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How do I restrict apps downloading on Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Log in to your existing parent/guardian Nintendo Account to access your Nintendo Account settings.
  2. Click Family group.
  3. A list of all supervised accounts in the family group will appear on the screen. ...
  4. Click each setting that you want to adjust: ...
  5. Click Save changes to confirm the change.
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Can you put restrictions on Nintendo Switch?

What kind of parental controls does Nintendo Switch have? Parents can use the on-device parental controls to set restrictions on game content, social media posting, and communication with other users. Parents can choose from three pre-set options (Child, Pre-Teen or Teen) or create Custom settings.
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How do I restrict YouTube on Nintendo Switch?

Step 1: Highlight the YouTube app on your Nintendo Switch and then press the A button to open the app. Step 2: Click the gear icon at the bottom of the YouTube menu to access the Settings menu. Step 3: Once you see the Settings menu, scroll down to the Restricted mode setting.
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How to download games on Nintendo Switch with Parental Controls?

From your smart device, visit either the App Store (iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android) and search for "Switch Parental Controls." From the search results select the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, and then select the appropriate option to download/install the application.
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What is the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app?

Nintendo Switch Parental Controls™ is a free app for smart devices to keep you engaged with your family's gaming activities on Nintendo Switch. A Nintendo Switch console with the latest available system version is required to use this app.
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How To Use Parental Control Features: Nintendo Switch

Can parents control Nintendo Switch?

Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smartphone app, you can set usage limits on a child's console via the parental controls settings. *You must have a Nintendo Account as the parent or guardian to use this feature.
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What can I block with parental controls on Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo Account parental controls allow you to set Nintendo Switch eShop and Nintendo.com Game Store restrictions for child or supervised accounts. You can also disable friend suggestions and restrict third party services information sharing.
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How do I download apps with parental controls?

Always allowed apps.
  1. Open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Controls Content restrictions. Google Play.
  4. Under "Content restrictions," choose your filters: Apps, Games, Movies, and TV: Choose the highest maturity level of content you want to allow for download or purchase.
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Can family members download games on Nintendo Switch?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that purchased them. All users on a system will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the system as their primary console.
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How do I download games with parental permission?

Set up parental controls
  1. Open the Google Play app .
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Settings Family. Parental controls.
  4. Turn on Parental controls.
  5. To protect parental controls, create a PIN your child doesn't know.
  6. Select the type of content you want to filter.
  7. Choose how to filter or restrict access.
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Will Netflix be on Nintendo Switch?

Once you finish installing Android on your Nintendo Switch, it will essentially act like an Android tablet. This means you can download the Netflix app and others like Spotify and Twitch directly through the Google Play Store.
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How do I block Internet on my Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo Switch also offers a variety of parental control settings which can be accessed by clicking on “System Settings” from the main menu. Parents can set restrictions on internet access, purchases, social features, and more.
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Why won t my Nintendo Switch let me on YouTube?

What to do. Make sure your Nintendo Switch is connected to the internet. Make sure the date and time is set correctly on your Nintendo Switch. Delete the application from the Nintendo Switch and re-download it from the Nintendo eShop.
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Is Nintendo Switch online safe for kids?

Nintendo has made an extra effort to ensure that the online experience is one that is both safe and fun. For example, certain communication functions are only available to users who have registered each other on their system's friend list.
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What age is appropriate for Nintendo Switch?

From its fun and colourful roster of games to its unique design, the Nintendo Switch is often seen as the family-friendly console. Nintendo has a reputation for producing family-oriented games – and the Switch is no different, with an extensive selection for age groups ranging from three to 18.
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Does Nintendo have age restrictions?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older.
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Can I have 2 switches on one account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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How many switches can be on a family plan?

Purchasing a Nintendo Online subscription as a family group is the most cost-effective way to gain access to Nintendo Switch Online features. A Family Membership is $34.99 for 12 months and allows 8 Nintendo Account holders to access Nintendo Switch Online from the same or even separate consoles!
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Do I have to buy Switch games twice?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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Can you block apps from being downloaded?

Uncheck the Allow users to install apps box. When unchecked, users can't access the App Store and apps bought on other devices can't download automatically. Users can still download allowed apps through the Google Device Policy app. Click Save.
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Can my parents see what apps I download with family sharing?

You have to first switch on Family Sharing by inviting each member of your family to the system. Once you have, though, they can see every app you've ever bought. Perhaps you don't want them to know that you have personally bought and tried every single chess app in existence, though.
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Can I install apps through Family Link?

To view and download suggested apps to your child's Android device, parents must: Use Family Link on an Android device to manage a Google Account for children ages 6 through 9. Live in the United States.
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How do I manage Parental Controls on a switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Select Parental Controls from the System Settings Menu.
  3. Tap Change. ...
  4. Enter the 4-digit PIN, and tap OK.
  5. Select Set Restrictions.
  6. Select the category to change restrictions.
  7. When changes are complete, tap Done to save the settings.
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Can the police track your Nintendo Switch?

With a serial number, Nintendo can pinpoint your Switch's location if the person who stole the console connects it to the internet. Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch.
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Do you have to pay for Nintendo parental controls?

You can set gaming restrictions for the family right from your smart device with the free Nintendo Switch Parental Controls mobile app. While some parental controls are available on the system itself, this free app gives you even more options.
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