How to set parental controls on Amazon Echo
You will need an Amazon Echo device, and Amazon account and the Amazon Alexa app.
How to add your child’s device to your account
How to add your child’s device to your account
Step 1 – Open the Alexa app, and in the bottom right-hand corner tap Devices.
Step 2 – Next, tap Add Device then tap to add Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus and more.
Step 3 – Follow the prompts on the screen. You can also rename the device to your child’s name.
How to turn on Profanity Filter
How to turn on Profanity Filter
The Explicit Filter will aim to stop songs being played that have explicit lyrics in them.
Step 1 – From the Alexa App, tap Settings (get here from the More menu in the bottom right-hand corner), tap Music & Podcasts.
Step 2 – Here you’ll find the music controls and at the top is the Profanity Filter. Tap to toggle this feature on.
Where to turn off Voice Purchasing
Where to turn off Voice Purchasing
When disable Alexa will not allow anyone to make an Amazon purchase and payment on your Alexa-enabled devices.
Step 1 – From the Alexa App, tap Settings (get here from the More menu in the bottom right-hand corner), tap Account Settings, then tap Voice Purchasing.
Step 2 – Next, tap the toggle so it turns grey. You may get a prompt, simply tap Yes.
How to turn on Kid Skills
How to turn on Kid Skills
Kids Skills are skills that have been identified by the developer as directed to children. Alexa will process and retain information related to you and your child’s’ use of kid skills – voice recordings, etc.
You’ll be able to review your child’s voice interactions from the ‘History’ section via the Settings menu.
To turn on Kid Skills:
Step 1 – From the Alexa App, tap Settings (get here from the More menu in the bottom right-hand corner), tap Account Settings, then tap Kid Skills.
Configure notification settings
Configure notification settings
You can enable Do Not Disturb. When enabled, Alexa won’t disturb you during the times you schedule (optional), except for timers or alarms.
Step 1 – From the Alexa App, tap Settings (get here from the More menu in the bottom right-hand corner), tap Account Settings, then tap Device Settings.
Step 2 – Next tap Do Not Disturb, then toggle Do Not Disturb until it turns blue.
Step 3 – You also have the option to schedule when you want to enable this feature. Simply just toggle Scheduled, then enter your chosen time.
How to set parental controls on Amazon Echo
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