daily screen time limits,<\/span> app access, and content filters.<\/p>\n![\"parental](\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/04\/https-__guidebooks.google.com_family-link_add-account_create-account-parent-android-572x1024.png\")
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You don\u2019t need a\u00a0Samsung Family Account<\/span> to set up parental control mode<\/span>, but having one can be helpful for using features like Samsung Kids or Secure Folder.<\/p>\nWhether it\u2019s a Samsung Galaxy or a tablet, <\/span>the kids’ mode setup process <\/span>is simple and user-friendly. And with your accounts ready to go, you\u2019re now equipped to explore Samsung\u2019s built-in controls.<\/span><\/p>\nMethod 1: Built-in Parental Controls in Samsung Devices<\/h2>\n
Did you know Samsung devices come with robust parental control tools? And to make it even better, you don\u2019t have to download any third-party apps to get started. Just use the tools already on your phone or tablet to set screen limits, block inappropriate content, and monitor how your child uses their mobile <\/span>device.<\/p>\nAccessing Built-in Controls<\/h3>\n
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Accessing \u201cDigital Wellbeing and Parental Controls\u201d is the first step to activating kids’ mode<\/span>.<\/p>\nTo do this, open the Settings app on the Samsung device<\/strong>, and scroll to find the \u201cDigital Wellbeing and Parental Controls\u201d option. Tap on it, and you\u2019ll see options geared toward monitoring and managing device usage. If you want granular control over your child\u2019s apps, screen time, and more, that\u2019s all available here.<\/p>\nThe location of this feature might vary slightly depending on the device and software version\u2014it\u2019s usually under Settings > Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019re inside, you can explore the tools to set daily time limits across apps. You can also monitor overall activity and adjust how accessible specific applications and games are based on their age ratings.<\/p>\n
Managing App and Game Age Ratings<\/h3>\n
When it comes to app and game controls, <\/span>parental control features are a lifesaver.<\/span><\/p>\nOn Google Play<\/strong>, go to your child\u2019s profile, open \u201cSettings,\u201d and under \u201cFamily,\u201d select \u201cParental Controls.\u201d You can now set restrictions for apps and games based on their age ratings.<\/p>\nFor apps downloaded from the Samsung Galaxy Store<\/strong>, parental controls are equally easy to set. Tap into the Galaxy Store, go to Settings, and enable restrictions under the age-appropriate app category. This way, you\u2019re double-covered<\/span> in the digital realm of apps<\/span> regardless of which store your child uses.<\/span><\/p>\nContent Filtering<\/h3>\n
Beyond apps, Samsung devices also offer web content filtering to keep your child safe online. Samsung doesn\u2019t offer its own full web filtering solution\u2014instead, you can use Google\u2019s Family Link, which allows you to filter Chrome browsing, block explicit search results, identify allowed content,<\/span> and restrict specific websites.<\/p>\nTo do this, <\/span>open the Family Link app<\/b> on your device, tap on your child\u2019s profile <\/span>icon<\/span>, and scroll down to find \u201cControls.\u201d Select \u201cContent restrictions,\u201d then choose \u201cGoogle Chrome.\u201d From there, you can decide whether to allow all sites, block explicit sites, or <\/span>identify only approved sites with allowed content. <\/span>You can also manually add exceptions to block or allow specific websites.<\/span><\/p>\nCreating a Secure Folder<\/h3>\n