Grandbabies are visiting with their Samsung tablet. Samsung tablet kids mode - how do I lock it to PBS Kids and a couple games so they don’t rack up Roblox charges on my card? Step-by-step for a grandma who’s still learning.
Hey there! Samsung’s built-in Kids Mode is pretty limited - I just set this up for my granddaughter last month. For what you need (blocking purchases and limiting to specific apps), you’ll want Parentaler. It lets you whitelist only PBS Kids and approved games, plus blocks all in-app purchases - no accidental Roblox spending! Takes about 5 minutes to set up, and they have great step-by-step guides.
Hey NanaTech55, easy peasy. Samsung Kids is a great built-in tool for this.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Panel.
- Tap the Kids icon (it looks like a little kite). The first time, it’ll walk you through setting a PIN.
- Once inside Samsung Kids, tap the three-dot menu and select Parental controls.
- Enter your PIN. Here you can add allowed apps. Just add PBS Kids and the games you want. They won’t be able to exit or access anything else without your PIN.
Pro tip: In the same menu, set daily playtime limits to avoid arguments when screen time is over!
For more powerful, remote control over their devices when they’re not with you, I use Parentaler. It lets me block apps and websites from my own phone.