Apple iPhone and iPad Parental Control Guide

A step-by-step guide for enabling Screen Time on Apple devices to restrict apps, web content, in-app purchases, and Siri features.


Apple iPhone and iPad Parental Control Guide - cover page
Brand
Apple
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
960 KB
Published
16 October, 2026
Updated
16 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This document provides instructions on how to enable parental controls using the Screen Time feature on iPhones and iPads. It details the process of setting up a passcode and configuring Content & Privacy Restrictions to manage access to specific applications and media.

The guide covers various restriction categories, including blocking in-app purchases, filtering web content to limit adult material, restricting Siri's ability to search the web or use explicit language, and managing data sharing and location services.

What's inside

  • Using Screen Time
  • Content & Privacy Restrictions
  • Managing in-app purchases
  • Prevent web content
  • Restrict Siri web search
  • Allow changes to settings

Frequently asked questions

What specific features can be restricted on an iPhone or iPad?

You can restrict access to iTunes, explicit content, in-app purchasing, the camera, photo sharing, inappropriate content, media streaming, online games, data sharing, location sharing, and social networking.

What are the options for filtering web content?

You can choose Unrestricted Access, Limit Adult Websites, or Allowed Websites Only.

Can Siri's web search be restricted?

Yes, you can prevent Siri from searching the web when asked a question and prevent it from displaying explicit language.

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