As a parent, however, you may want to consider using parental controls on a Nintendo Switch. You might decide to do this if you’re worried that your kids may be playing too much or playing games that aren’t age appropriate. To set up and use parental controls on Nintendo Switch, follow the steps below.
What are Parental Controls on Nintendo Switch?
Nintendo Switch parental controls are built-in features that allow you to restrict how your child can use the gaming device. You can control the age range of the games that they can play, set time limits for how long they can play, choose who can make Nintendo eShop purchases, and even restrict their ability to post screenshots to social media. Some of the parental control features can be set up directly on the console, but some of the more useful features such as setting time limits on play require you to download the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app. You can link this app to your console and this allows you to take more control over restrictions.
How to Set Up Parental Controls on the Nintendo Switch Console
If you don’t want to use the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app, you can set up some parental controls directly on the console. There are some simple presets that allow you to quickly set up your parent controls. You can also opt to customize to your own specific settings. To set up parental controls on the Switch console:
How to Delete Parental Controls on the Switch Console
If you set up parental controls on the console, you can delete them again to remove all restrictions. To delete parental controls on the Switch console:
How to Register the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App
If you want to include further restrictions, such as limits on playing time, and bedtime alarms, as well as be able to check played games and time spent playing, then you’ll need to download the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app. Once you’ve installed it, you can register it to your Nintendo Switch so that you can apply restrictions and track usage. To register the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app with your console:
How to Set Up Parental Controls on the Nintendo Switch Parental Control App
Once you have registered the app to your console, you can start setting up parental controls. There are some preset options to allow you to quickly set up suitable parental controls, or you can choose your own custom settings. To set up default parental controls on the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app:
How to Unlink the Nintendo Switch Parental Control App.
If the parental control settings are causing more trouble than they’re worth, you can choose to delete them, which will remove any restrictions you’ve set up. To unlink and delete parental controls settings on Switch:
Get More Out of Your Switch
If you’re worried about your kids safety, you can keep a closer eye on their gameplay by using parental controls on your Nintendo Switch. There are plenty of other useful things to know if you’re a Switch owner, however. You can learn how to connect a Switch to a TV without a dock if yours is lost or damaged. You might want to cancel Nintendo Online if you don’t feel like you’re getting your money’s worth. And if things are going right, there are some fixes to try if your Switch won’t connect to your TV. Comment Name * Email *
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