By As the holiday season approaches, many parents are contemplating gifting their children an Apple device. Be it an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, these gadgets offer excellent opportunities for kids to stay connected, explore learning, and enjoy entertainment. However, the variety of options and features can make choosing the right one feel daunting. Thankfully, with the Quick Start feature, parents can effortlessly set up their child’s new iPhone or iPad in advance, tailoring it to meet their specific requirements from the moment it’s unboxed.
Parents with children can set up dedicated accounts for their kids, equipped with integrated parental controls. These tools enable parents to monitor Screen Time, approve purchases from the App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple Books, and share their child’s location with family members through the Find My app. Once configured, kids are seamlessly added to the family group, complete with all the necessary parental controls right from the start.
Setting Up an iPhone or iPad for Your Child
Getting an iPhone or iPad ready for your child is quick and straightforward with the Quick Start feature. Parents or guardians in a Family Sharing group can use their own device to configure the child’s new device with the preferred parental controls. Simply turn on the child’s device, place it near the parent’s device, and follow the step-by-step prompts. You can choose to assign the device to an existing child account or create a new one specifically for the family.
Managing Screen Time on iPhone and iPad
With Screen Time, parents gain valuable insights into how much time they and their children spend using apps, browsing websites, and overall device usage. This feature allows you to set daily limits for specific apps or websites, helping to promote a balanced digital experience. Parents can also designate exceptions for essential apps like Messages or educational tools, while kids can request additional screen time, which adults can review and approve as needed.
