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How to set up Amazon Prime Video parental controls: Kids profiles, PINs and viewing restrictions

Create a Prime Video Kids profile, set an Account PIN, lock adult profiles, require PINs for purchases, and remember viewing restrictions are per device.

How to set up Google Family Link on Android: screen time, apps and Play Store filters

Supervise an Android phone with Family Link in about 25 minutes: screen limits, app blocks and Google Play filters.

How to set up Disney+ parental controls: Junior Mode, content ratings and Profile PINs

Turn on Disney+ Junior Mode for younger kids, set content ratings for older ones, PIN-lock adult profiles and switch off unrated/live content.

How to set up Instagram supervision: Meta Family Center for parents

Invite your teen into Instagram supervision for time limits, sleep mode and follower visibility — without reading their private messages.

How to set up Screen Time on iPhone and iPad: downtime, app limits, communication and Ask to Buy

Set up Apple Screen Time with Family Sharing in about 25 minutes: downtime, app limits, Communication Safety and Ask to Buy.

How to set up Minecraft family multiplayer: Microsoft family settings, chat and Realms

Use Microsoft family Online Safety settings to control Minecraft multiplayer, friends and chat — then prefer invite-only Realms over public servers.

How to set up Netflix parental controls: Kids profiles, maturity ratings and Profile Lock PINs

Create a Netflix Kids profile, set maturity ratings, PIN-lock adult profiles and require a PIN before anyone adds a new profile.

How to set up Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 parental controls: play time, chat and eShop spending

Link the free Nintendo Parental Controls app, set play-time and chat limits, lock down eShop spending, and approve Switch 2 GameChat friends.

How to set up PlayStation 5 Family Management: chat, spending, playtime and age ratings

Create a PS5 family, restrict chat and UGC, keep the monthly spend at £0, and set playtime from the console or Family app.

How to set up Roblox parental controls: chat, spending, friends and screen time

Link a verified parent Roblox account, set content maturity, lock down chat and parties, then add spending and screen-time limits.

How to set up Snapchat Family Centre: friends, chats overview and content controls

Invite your teen into Snapchat Family Center to see who they chat with (not message contents), limit sensitive content and manage My AI.

How to set WhatsApp privacy settings for teens: who can contact them, groups and visibility

Tighten WhatsApp Last seen, profile photo, groups and two-step verification — and use optional teen parental controls if they appear on your UK apps.