of the basics below. Remember this is just one prong of a multi-prong approach to responsible digital safety. No one tool is the magic wand.

Control with Apple Family and Device Restrictions

◦ Apple Family

◦ Setup Family Sharing and Create Child Account

◦ Configure Ask to Buy and Screen Time Restrictions on Child Account

◦ Device Restrictions

◦ Enable Device Restrictions on child or family iOS device

◦ Disable built in apps and/or prevent apps from being deleted

◦ Set Content Restrictions (Age Rating, Websites Allow/Block)

◦ Create 4-digit code to prevent child accessing settings (Don’t forget the code)

Control with Microsoft Family Account and Xbox Privacy Settings

◦ Create Microsoft Family Group and create or add existing Child accounts

◦ Configure Safety & Privacy Settings on Child Account

◦ Change Voice/Text Communication Options (Friends Only or Block)

◦ Set Content Restrictions and Age Limits

◦ Setup Account Sign In Preferences

◦ Setup Default Content Limits (when no one is signed in)

◦ Set Screen Time Limits

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/browse/xbox-one/security/Family%20settings

Control with Google Family Link

◦ Create a Family on Google and create Child account or add supervision to existing child Google account

◦ Setup Google Play controls for your child

◦ Require Approval for all Apps

◦ Set content rating restrictions

Also consider installing Microsoft Launcher (if using Xbox and Windows screen time controls)

Netflix Parental Controls