Android Tablet - Apps to make it Child safe

ahappychappie

Hi,

I have purchased an Asus 7" tablet for my Daughter - main function is for Games. I stripped a lot of Apps off, of the ones left that are necessary but I don't want her accessing, such as Google Play I have locked. It's running Android version 4.4.2.

I would like her to be able to use the Internet but clearly with 'safe' filtering enabled. I thought this would be straightforward and could be configured via Settings but I really seem to be struggling.

I've enabled Google Safe Search but I need an App that prevents access to inappropriate sites, content etc - can anyone recommend one that works well and is unobtrusive?

Is there a similar App re Youtube, there are lots of films, clips etc I know she'd like to watch but again I need to ensure she can't see anything inappropriate.

Don't worry, for now, both Browser and Youtube are locked until I can find something that allows safe use!

Thanks in advance

Fightsback

Set up a second user account and make her use that

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/14/android-4-2-feature-highlight-multiple-user-accounts/

You can control what apps can be used and cut off access to the play store etc.

ahappychappie

Fightsback wrote: »

Set up a second user account and make her use that

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/14/android-4-2-feature-highlight-multiple-user-accounts/

You can control what apps can be used and cut off access to the play store etc.

Hi,

Seen that option - for Browser and possibly Youtube I don't want access to be cut-off - simply filtered/moderated/restricted to ensure she's not accessing anything deemed inappropriate - it's this bit I seem to be struggling to get a decent app for...

Fightsback

Just set up a new user as indicated earlier then use the free tools from google:

http://www.google.com/goodtoknow/familysafety/tools/

gjchester

ahappychappie wrote: »

Hi,

Seen that option - for Browser and possibly Youtube I don't want access to be cut-off - simply filtered/moderated/restricted to ensure she's not accessing anything deemed inappropriate - it's this bit I seem to be struggling to get a decent app for...

You probably need something like NetNanny or look at the wikipedia entry for other suggestions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_content-control_software_and_providers

Depending on your Anti Virus package it may already be something you already have in a subscription, if you have any internet protection packs rather than just AV.

Fightsback

gjchester wrote: »

You probably need something like NetNanny or look at the wikipedia entry for other suggestions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_content-control_software_and_providers

Unfortunately there is no such thing as a perfect filter and some things do get through and most annoyingly block innocent things.

gjchester

Fightsback wrote: »

Unfortunately there is no such thing as a perfect filter and some things do get through and most annoyingly block innocent things.

True, but its a start, and probably a little wider ranging than using Google Search or Youtube restrictions, when the child may use a different browser to go to less savoury parts of the web through clicking links rather than direct searching.