Security and privacy
Parental controls
In short and in plain language
Parental controls are settings for parents.
Parents use them to set limits on how kids use devices and services.
They can block some content, set times or stop kids from buying things.
You find them on the router, on phones and tablets and in streaming services.
Definition
Parental controls are settings that parents use to limit how children use devices and services. They can filter content, set usage times or block purchases, for example. They are available on the router, on phones and tablets and in streaming services.