{"id":1335,"date":"2019-04-11T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twigby.com\/blog\/?p=1335"},"modified":"2019-09-09T16:04:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T16:04:12","slug":"setting-up-google-play-store-parental-controls-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twigby.com\/blog\/setting-up-google-play-store-parental-controls-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting up Google Play Store Parental Controls for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Google Play Store offers so many apps. It\u2019s not an exaggeration when they say there is an app for everything. As a parent, you could be concerned that your child will have access to apps or other content that is not appropriate. Another worry could be that your child may go on a spending spree on games and apps. Rest assured, the Google Play Store does have great parental controls that can be set up to prevent those kinds of situations from happening. At Twigby, we feel it is important that parents are informed about the Google Play Store parental controls<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How Google Play Store Parental Controls Work<\/h1>\n

When parental controls<\/a> are turned on for the Google Play Store, you are able to restrict what can be downloaded and purchased from the Store. The way parental controls work varies across Apps & Games, Movies, Music, TV, and Books. Continue reading to learn more about each section.<\/p>\n

Apps & Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When setting up parental controls for apps and games, you choose the highest content rating (Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature 17+, Adults only 18+, Allow all including unrated) you want to allow for downloads or purchases. You may still be able to see apps and games outside of your filter when you search or visit using a direct link to the app\u2019s page. Also, any apps or games downloaded before the parental controls were added will still be seen even if the app is outside of the rating you set.<\/p>\n

Movies<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When setting up parental controls for movies, you choose the highest rating (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, Allow all including unrated) you want to allow for purchase, playback, and rental. You may still be able to see movies outside of your filter when you search or visit using a direct link to the content\u2019s page. You will not see movies already rented or purchased if the movies are restricted because of parental controls. Simply turn parental controls off to see the rented and purchased movies again.<\/p>\n

TV<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When setting up parental controls for TV shows, you choose the highest rating (TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA, Allow all including unrated) you want to allow for playback or purchase. There is a chance that you may still be able to see TV shows outside of your filter when you search or visit using a direct link to the content\u2019s page. You will not see TV shows already purchased if the TV shows are restricted because of parental controls. You can turn parental controls off to see the TV shows again.<\/p>\n

Books<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When setting up parental controls for books, you won\u2019t be able to read or purchase most sexually explicit books. You may still be able to see books outside of your filter when you search or visit using a direct link to the content\u2019s page. While setting up parental controls won\u2019t catch all of the sexually explicit books, it will help avoid most of the mature content.<\/p>\n

Music<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When setting up parental controls for music, you won\u2019t be able to purchase music that is marked Explicit by content providers. You may still be able to see books outside of your filter when you search or visit using a direct link to the content\u2019s page. Parental controls for music only apply to the Google Play Store app. The parental controls don\u2019t change the music already purchased, uploaded, or subscribed to.<\/p>\n

How to Set up Google Play Store Parental Controls<\/h1>\n

To set up parental controls: <\/strong><\/p>\n