Cox Internet plans<\/a> if you\u2019re looking to switch to a better ISP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. What Features Do You Want?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ideally, you\u2019d want all the features to keep your children safe while using their electronic devices. A parental control app should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Block\/filter websites and apps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Provide a screen timer to limit your children\u2019s screen time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Offer access to live location<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Allow you to monitor their calls and SMS history<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Notify you if your children download or access unauthorized content<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The above are must-have features in a parental control app that you must not compromise on. Besides these, premium apps may come with different advanced features. For instance, some apps may offer geo-fencing, protection against malware, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. How Accurately Does It Filter the Content?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re choosing a parental control app, ensure how granularly it filters or blocks the contents. Premium parental apps may block websites, webpages, or some sections of webpages based on your instructions. However, some free parental apps may expose your children to unauthorized content sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, paid parental apps may let you block an entire message or filter out objectionable words in it. While the free apps may not filter out those words or block the message at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure how accurately a parental control app filters\/blocks the content, first experience it yourself before installing it on your children\u2019s device. If an app satisfies you, only then proceed to avail its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Does the App Work on All Browsers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You might think that a parental control app blocks or filters the websites. So, what does the app have to do with the web browser?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some parental control apps may malfunction on different browsers. A web browser is the main gateway to access the websites. So, it\u2019s important to consider that whatever app you choose works seamlessly with all the major browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bonus Section: Can Children Overcome the Parental Controls?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes, there are several ways children can surpass parental control restrictions, and in this section, I will tell you about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Kids can factory reset their devices to uninstall the parental control app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Some parental control apps are disabled by changing the device\u2019s time zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 They may access prohibited content using proxy websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 A quality VPN may change their device\u2019s IP address, and it can cause the parental control app to malfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Your children may delete the parental control app if is it not protected by a password.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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