Nintendo Switch Safety Settings

There are several Nintendo Switch Safety Settings and a good variety of Parental Controls available. This one of the most popular gaming devices for younger children, so it is essential for parents to enable the appropriate safety settings.

 

Restrictions Available

• • Age Ratings
  • Internet Browser Access
  • Inappropriate content
  • Online Chat
  • Time Limits

 

 

Setting up Parental Controls using the console

• In the main screen select the System Settings This can be done, both while the device is held in the hand, or while docked
• Scroll down the left-hand bar and select the Parental Controls option
• Then select Parental Control Settings on the right-hand side of the screen
• Two options for Parental Controls now become available
• Select the Set with this Console option
• A variety of options will now appear on the screen
  • Restriction Level
  • Restricted Software
  • Posting screenshots on social networks
  • Free communication with others
  • Content Rating system
  • Restricting Purchases in Nintendo eShop
• Select the relevant settings according to the needs of the child
• The Restrict Level options available are
  • None
  • Teen
  • Child
  • Young Child
  • Custom

 

 

Setting Parental Controls using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App on an iPhone or Android Smartphone

• Download the App from the app store on your smartphone
• Open the App and follow the onscreen instructions in creating a Nintendo Parent Account
• Once set up you will need to connect your Nintendo account and Nintendo Switch account connected with the console
• Enter the code that is sent to pair the console and the smartphone
• Once the devices are linked you can use the app to set the content restrictions
• A variety of options will now appear on the screen
  • Restriction Level
  • Restricted Software
  • Posting screenshots on social networks
  • Free communication with others
  • Content Rating system
  • Restricting Purchases in Nintendo eShop
• Select the relevant settings according to the needs of the child
• The Restrict Level options available are
  • None
  • Teen
  • Child
  • Young Child
  • Custom

 

NOTE: By using the App you have ADDITIONAL CONTROL over the console that includes

• • Time Limits
  • New User