Many parents are faced with the common problem of children being addicted to mobile phones. Choosing appropriate control tools on Apple mobile phones can not only prevent children from inappropriate use, but also prevent conflicts in the family.
Multi-platform linkage for parents
There is a software called " ". Its characteristic is that the parent terminal can support many different types of devices, including mobile phones and computers. Parents can install the management terminal on the devices they usually use, and then operate it at any time. They do not need to guard a specific mobile phone at all times. Such a cross-platform design improves management flexibility and convenience, allowing parents to perform guardianship duties while at work or out.
In order to achieve the purpose of control, the corresponding "Kids" application needs to be installed on the iPhone or iPad used by the child. Both applications can be downloaded directly from Apple's official App Store by searching for their names. After the installation is complete, parents can remotely connect to their children's devices through their own accounts, and then enable management functions. Such a segmented model clarifies the boundaries of management and ensures the legality of operations.
Remote management and control core functions
That software allows parents to check from a distance how long each application on their child's device has been used, as well as the specific opening time. In addition, the history of web pages that children access through browsers such as Safari can also be viewed. This data will be presented in the form of charts or lists to help parents clearly understand their children's digital footprint.
The software has a content filtering tool. Parents can manually add bad websites or specific keywords to the blacklist to block them, or set the allowed educational sites to be whitelisted. At the same time, you can set the total screen time that the device can use every day, and set usage time limits for specific types of applications such as games and social networking.
Free trial is system compatible
All the above functions can be tried for free for three days after installation. This gives parents a sufficient period of inspection to fully test the software before paying to see whether it meets the actual needs of the family, evaluate its stability and ease of use, and prevent blind consumption.
It should be noted that this software requires that the child’s Apple device system version is iOS 12 or higher. For older iPhones or iPads, it may be necessary to upgrade the system before they can be used normally. Parents should first check the system version of the device before installation to ensure compatibility.
Another independent management and control application
"Parent Guard Assistant – Anti-Addiction on Mobile Phones" is another application focusing on anti-addiction matters. It can be downloaded according to the exclusive link provided by the App Store. It also has the ability to remotely set the number of minutes that each application can be used in each day, and can also set a completely disabled time interval from 10pm to 7am to prevent children from staying up late to play with their mobile phones.
For this application, in addition to its time management function, it can also display in real time which application the child is currently using, and also provide real-time geographical location information of the device. One of its more prominent features is that the application icons on the child's device can be hidden, and it can also prevent children from casually uninstalling it, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and durability of control.
Apple’s official solution
For parents who don’t want to install third-party software, Apple’s own “Screen Time” function is a reliable choice. This function is built into iOS 12 and higher systems and does not require additional downloads. As long as parents find “Screen Time” in the “Settings” of their mobile phones, and then select “My Child’s Device” to set it up.
In "Screen Time", parents can set daily outage times, such as sleep periods, set limits for different application categories, enable content and privacy restrictions, and filter inappropriate content. With the "Family Sharing" function, these settings can be remotely applied to the Apple devices used by children to achieve centralized management.
Selection recommendations and risk warnings
There are applications such as "Youxuepai Parent Management" and "Study Lang Parent Assistant". These applications are mainly used to control learning machines of corresponding brands. However, their functions may not be fully applicable to ordinary Apple iPhones, and may even have no effect at all. Therefore, parents should carefully screen when making choices to avoid downloading useless applications.
What needs to be vigilant is that due to privacy and security considerations, Apple has removed certain mobile device management (MDM) applications that have excessive access to permissions. Some third-party control software has emerged, which carries the risk of collecting user data. Therefore, it is recommended that parents give priority to Apple's official "Screen Time" function, or only download formal applications with good reviews and a long history from the App Store, and carefully read the permission descriptions required.
When you choose mobile phone control tools for your children, do you pay more attention to the comprehensiveness of functions, or do you have more trust in the security performance of the solutions provided by Apple's system? You are welcome to share your opinions and experiences in the comment area. If you feel that this article is helpful, please like it and support it.
