Get started with AirDroid Parental Control by first installing and registering an AirDroid account on the parent's device.
Step 1.Download AirDroid Parental Control
Directly search for AirDroid Parental Control on Google Play or App Store to download it. You can also download the app by clicking the download icon below.
Note: If you'd rather not install an app, you can use the web version of AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Sign up and Log in
Launch AirDroid Parental Control on your device after installation. You will be directed to the sign-up page. You can directly sign into your AirDroid account if you have one. Or, sign up and log in with your own email, Apple, or Google account.
Step 3.Select Device Owner
Follow the on-screen instructions to select "Mine" and click the "Agree" button to proceed to the next step.
Part 2: Connect Kid's Device
Below are the detailed steps to tie up your kid's Android device.
We have also created a YouTube video to help you understand this guide better and faster.
Video Tutorial: How to Connect Kid's Android Device in AirDroid Parental Control
Step 1.Download and Bind AirDroid Kids
1. After installing AirDroid Parental Control on your device, you will be directed to a binding page with a QR code and a URL.
2. Use your child's Android device to scan the QR code or enter the URL in a browser.
3. The screen on your child's device will be guided to the download page of AirDroid Kids Wizard. Tap "Download anyway" to begin the download. If the download popup does not appear, tap "Click to retry."
Tips:
Android devices require users to enable the "Unknown Apps/Sources" setting if the app is not available in the Google Play Store or the native app store. Please rest assured that it is safe to download and install AirDroid Kids Wizard.
If you see a popup about “unknown apps” during the installation of AirDroid Kids Wizard. To continue installation, tap on Settings > toggle on “Allow from this source.”
4. Click on "Open" > "Install," and it will start installing AirDroid Kids Wizard on your child's device.
5. Tap on the "Open" button and you will see the windows to set up AirDroid Kids Wizard. Continue by tapping on "Start."
6. You will see "Install unknown apps" for AirDroid Kids Wizard in seconds. Toggle on the switch and then go back to the setup page. Tap on "Install" to start downloading AirDroid Kids.
7. Tap "Done" after the installation. Then you can open AirDroid Kids by tapping on the button. You can also use the below ways to open AirDroid Kids next time.
Step 2.Set up AirDroid Kids
1. Tap the "Accept" button to enter the child profile page. After editing, click "Done."
2. Please follow the on-screen instructions to grant the necessary permissions.
3. Now, your child's device is now successfully bound. You can choose to hide AirDroid Kids on the child's device by selecting "Hide Icon" below.
💡Cannot Find AirDroid Kids Icon?
If you can't find AirDroid Kids on the home page of your child's device, refer to the following steps to open it.
Method 1. You can enter *#*#247543#*#* on the dial pad of your child's device to open AirDroid Kids. Please note this method is only available on some devices.
Method 2. Enter the following URL in a browser on your child's device to open AirDroid Kids.
Block or only allow certain calls on your kid's device.
Monitor whether your child has made or received harmful calls.
Note: If you are an old user and want to use the new feature, please access your child's device to enable corresponding permissions. Here's how:
In AirDroid Kids: Visit airdroid.com/openkids to open the app, tap Calls & SMS Monitoring to toggle on the switch with contacts and SMS.
In the Settings App: Select Apps and tap on it, find AirDroid Kids, and enable the permissions for contacts and SMS.
How-to-Use
Once the permissions are ready, tap the "Calls & SMS Monitoring" option on the parental dashboard.
Step 1.Select Mode for Calls Management
By tapping "Mode" in "Call & SMS Monitoring," you can manage the call in three different modes.
Unrestricted Mode: No restrictions for the calls on your child's device.
Blacklist Mode: Blocking the incoming and outgoing calls from the numbers on the blacklist.
Whitelist Mode: Only allowing incoming and outgoing calls from emergency numbers and that on the whitelist.
Step 2.Add the Number to Blacklist and View the Blocked Records
Block Mode is the default mode. You need to tap "Call Blacklist"> "Add Phone Number," and then you can add the phone numbers you don't want your child to receive or call.
If the number contacts your child via phone call, it will be listed in the blocked records.
Tip: If you want to view all call history, go to the "Notifications" section and search for "Calls."
Step 3.Add the Number to Whitelist
If you want to use Whitelist Mode, you can add phone numbers to the whitelist. Then, your children can only contact the numbers in the list via calls.
Monitor SMS
Function
Detect whether your child receives harmful or inappropriate content in SMS and send alerts.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Set Up Keyword Detection
Go to "Call & SMS Monitory" as before. In "Keyword Management," tap "Create keyword category." Enter the category name, add keywords you want the get alerts on your child's phone, and hit "OK" to save.
Tips: If you have added keywords in "Social Content Detection," the app will sync the keywords and vice versa.
Step 2.View SMS Detection Records
If your child sent or received text messages with the keywords, you will get alerts. You can tap the Message icon to view or see it in "SMS Detection Records" of "Calls & SMS Monitoring."
Tip: If you want to view all SMS your child received, go to the "Notifications" section and search for "Messages."
Sync App Notifications
Function
Monitor your kid's incoming SMS and calls.
Receive messages and notifications from your kid's social media, such as Snapchat, Discord, Instagram, etc.
Get informed of positive or negative activities on your kid's Android phone.
How-to-Use
Tap on "Notifications" on the dashboard of AirDroid Parental Control on your phone.
Then, you can see all notifications from your kid's phone. To locate notifications for a specific app, just type the app name in the search bar directly.
You are also allowed to customize which app you do or don't want to receive notifications for. Tap the "≡" icon at the upper right to access the "Notification Toggle" section. Then, turn the apps you want on or off.
Limit App Time
Function
Set time limits or schedule downtime to restrict access to apps or categories within certain time frames.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Scroll down the home page and select "App Limits." Then tap "Add Schedule."
Step 2.Tick the apps or categories you want to limit, then tap "Next" in the upper right corner. You can also quickly find an app by searching its name.
Step 3.Select "Time Limits" to set how long your child can use the app.
Set the same limits for every day by ticking "Every Day" > setting time limits > tapping "OK."
Set different limits by ticking "Customize" > selecting days from Sun to Sat > setting time limits > tapping "OK."
Step 4.Select "Downtime" to set when you child can't access the app or category.
Set the same downtime for every day by ticking "Every Day" > setting downtime > tapping "OK."
Set different downtime by ticking "Customize" > selecting from Sun to Sat > setting downtime > tapping "OK."
Step 5.Tap "Done" in the upper right corner.
Block App
Function
Know all apps installed on your kid's phone.
View what app your kid has added recently.
See whether the apps are safe for kids.
Block the apps that you don't want your kids to access.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Click on "App & Content Restrictions," and you'll have two options.
Step 2.In the "Open Newly Installed Apps" section, you can choose whether your child can open newly installed apps or not.
Step 3.In the "App Blocker" option, you can block all apps or individual apps with one-tap. If you choose to block all apps, all apps except those "Always Allowed" will be instantly blocked until you disable this feature.
Limit Screen Time
Function
Schedule downtime to decide when your child's device is not available.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Scroll down the home page and select "Downtime." Then tap "Add Schedule."
Step 2.Set the same downtime for every day or customize different downtime for each day. You can even set downtime to activate in specific areas.
💡During downtime, phone calls and apps added to "Always Allowed" will be accessible. So, you can add apps and websites to the "Always Allowed" list to let your kid can always access them. Here's how:
1.Select "Always Allowed" under "Device Supervision" on the home page.
2.Tap to open it. You'll see all the apps on your child's device. Search for the app you want to add or scroll down to find it, then tap the "+" on the left of the app to add it to the allowlist.
3.Switch to "Websites" by tapping it. Then tap the "+" next to "Add URLs to the Whitelist" to enter the websites you will always allow your children to access.
Note: If you want to delete an app or website, tap the "-" and then "Delete."
Restrict Device Access
Function
Instantly block all apps except those always allowed until the set time ends or you disable this feature.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Under "Device Supervision," locate and tap "Instant Block."
Step 2.Choose to block all apps (except always allowed apps) for 1 hour, 2 hours, until midnight, or until manually turned off. Then, tap "OK."
Though Instant Block allows you to enforce restrictions instantly, we recommend encouraging your child to activate Focus Mode on their own. It provides the same level of restriction while also helping them develop self-discipline.
Filter Web Content
Function
Allow or block any websites on kid's devices.
Change web filtering levels flexibly.
Filter websites one by one or by categories.
AirDroid Parental Control can manage all installed browsers on your child's device, including Chrome, Samsung Internet, Opera, Edge, Firefox, and more.
👍If you want a kid-safe search browser, AirDroid Browser is here for you. It also works with AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 1.Choose Website Restriction Mode
In AirDroid Parental Control, go to "Website Restrictions" from the home page.
Then, tap "Mode" and you can manage your child's web activities in these 3 different modes:
Unrestricted Mode: No restrictions for the websites your child can visit.
Block Mode: Blocking the sites you added or the website types you choose to block.
Whitelist Mode: Where your child can only access the sites you add.
Step 2.Set Website Blacklist for Your Kid
In "URL Blacklist", tap "Add custom URLs to the Blacklist." Then, input the web address you don't want your child to visit.
Surely, you can also add the blacklist URL from your child's browsing history.
Or switch to the "Subscription" tab to block the website by categories for your kids. This includes common categories that aren't suitable for kids, such as adults, drugs, violence, gambling, and more.
Step 3.Set Website Whitelist for Your Kid
In "URL Whitelist", tap "Add URLs to the Whitelist" to specify sites your child can visit or add allowed websites from their browsing history.
Track Browsing History
Function
Keep a record of your child's browsing and searching history.
Find out if your child visited blocked websites and get instant alerts.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Go to "Website Restrictions" from the home page.
Step 2.Click "View All" to see all entries. AirDroid also enables you to visit the website or add it to the blacklist directly by tapping the three-dot button next to the link.
You can also click "Blocked" to see the websites your child has been prevented from accessing when the "Blacklist Mode" or "Whitelist Mode" is activated.
Detect Social Content
Function
Monitor content on the child's social media apps by keywords.
Receive instant alerts when keywords are detected.
Check details of detected keywords.
View the context via screenshots triggered by detected keywords.
Track the activities about TikTok and YouTube for 30 days.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Tap on "Social Content Detection" in AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Click on "App Detection Management" and turn on the button of the app you want to monitor. Once this is done, the content monitoring will begin, and the app will send alerts whenever keywords you've added are detected.
To view the screenshots captured when a detected keyword appears, you'd better enable the "Screenshot on Detection" toggle.
Step 3.Tap the "Activity" option to view TikTok and YouTube activities for the past 30 days.
To set up keywords for content detecting and filtering, please follow:
Step 1.Navigate to "Social Content Detection" and tap "Keyword Management".
Step 2.Press "AI Keyword Assistant" to let AI generate related keyworkds or "Create Custom Keywords" to enter specific keywords you don't wish your child to access.
Step 3.You can also switch to "Subscriptions" to enable the categories that contain the keywords for the content monitor.
Detect Inappropriate Images
Function
Monitor if your child saved adult, violent, or other inappropriate images and get instant alerts.
View details of inappropriate photos.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Tap on "Inappropriate Image Detection" in AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Touch "Enable" to activate this new feature!
Step 3.Once an inappropriate picture appears on your child's photos app, you can see it on your dashboard and receive alerts.
Part 4: Monitor Remotely
Remote Camera
Function
Remotely open the kid's phone camera and switch between front and rear cameras.
See the surroundings around kids with the cameras of your kids' mobile devices.
Open the flashlight on kids' phones to get a brighter field of view.
Enable the one-way audio to listen to the kid's phone surroundings.
How-to-Use
Click "Remote Camera" in the "Remote operations" section, and you can view the surroundings of your kid's phone.
You can also rotate the screen, switch the webcam, full screen, remotely open the flashlight, and enable a one-way audio function.
One-Way Audio
Function
Listen to the ambient environment through the microphones of your kids' phones.
How-to-Use
Click the "One-Way Audio" button to listen to the kid's phone surroundings.
You can also make an audio recording if necessary.
Screen Mirroring
Function
Remotely monitor your kids' live screen.
Ensure your child's digital activities are risk-free.
How-to-Use
Click "Screen Mirroring" in "Remote operations," and then you can mirror the kid's phone screen to your device.
You can also rotate the screen, turn on the one-way sound, and go full screen.
Part 5: Track Location
Live Location
Function
Check the current location of your kid's device.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Click the "Location" button at the bottom of the dashboard.
Step 2.You will see the location of your child's device. To refresh the location, tap the Refresh icon in the bottom right corner.
Route History
Function
Check where your kids have been.
View location history of the past 30 days.
How-to-Use
Step 1.On the location section, tap "Route History" at the top.
Step 2.You can check the location history in timeline form.
Step 3.Tap the calendar icon to view the location history for the past 30 days. You can also click "<" or ">" to see the previous or next day.
Geofencing
Function
Set up a specific area to get notified when kids enter or leave the area.
How-to-Use
Step 1.On the Location section, tap the "Geofence" button.
Step 2.Tap "Add geofence."
Step 3.Enter the geofence name, select the location, and set the radius. When you're done, tap "Save."
Part 6: Check Reports & Alerts
Activity Report
Function
Check the daily and weekly phone usage details in a timeline format.
Check information about the most used apps. You can also learn how long they were used and when they were used.
See how many notifications each app has received.
Learn which app has used the most data and how much it has used.
Free to check the activity report of any date within 30 days.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Tap "Today's Event" at the top of the dashboard.
Step 2.Choose whether you want to see a "Daily" or a "Weekly" report. The "Daily" report is the default. You can also swipe the chart left and right to check the activity report from the previous day or the next day.
Step 3.Scroll to view Screen Time Usage, Most Used Apps, Number of Notifications, or Cellular Data Usage.
Screen Time Usage - Check when and how long the device has been used. You will know what kinds of apps have been used most. You can also directly set up downtime for kid's device here.
Most Used Apps - Learn more about your kid's most used apps, such as duration time, categories, and age ratings, making sure that your child uses appropriate apps and stays away from malware.
Number of Notifications - Check how many notifications the kid's phone has received. Know the name of frequently-notified apps and the times they received notifications. And read the notifications the app has received by tapping the app name.
Cellular Data Usage - Find out the cellular data usage of a kid's phone on a specific day. Check which apps have used data and how much they have used.
Requests
Function
Receive and respond to your child's requests for restricted apps.
Get notified when your child tries to open a blocked app or installs a new one.
Know whether your child is in or out of the Geofences.
Stay aware of low battery and device offline.
Share new Admin Code with other family members.
Grab the latest and best deals.
How-to-Use
Press the "message" icon at the top or navigate into the "Request" section if any. Then, you will see three tabs - Requests, Alerts, and System.
Requests - Check if your child requested to access the blocked application. Then, choose "Approve" or "Refuse" to decide whether to grant additional time for the restricted app.
When approved, go to pick these options for your preferences: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, Available for today, and Always allowed.
Alerts - Get immediate alerts of low battery, device offline, when your child tries to open blocked apps or install a new app, and reach or leave the geofencing area.
You can also choose to see the restricted app details or add it to the "Always Allowed" list directly. For the newly installed app, AirDroid Parental Control allows you to block it at the touch of a button.
System - Whenever you or the family member change or remove the Admin code, you'll get notified. Plus, receive the latest notifications if there are discounts or sales on the app.
By tapping on the "<" or ">" button, you are able to check the alerts of the previous or next day.
The admin can invite up to 10 family members to the group. The steps are easy:
Step 1.Tap "My" at the bottom of the parental dashboard and Select "Family Members".
Step 2. Tap the Invite icon, and enter the member's email. Then, tap "Invite" to confirm.
Step 3.Ask the family member to check their email to accept the invitation.
You can also tap the "+" icon at the upper-right corner to invite more family members.
Please kindly noted that all joined family members can also adjust parental control settings for child's device from the dashboard.
Chat with Family Members
If no child is hidden, the admin, all joined family members and supervised children are in the Family Group. From the Family tap, all of the members in the group can send personal messages to others.
You can send text messages, audio message, files, videos and photos in both group and personal chat.
The call feature is only available in personal chat. Tap the call icon at the upper-right corner to call the other person.
Remove a Child from the Family Group
After binding a child’s device to your account, they will in the Family Group by default. However, the admin can remove a child from the chat.
Step 1.Select "My" at the bottom of the dashboard.
Step 2.Tap "Child’s Devices," find the child you want to hide, and tap the edit icon next to their name.
Step 3.Select "Managed by me only."
Only the admin can chat with the hidden child, monitor and mange the child’s device.
Focus Mode
Function
The child can turn on Focus Mode whenever needed.
Once it is enabled, only Phone, Clock, Settings, and AirDroid Kids remain accessible on their Android. And all notifications will be silenced to keep kids focused.
The Focus Mode will remain active until the set time ends or a parent turns it off.
How-to-Use
Built into AirDroid Kids, Focus Mode is designed to help children stay away from distractions during study, rest, or other important times. Therefore, you can guide your child to turn it on by following the steps below.
Step 1.Open AirDroid Kids and toggle on the switch next to "Focus Mode."
Step 2.Choose how long the Focus Mode should be activated.
After that, you can check when and how long Focus Mode was active, and turn it off for your child on AirDroid's parental dashboard.
FAQs about AirDroid Parental Control
Can I add another parent to supervise my child’s device?
Yes. You can invite another parent or guardian to manage your child’s device together. Once added, both parents can set app limits, monitor activity, receive alerts, and chat.
How to uninstall AirDroid Kids from an Android device?
To remove AirDroid's supervision from a child's Android device, please follow:
Step 1.On the child's phone, open "AirDroid Kids."
Step 2.Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
Step 3.Tap on "Uninstall."
Step 4.Enter the 4-digital admin code or the password to confirm the deletion.
How do I add a child's device?
You can add up to 10 devices and supervise them at the same time in AirDroid, here's how:
Step 1.Launch the AirDroid Parental Control app.
Step 2.Tap "+" in the top right corner.
Step 3.Next, select "Agree" to continue and get the binding code.
Step 4.On your kid's device, open AirDroid Kids and enter the code to connect.
How do I unlink my child's device?
To stop supervising a child’s device, open the AirDroid Parental Control app first. Then, follow the steps below:
Step 1.Go to the "My" tab.
Step 2.Tap on "Child's Devices."
Step 3.Tap on the three dots next to the child's device you need to unlink.
Step 4.Select "Unbind the device."
Step 5.Enter the password to unbind it. Then,it will no longer be managed.
What does the 'Admin Code' do? How can I set it up?
The "Admin Code" in AirDroid Parental Control can be used for your kids to uninstall the AirDroid Kids app on their Android, extend the screen or app time limits, unblock restricted apps, and turn off focus mode. To set it up,
Step 1.Access the "My" tab in AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Go to "Admin Code" to set a new one.
If you forget the admin code, open AirDroid Parental Control and go to "My > Admin Code > Change Admin Code or Remove Admin Code > Forgot Admin Code." Enter your account password to reset it. Once the admin code is changed, all family members linked to the account will receive a notification.
Need more help? Browse our FAQ section to find quick answers.
Part 1: Get Started on Parent's End
Get started with AirDroid Parental Control by first installing and registering an AirDroid account on the parent's device.
Step 1.Download AirDroid Parental Control
Directly search for AirDroid Parental Control on Google Play or App Store to download it. You can also download the app by clicking the download icon below.
Note: If you'd rather not install an app, you can use the web version of AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Sign up and Log in
Launch AirDroid Parental Control on your device after installation. You will be directed to the sign-up page. You can directly sign into your AirDroid account if you have one. Or, sign up and log in with your own email, Apple, or Google account.
Step 3.Select Device Owner
Follow the on-screen instructions to select "Mine" and click the "Agree" button to proceed to the next step.
Part 2: Connect Kid's Device
Below are the detailed steps to tie up your kid's iOS device.
We have also created a YouTube video to help you understand this guide better and faster.
Video Tutorial: How to Connect Kid's iOS Device in AirDroid Parental Control
Step 1.Install AirDroid Kids and Bind Your Kid’s Device
1. After installing AirDroid Parental Control on your device, you will be directed to a binding page with a QR code and a URL.
2. Use your child's iOS device to scan the QR code or enter the URL in a browser to download AirDroid Kids onto the device. You can also search AirDroid Kids in the App Store of your child's iPhone or iPad.
3. Your child's iOS device will redirect to the App Store. Tap the download icon to complete the download and installation.
4. Tap “Accept” to continue, and then enter the binding code which shows on the parent’s end.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to edit your child’s profile and enable the location permission.
6. You can now track your child's iPhone location from your account. To unlock all features, you will need to enable Supervision Mode.
Step 2.Enable Supervision Mode
1. Enter the link apps.airdroid.com/connector in a browser to download AirDroid Parental Connector on your computer or Android device. On Android, you can also search AirDroid Parental Connector in Google Play Store directly.
2. After installation, open AirDroid Parental Connector and use a USB cable to link your child’s iPhone/iPad to your computer or Android device.
3. Tap "Trust" on the iOS device.
Tips: If you are using Android to enable Supervision Mode, you’ll also need to tap OK on Android to let AirDroid Parental Connector access the USB device.
4. Select "Enable Supervision Mode" on the AirDroid Parental Connector.
5. Enter the Pairing Code displayed on the screen of your child's iOS device in the pop-up window.
Tips: If Find My is enabled on your child’s device, please go to Settings (Settings > Find My > Find My iPhone) and turn it off first. After Supervision Mode is successfully enabled, you can turn Find My iPhone back on.
6. Click "Start" to begin the process. Your child's iOS device will restart, and once the restart is complete, you can supervise your child's iOS device from your phone.
Part 3: Start Supervising
Limit App Time
Function
Set time limits or schedule downtime to restrict access to apps or categories within certain time frames.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Select "App Limits" under "Device Supervision." Then tap "Add Schedule."
Step 2.Tick the apps or categories you want to limit, then tap "Next" in the upper right corner. You can also quickly find an app by searching for its name.
Step 3.Select "Time Limits" to set how long your child can use the app.
Set the same limits for every day by ticking "Every Day" > setting time limits > tapping "OK."
Set different limits by ticking "Customize" > selecting days from Sun to Sat > setting time limits > tapping "OK."
Step 4.Select "Downtime" to set when you child can't access the app or category.
Set the same downtime for every day by ticking "Every Day" > setting downtime > tapping "OK."
Set different downtime by ticking "Customize" > selecting from Sun to Sat > setting downtime > tapping "OK."
Step 5.Tap "Done" in the upper right corner.
Block App
Function
Know all apps installed on your kid's phone.
View what app your kid has added recently.
See whether the apps are safe for kids.
Block the apps that you don't want your kids to access.
Step 2.Locate and tap "App Blocker." Then, you can block all apps or individual apps with one-tap. If you choose to block all apps, all apps except those "Always Allowed" will be instantly blocked until you disable this feature.
Step 3.By tapping on "iTunes & App Store Purchases," you can allow or disallow your child's phone from installing, deleting, or making in-app purchases.
Limit Screen Time
Function
Schedule downtime to decide when your child's device is not available.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Scroll down the home page and select "Downtime." Then tap "Add Schedule."
Step 2.Set the same downtime for every day or customize different downtime for each day. You can even set downtime to activate in specific areas.
💡During downtime, phone calls and apps added to "Always Allowed" will be accessible. So, you can add apps and websites to the "Always Allowed" list to let your kid can always access them. Here's how:
1.Select "Always Allowed" under "Device Supervision" on the home page.
2.Tap to open it. You'll see all the apps on your child's device. Search for the app you want to add or scroll down to find it, then tap the "+" on the left of the app to add it to the allowlist.
3.Switch to "Websites" by tapping it. Then tap the "+" next to "Add URLs to the Whitelist" to enter the websites you will always allow your children to access.
Note: If you want to delete an app or website, tap the "-"and then "Delete."
Restrict Device Access
Function
Instantly block all apps except those always allowed until the set time ends or you disable this feature.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Under "Device Supervision," locate and tap "Instant Block."
Step 2.Choose to block all apps (except always allowed apps) for 1 hour, 2 hours, until midnight, or until manually turned off. Then, tap "OK."
Though Instant Block allows you to enforce restrictions instantly, we recommend encouraging your child to activate Focus Mode on their own. It provides the same level of restriction while also helping them develop self-discipline.
Filter Web Content
Function
Allow or block any websites on kid's devices.
Change web filtering levels flexibly.
Filter websites one by one or by categories.
AirDroid Parental Control can manage all installed browsers on your child's device, including Chrome, Safari, Opera, Edge, Firefox, and more.
👍If you want a kid-safe search browser, AirDroid Browser is here for you. It also works with AirDroid Parental Control.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Choose Website Restriction Mode
In AirDroid Parental Control, go to "Website Restrictions" from the home page.
Then, tap "Mode" and you can manage your child's web activities in these 3 different modes:
Unrestricted Mode: No restrictions for the websites your child can visit.
Block Mode: Blocking the sites you added or the website types you choose to block.
Whitelist Mode: Where your child can only access the sites you add.
Step 2.Set Website Blacklist for Your Kid
In "URL Blacklist", tap "Add custom URLs to the Blacklist." Then, input the web address you don't want your child to visit.
Surely, you can also add the blacklist URL from your child's browsing history.
Or switch to the "Subscription" tab to block the website by categories for your kids. This includes common categories that aren't suitable for kids, such as adults, drugs, violence, gambling, and more.
Step 3.Set Website Whitelist for Your Kid
In "URL Whitelist", tap "Add URLs to the Whitelist" to specify sites your child can visit or add allowed websites from their browsing history.
Limit Web Usage
Function
Set a total time limit on websites.
Or schedule downtime to limit access to websites during specific periods.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Select "Website Limits" and then tap "Add Schedule."
Step 2.Set how long your child can use the URL:
Tap Add URL to enter the URL you want to limit. You can also add URLs from the browsing history.
Select Time Limits.
Choose if you want to set the same limits for every day or customize different limits.
Tap Time to set the exact time limit.
Confirm the limits by tapping OK
Step 3.Set when you child can't access the URL:
Tap Add URL to enter the URL you want to restrict. You can also add URLs from the browsing history.
Select Downtime.
Choose if you want to set the same downtime for every day or customize different downtime.
Tap Downtime at the bottom to set the Start and End time.
Confirm the downtime by tapping OK.
Step 4.Tap Done in the upper right corner.
Track Browsing History
Function
Keep a record of your child's browsing and searching history.
Find out if your child visited blocked websites and get instant alerts.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Go to "Website Restrictions" from the home page.
Step 2.Click "View All" to see all entries. AirDroid also enables you to visit the website or add it to the blacklist directly by tapping the three-dot button next to the link.
You can also click "Blocked" to see the websites your child has been prevented from accessing when the "Blacklist Mode" or "Whitelist Mode" is activated.
Manage Content & Privacy
Function
Prevent explicit content or control content ratings.
Set restrictions for several types of content, such as movies, apps, books, Siri, games, etc.
Allow or disallow privacy setting changes.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Go to "App & Content Restrictions" from the home page.
Step 2.Scroll down and you can choose to "Allow" or "Disallow" certain system features, such as screenshots and recordings, Siri, AirDrop, password changes, and account changes.
Step 3.Or select "Content Restrictions" to manage the available content, Siri, or Game Center features for your kids' iPhone.
Detect Inappropriate Images
Function
Monitor if your child saved adult, violent, or other inappropriate images and get instant alerts.
View details of inappropriate photos.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Tap on "Inappropriate Image Detection" in AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Touch "Enable" to activate this new feature!
Step 3.Once an inappropriate picture appears on your child's photos app, you can see it on your dashboard and receive alerts.
Part 4: Track Location
Live Location
Function
Check the current location of your kid's device.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Click the "Location" button at the bottom of the dashboard.
Step 2.You will see the location of your child's device. To refresh the location, tap the "Refresh" icon in the bottom right corner.
Route History
Function
Check where your kids have been.
View location history of the past 30 days.
How-to-Use
Step 1.On the location section, tap "Route History" at the top.
Step 2.You can check the location history in timeline form.
Step 3.Tap the calendar icon to view the location history for the past 30 days. You can also click "<" or ">" to see the previous or next day.
Geofencing
Function
Set up a specific area to get notified when kids enter or leave the area.
How-to-Use
Step 1.On the Location section, tap the "Geofence" button.
Step 2.Tap "Add geofence."
Step 3.Enter the geofence name, select the location, and set the radius. When you're done, tap "Save."
Part 5: Check Reports & Alerts
Activity Report
Function
Check the daily and weekly phone usage details in a timeline format.
Check information about the most used apps. You can also learn how long they were used and when they were used.
See how many notifications each app has received.
Learn which app has used the most data and how much it has used.
Free to check the activity report of any date within 30 days.
How-to-Use
Step 1.Tap "Today's Event" at the top of the dashboard.
Step 2.Choose whether you want to see a "Daily" or a "Weekly" report. The "Daily" report is the default. You can also swipe the chart left and right to check the activity report from the previous day or the next day.
Step 3.Scroll to view Screen Time Usage, Most Used Apps, Number of Notifications, or Cellular Data Usage.
Screen Time Usage - Check when and how long the device has been used. You will know what kinds of apps have been used most. You can also directly set up downtime for your kid's device here.
Most Used Apps - Learn more about your kid's most used apps, such as duration time, categories, and age ratings, making sure that your child uses appropriate apps and stays away from malware.
Number of Notifications - Check how many notifications the kid's phone has received. Know the name of frequently-notified apps and the times they received notifications. And read the notifications the app has received by tapping the app name.
Cellular Data Usage - Find out the cellular data usage of a kid's phone on a specific day. Check which apps have used data and how much they have used.
Requests
Function
Receive and respond to your child's requests for restricted apps.
Get notified when your child tries to open a blocked app or installs a new one.
Know whether your child is in or out of the Geofences.
Stay aware of low battery and device offline.
Share new Admin Code with other family members.
Grab the latest and best deals.
How-to-Use
Press the "message" icon at the top or navigate into the "Request" section if any. Then, you will see three tabs - Requests, Alerts, and System.
Requests - Check if your child requested to access the blocked application. Then, choose "Approve" or "Refuse" to decide whether to grant additional time for the restricted app.
When approved, go to pick these options for your preferences: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, Available for today, and Always allowed.
Alerts - Get immediate alerts of low battery, device offline, when your child tries to open blocked apps or installs a new app, and reach or leave the geofencing area.
You can also choose to see the restricted app details or add it to the "Always Allowed" list directly. For the newly installed app, AirDroid Parental Control allows you to block it at the touch of a button.
System - Whenever you or the family member change or remove the Admin code, you'll get notified. Plus, receive the latest notifications if there are discounts or sales on the app.
By tapping on the "<" or ">" button, you are able to check the alerts of the previous or next day.
The admin can add up to 10 family members to the group. Here’s how:
Step 1.Tap "My" at the bottom of the parental dashboard, and Choose "Family Members."
Step 2. Tap the Invite icon, and input the member’s email. Then, tap "Invite" to confirm.
Step 3.Request the family member to check their email and accept the invitation.
You can also tap the “+” icon in the upper-right corner to add more family members.
Note that all joined family members can modify parental control settings for a child’s device from the dashboard.
Chat with Family Members
If no child is excluded, the admin, all joined family members and supervised children are in the Family Group.
All of the members in the group can send personal messages to anyone in the Group. You can send text or audio messages, and share files, videos and photos in both group and personal chat.
In personal chat, you can even tap the call icon at the upper-right corner to make calls.
Remove a Child from the Family Group
Once a child’s device is linked to your account, they are automatically included in the Family Group. However, the admin can remove a child from the chat.
Step 1.Tap "My" at the bottom of the dashboard.
Step 2.Tap "Child’s Devices," locate the child you want to exclude, and tap the edit icon next to their name.
Step 3.Select "Managed by me only."
Only the admin can communicate with the excluded child and manage the child’s device.
Focus Mode
Function
The child can turn on Focus Mode whenever needed.
Once it is enabled, only Phone, Clock, Settings, and AirDroid Kids remain accessible on their iPhone. And all notifications will be silenced to keep kids focused.
The Focus Mode will remain active until the set time ends or a parent turns it off.
How-to-Use
Built into AirDroid Kids, Focus Mode is designed to help children stay away from distractions during study, rest, or other important times. Therefore, you can guide your child to turn it on by following the steps below.
Step 1.Open AirDroid Kids and toggle on the switch next to "Focus Mode."
Step 2.Choose how long the Focus Mode should be activated.
After that, you can check when and how long Focus Mode was active, and turn it off for your child on AirDroid's parental dashboard.
FAQs about AirDroid Parental Control
Can I add another parent to supervise my child's device?
Yes. You can invite another parent or guardian to manage your child's device together. Once added, both parents can set app limits, monitor activity, receive alerts, and chat.
How to uninstall AirDroid Kids from an iOS device?
If you haven't enabled the Supervision Mode, then the AirDroid Kids app can be deleted directly.
But if Supervision Mode is enabled, you need to unlink the child's iOS device first to uninstall the AirDroid Kids on an iOS device. Here's how:
Step 1.Go to the "My" tab in AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Tap on "Child's Devices."
Step 3.Tap on the three dots next to the child's iOS device.
Step 4.Select "Unbind the device."
Step 5.Enter the password to unbind it. Then,it will no longer be managed.
Step 6.Lastly, long-press the AirDroid Kids app on the kid's iPhone and select "Remove App." Then, it can be uninstalled.
How to disable the Supervision Mode?
To disable the Supervision Mode for your kid's iPhone, you'll need:
Step 1.Open AirDroid Parental Connector on your computer or Android.
Step 2.Connect the child's device to your computer or Android via a USB cable.
Step 3.Click on "Disable Supervision Mode."
Once Supervision Mode is disabled, most features will no longer be available. However, you can still track your child's real-time location to ensure their safety.
How do I add a child's device?
You can add up to 10 devices and supervise them at the same time in AirDroid, here's how:
Step 1.Launch the AirDroid Parental Control app.
Step 2.Tap "+" in the top right corner.
Step 3.Next, select "Agree" to continue and get the binding code.
Step 4.On your kid's device, open AirDroid Kids and enter the code to connect.
What does the 'Admin Code' do? How can I set it up?
The "Admin Code" in AirDroid Parental Control can be used for your kids to uninstall the AirDroid Kids app on their Android, extend the screen or app time limits, unblock restricted apps, and turn off focus mode. To set it up,
Step 1.Access the "My" tab in AirDroid Parental Control.
Step 2.Go to "Admin Code" to set a new one.
If you forget the admin code, open AirDroid Parental Control and go to "My > Admin Code > Change Admin Code or Remove Admin Code > Forgot Admin Code." Enter your account password to reset it. Once the admin code is changed, all family members linked to the account will receive a notification.
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