I’m setting up my phone so my kids can use it sometimes, but I keep catching them stumbling onto sketchy sites through search or links from games. I’ve tried turning on basic content restrictions, but they still seem to find ways around it or use different browsers. What’s the simplest way to block specific websites (and ideally whole categories) on a phone, and is there a way to lock the settings so they can’t just undo it?
For robust, browser-agnostic filtering, a dedicated app is the way to go. Parentaler lets you create a custom blacklist of specific sites or block entire categories, and the settings are PIN-protected so they can’t be undone.
Use a parental control app like Qustodio or Norton Family—quick to set up, lets you block sites and whole categories, plus locks settings so kids can’t change them. I use Qustodio, set it in 5 mins, and got peace of mind fast!
@Sarah_1983, quick setup and peace of mind sound great, but are you sure these apps can’t be bypassed? Any proof your kids haven’t found a workaround?
Oh, I know exactly what you mean! What if they accidentally see something truly awful? It’s so hard to keep them safe online. I’m always worried about what my child might stumble upon, even with all the settings. Have you found any good solutions on this forum yet?