Why Aura Parental Controls Could Be a Sensible Option for Parents? – Setup Guide and Overview

Setting up Aura parental controls is a viable option for parents worried about their children’s online safety. I’ve been using it for a while, and with the help of its features, I was able to set the required restrictions and monitor the devices connected.

To know more, you can read this blog as I go into detail about the platform’s performance, how much you need to pay for it, and how to set it up.

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Quick Answer: Add your child’s device to the Aura app. Go to Parental Controls, and block inappropriate sites, filter apps, and set time limits.

Pros and Cons of Aura

Before getting into any details about parental controls, I’ll tell you the pros and cons of using Aura. Take a look at the table below: 

How to Set Up Aura Parental Controls? 

As you begin to set up parental controls via Aura, make sure you install the application on your and your kid’s devices. Then, follow these steps:

First, you’ll have to add your child’s device to the Aura app so that you can monitor their online activities and screen time. Install the app and sign in using your credentials, then:

• Tap the hamburger menu option in the top-left.

• The first option would be Parental Control; tap Get Started to begin the process.

  

• Now, tap Ready.

• Then, choose the current device owner. As the device is yours, tap ‘Me! What’s next?’

  

• Take your child’s phone and scan the code appearing on your screen. Then, follow the steps mentioned below.

• Tap Allow when prompted to add VPN configurations.

  

• Once you add the child’s profile, and install the Aura app on your child’s device, the total time spent online will be available right on the dashboard.

Then, you proceed further to set the restrictions mentioned below.

To make sure your child never visits an inappropriate site showing explicit or extremely violent content, there’s an option to block them. Follow these steps:

• You’ll find Blocked activity right below the Time online, tap the Preview button.

• There, you can add websites that you think are too explicit or unsafe for your child. I’ve added a few already; take a look.

  

Right below Blocked Activity, you’ll find Content Filtering. As you tap on the option, you get two options – to restrict the content for a child or for a teenager.

• Tap Content filtering.

• As you open it, you can block any apps you think would be inappropriate for your child. All you need to do is turn on the toggle(s) and tap Save to confirm the action.

  

Similarly, you can add Websites and Categories to the blocklist.

You can set time limits on your children’s phones if you worry that they’re using them for longer than they should. Follow these steps:

• Tap Time limits alongside Content Filtering.

• Now, tap Add limit under Set a daily limit.

  

• Tap No limit.

• Decide the daily time limit and tap ‘Set limit.’

• You can also set time limits on individual apps as well.

  

Aura Pricing and Plans – Can You Afford It?

Unfortunately, Aura may not be the best free parental control app you’ll find on the internet. But, considering the features and the level of security it provides, I feel the price is not that high. 

So, I purchased the Family plan for $24 per month, and I can connect up to 5 adults and unlimited children to it. Apart from that, you can purchase the Couple and Individual plans, which will cost $22 per month and $12 per month, respectively.

When compared to other parental control apps, Aura could be a bit expensive, but at the same time, it’s cheaper than many other options as well.

Conclusion – Why Choose Aura Over Other Options?

Undoubtedly, Aura could be among the best parental control software you can find. With a comprehensive dashboard and effective features, this platform works efficiently when you need to manage your child’s screen time or filter out mature content.

However, you must go through the plans and decide on one that suits your budget and requirements. So, if your kids are just learning to navigate the digital world safely, using Aura is a must!

Gaurav Rathore