How to Set Parental Control on Amazon Fire Tablet?

Setting parental control on the Amazon Fire tablet can be a great option if you want to monitor your children’s activity on the device. The tablet offers a plethora of content to engage with which increases the risk of accessing explicit websites or playing games beyond bedtime.

With parental controls, you add an extra layer of safety and ensure your kids don’t come across any age-inappropriate content. However, If you have no clue how to set them up, worry not, this write-up has got you covered.

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Quick Answer: To access parental controls on the Amazon Fire tablet, tap Settings, scroll down, and open Parental Controls. There, you can block selected content, limit online purchases, and schedule access.

How to Set Parental Controls on Amazon Fire Tablet?

Before you enable the parental controls, it’s necessary to create and set up your own account on the tablet. Just go to Settings >> My Account and add the relevant information. Then, follow these steps:

• Tap Settings from the list of apps.

  

• Scroll down and tap Profile and parental controls.

  

• Turn on the toggle for ‘Restrict access to current profile.’

  

• Enter the password and tap the arrow button on the keyboard.

  

• Scroll down, and you’ll be able to see the list of options that can be restricted. It includes: Blocking Amazon Content and Apps, Setting Passwords to online purchases, Restricting Access to Amazon Stores, and Scheduling access.

  

• Scroll down, and turn on the toggle for Set restricted access to limit the usage.

  

• Then, set the time frame to restrict the usage.

  

That’s it, you’ll be able to make the kids Fire Tablet much safer and secure for young minds.

How to Create a Child’s Profile on Amazon Fire Tablet?

Setting parental controls is one thing, but if you want to be more specific about the restrictions on an Amazon Fire Tablet, you must create a child’s profile and manage it. Follow these steps to do so:

Pro Tip: With a child’s profile, your restrictions can be specific to the extent that you can allow your kid to play a game only after they’ve finished reading a book.

• Go to Settings >> Profiles & Family Library >> Add a Child Profile. Enter the name and birthdate of your child, then tap on ADD PROFILE.

  

• After setting the profile, you can now shortlist the apps, books, games, and videos that you want your child to access.

• Then, tap on your child’s name, go to Set Daily Goals & Time Limits, and set the Screen Time Limit and Time by Activity Type.

  

• Under the option Educational Goals, you can block all kinds of entertainment content like games and videos until your child finishes a book.

  

• Moreover, you can remove any type of content inappropriate for your children from the option Manage Your Child’s Content. 

• To restrict age, tap Age Filters, and to restrict the web browser settings open Settings > Profiles & Family Library > Child Profile Name > Modify Web Browser.

  

Did You Know? It is possible to monitor your child’s tablet activities remotely via Amazon Parent Dashboard. Just visit parents.amazon.com and log in using your Amazon ID and password.

Final Thoughts

Amazon Fire could be the best children’s tablet but, needless to say, you must monitor their activity. With the help of parental controls, you can ensure that your child will not engage with any inappropriate content and prioritize useful stuff over entertainment. Apart from the built-in options, considering the Amazon Parent Dashboard is a must.

Gaurav Rathore