IPhone и сенсорный IPod любят детей и подростков, поэтому они обычно запрошена праздник и день рождения подарки. Эти устройства также привлекают родителей как способ оставаться на связи и следить за своими детьми. Если вашему ребенку нужен iPhone или iPod touch, вы можете предпринять шаги, чтобы контролировать их доступ к Интернету , ограничить свое время в приложениях социальных сетей и решить, какие текстовые сообщения и звонки можно совершать.
Вот 14 советов, которые показывают, как настроить iPhone или iPod touch для детей таким образом, чтобы они были в безопасности, не беспокоились и не ломали ваш банк.
Создайте Apple ID для своих детей
Для iPhone и iPod touch требуется Apple ID для настройки и разрешения загрузки из iTunes Store и App Store. Apple ID также используется для таких функций, как iMessage, FaceTime и Find My iPhone.
Ваш ребенок может использовать ваш Apple ID, но лучше в долгосрочной перспективе установить для них отдельный Apple ID (особенно, если вы используете Family Sharing; подробнее об этом позже в этой статье).
После того, как вы настроите Apple ID для своего ребенка, используйте эту учетную запись при настройке iPhone или iPod touch для них.
Настройте iPhone или iPod Touch
После создания Apple ID следующим шагом будет настройка устройства. Процедура настройки iPhone или iPod touch немного отличается, но для всех устройств вы можете настроить устройство самостоятельно или использовать компьютер.
При настройке устройства на общем семейном компьютере синхронизируйте данные, относящиеся к ребенку. Если информация предназначена для всей семьи, создайте специальный семейный календарь или создайте группу контактов, которые синхронизируются на устройстве ребенка. Это гарантирует, что на устройстве вашего ребенка есть только информация для них, а не ваши деловые контакты.
Установите пароль для защиты устройства
Код доступа является важным средством для защиты содержимого прикосновения iPhone или IPod от посторонних глаз. Это код безопасности, который вы или ваш ребенок вводите каждый раз, когда устройство используется с экрана блокировки.
Установите пароль на iPhone или iPod в случае, если устройство потеряно или украдено. Таким образом, у незнакомцев не будет доступа к информации о семье. Обязательно используйте пароль, который вы и ваш ребенок можете запомнить. Можно сбросить iPhone или iPod touch с потерянным паролем , но в процессе вы потеряете данные с устройства.
Если устройство предлагает его, используйте сканер отпечатков пальцев Touch ID или систему распознавания лиц Face ID для дополнительного уровня безопасности.
С помощью Touch ID настройте как палец, так и палец вашего ребенка, чтобы каждый мог разблокировать устройство. Идентификатор лица работает только с одним лицом на устройство, поэтому настройте его, используя лицо вашего ребенка. Вы все еще можете получить доступ к устройству с паролем.
Настройте Find My iPhone
Если iPhone вашего ребенка потерян или украден, вам не нужно покупать новый, если настроен Find My iPhone. Find My iPhone (который также работает для iPod touch и iPad) — это веб-служба Apple, которая использует встроенные функции GPS устройства для отслеживания и восстановления.
You can also use Find My iPhone to lock the device over the internet or delete all of its data to keep it away from thieves.
Once you’ve set up Find My iPhone, which can be done as part of the initial setup process or later on, learn how to use it to locate a lost device.
Set up Family Sharing
Family Sharing is a great way for everyone in a family to access each other’s iTunes, App Store, and Apple Books purchases without having to pay for them more than once. With Family Sharing, you can, for example, buy an e-book on your iPhone and your kids can open their Books app to download the book for free.
Family Sharing lets you save money and make sure everyone has the same content and apps. You don’t have to share all of your iTunes downloads with your kids. Hide mature purchases so they’re not available to your kids.
When you add a kid who is under 13 years old to your Family Sharing group, you can’t remove them until they turn 13.
Set Restrictions on Mature Content
Apple built tools into the iOS to let parents control the content and apps their children access. Use the Restrictions tools to protect your kids from inappropriate content and from doing things like having video chats (innocent enough with friends, but certainly not with strangers).
The restrictions you enable depend on your child’s age and maturity, your values and preferences, and other factors. Consider limiting access to mature content, some apps, in-app purchases, and data use.
If your child has their own computer, use the parental controls built into iTunes to prevent them from accessing mature material in the iTunes Store.
If you’re concerned about your child visiting websites with inappropriate content, you can block these types of websites on their device.
Limit Screen Time
Want to make sure your kids aren’t staring at the screen 24/7? Use the built-in Screen Time feature to set limits of how long they can use their device each day, how much time they can spend in certain apps, and to get reports on their device usage.
In iOS 13 and up, you can even set limits of who they can call or text with, and set times that communications apps are blocked, while still letting them reach out during emergencies.
Install Some Great New Apps
There are two kinds of apps for your child’s device: apps for fun and apps for safety. The App Store is full of terrific, versatile programs, and there are tons of great games. There’s an endless supply of educational apps kids can use, plus things like free texting apps for devices without a texting plan, location trackers, homework apps, driving apps for older kids, and apps for your young ones.
There are also a number of apps that can monitor your child’s use of the internet and block them from accessing adult and other inappropriate sites. These apps may have upfront and service fees. Search the App Store with your child to find some great options.
Consider a Family Subscription to Apple Music
If you plan to listen to music as a family, or if you have an individual Apple Music subscription, consider a family subscription. With it, your entire can family can enjoy unlimited music for $15 per month.
On the Apple Music family subscription, you can stream any of the over 60 million songs in the iTunes Store and save them to your device for offline listening when you’re not connected to the internet.
This makes for a great way to provide a ton of music to your kids without spending a lot. Plus, since up to six people can share a family subscription, you’re getting a great deal.
Get a Protective Case
Kids have a habit of treating things roughly, to say nothing of dropping gadgets. With a device as expensive as an iPhone, you don’t want that habit to lead to a broken phone. Get a good case to protect the device. Buying a good protective case won’t prevent your child from dropping their iPod touch or iPhone, but it may protect the device from damage when it’s dropped.
Cases cost between $30 and $100. Shop around for something that looks good and meets your needs and your child wants. There are also waterproof phone cases and strong OtterBox cases.
While some recent iPhone models have some waterproofing, older ones don’t and a case may not protect a device from submersion in water. If you end up with a wet gadget, check out How To Save a Wet iPhone or iPod.
Consider a Screen Protector
Most cases don’t protect the screen of the iPhone or iPod touch. That means it can be damaged in falls, or when stored in pockets or backpacks. Consider further protecting the device by adding another layer of defense to the phone with a screen protector.
Screen protectors prevent scratches, avoid cracks in the screen, and reduce other damage that makes the device hard to use. To get the best protection, make sure you apply the screen protector correctly.
A package of screen protectors is between $10 and $15. While not as essential as a case, the low cost of screen protectors makes them a smart investment to keep an iPhone or iPod touch in good working order.
Consider an AppleCare Extended Warranty
While the standard iPhone and iPod warranty is solid, a child may accidentally do more damage than an adult to an iPhone or iPod touch. One way to deal with that, and to make sure that your wallet doesn’t get damaged at the same time, is to purchase an extended warranty from Apple.
Called AppleCare+, the extended warranty generally costs between $100 and $150 (it differs based on the model you have) and extends the basic 90-day warranty that comes with all iPhones to two years of full repair coverage and technical support.
Many people warn against extended warranties, saying that these warranties are a way for companies to get extra money for services that are often never used. But you know your kid better than anyone. If your child tends to break things, an extended warranty might be a good investment.
Never Buy Phone Insurance
If you protect the phone with a case and buy an extended warranty, phone insurance isn’t necessary. Phone companies push phone insurance that adds a small cost to your monthly bill, but it’s rarely a good deal. The deductibles for some insurance plans cost as much as a new phone, and many insurance companies replace your new phone with a used one without telling you.
Phone insurance may seem tempting, but it’s a wasted expense that will frustrate you in the long run. If you want extra protection for your phone, AppleCare is a better and often cheaper choice.
Learn About and Prevent Hearing Damage
The iPhone and iPod touch can be addicting, and your child may end up using them all the time. This can be a problem, especially for young ears that spend a lot of time listening to music.
As part of giving the gift, learn how using the iPod touch and iPhone can damage hearing and talk with your kids about ways to avoid hearing loss. Not all uses are dangerous, so pick up some tips and stress the importance of good hearing to your child, especially since their hearing is still developing.