{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","contentId":"0000018d-a83f-d88b-a5bf-ef3f03cb0000","url":"https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/set-parental-controls-using-amazon-parent-dashboard","headline":"Explore Amazon Parent Dashboard and how to set up parental controls ","description":"Learn how to easily set parental controls on your devices using Amazon Parent Dashboard. Ensure your child's safety online with our step-by-step guide.","datePublished":"2024-02-15T15:32:24.344Z","dateModified":"2025-09-09T15:44:00Z","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Amazon staff"}],"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/baea404/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8688x5792+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F43%2F03%2F4d08b01b4a158e56311875726796%2Famazonkids-l1-firetablet-l-1228-25-1.jpg","width":"300","height":"200"},"articleBody":"![Father and daughter use a Fire Tablet](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/baea404/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8688x5792+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F43%2F03%2F4d08b01b4a158e56311875726796%2Famazonkids-l1-firetablet-l-1228-25-1.jpg)\n\n# Explore Amazon Parent Dashboard and how to set up parental controls \n\n*Learn how to find the right content for your child’s development, set time limits, and configure other settings for kids on Amazon devices.*\n\n[Amazon Parent Dashboard](https://www.amazon.co.uk/parents/) allows parents and guardians to manage and customise their kids’ experiences across Amazon devices, Amazon Kids, and the [Amazon Kids+](https://www.amazon.com/ftu/home?ref_=akp_us_eco_fam_acq_evg_0825_1) subscription.\n\nParents can use the Parent Dashboard to configure age-appropriate settings, set screen time limits, monitor some of their child’s activities, and find age-appropriate books, apps, games, videos, Alexa skills, and other content.\n\nYou also have the option to subscribe to Amazon Kids+, which gives children unlimited access to more than 20,000 kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games.\n\n![two children use an amazon device](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/6047202/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1430x953+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F19%2F05%2Fb012528747f3980476b38030271b%2Famazon-family-wellbeing-hub-devices.jpg)\n\n- [Helping kids get a healthy start with a new Amazon Kids device](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/helping-kids-get-a-healthy-start-with-a-new-amazon-kids-device)\n\n## How to access Amazon's Parent Dashboard?\n\nThe Parent Dashboard is available with your Amazon account. To access it, the parent needs to download the Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard app on a compatible device and sign in using their Amazon credentials — or you can access it via desktop at [parents.amazon.co.uk.](https://parents.amazon.co.uk/) \n\n## How do I get started with the dashboard?\n\n![Parental control app interface for creating child profiles and managing screen time](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/1c849fb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1699x1038+0+0/resize/767x469!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F11%2F84%2F0f4ca9544f1cb6a125c5b1c3fa23%2Finline-image-17-3.png)\n\nThe first time you sign into the dashboard, you'll be prompted to set up individual child profiles for your kids. The Parent Dashboard assigns each of your children to an age group based on the birthdate you enter.\n\nTo override the recommended age range for content: \n\n- Go to **Settings**\n- Select **Amazon Kids+ Content**\n- Select **Content Maturity & Language**\n\nTo review default settings based on your child’s age, click on the gear next to the child’s name.\n\n## How do I set time limits in Amazon's Parent Dashboard?\n\n![Amazon Kids app interface showing Daily Screen Time settings](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/a285fae/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1699x1038+0+0/resize/767x469!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F75%2F19%2F347a640947bab82ea6616570b4fb%2Finline-image-16-1.png)\n\nGo to **Settings > General > Daily Screen Time** to set limits on Fire Tablets, Echo, and Fire TV devices. Options include:\n\n- **Schedule:** Specify times throughout the day when your can kids use any device connected to their child profile, and choose how long each window of use lasts. \n\n- **Screen Time**\n\n- **Total Sceen Time:** Limit how much time your child can spend on their Amazon Kids devices.\n- **Learn First:** Set goals for daily reading and time spent using educational videos and apps. The optional “Learn First” setting blocks entertainment content until educational goals are met.\n\n## Can parents monitor web browsing from the dashboard?\n\nAmazon offers a web browser on Fire tablets that is designed for kids. Using the browser, kids can access Amazon-curated websites and web videos appropriate for their age and enjoy a less restrictive but still-filtered browsing experience.\n\n![Two young girls relaxing on a blue couch while using Kindle Kids devices](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/fb87f26/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1711x963+0+0/resize/767x432!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F3a%2F30%2F2b84423a4e1eb9dbdde6691be178%2Fkindle-kids.png)\n\nAs you configure these settings, think about what your child needs in terms of access and restrictions. One size doesn't fit all.\n\nAccess web browser settings at **Settings > Fire Tablet Web Browser.** You have three options, listed from most to least restrictive:\n\n- **Block Access To Web Browsing:** Tap 'Enable Web Access' to turn the setting OFF (the slider will appear grey when access is OFF).\n- **Hand-Selected Websites & Videos**: An Amazon Kids+ subscription gives children access only to the thousands of websites and web videos pre-screened by the Amazon Kids team.\n- **Filtered Websites & Videos**: Provides a more open but filtered browsing experience more appropriate for older children or young teens. You can block specific websites.\n\n![A student in a library](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/faa904a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+125+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F30%2F4d%2F918ce27f4b23bd54a6720330754d%2Fheres-everything-you-get-with-prime-student-beyond-the-regular-prime-membership-inline-v2-course-hero.jpg)\n\n- [How students and 18 to 24-year-olds can get half-price Prime membership and exclusive benefits](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/amazon-prime/amazon-prime-student)\n\nIf you pick one of the last two options, you can see what content your child is accessing online through the browsing history on the Parent Dashboard homepage by selecting 'Web' in the activity reporting section.\n\n## How do I add purchased content in the Parent Dashboard?\n\n![Smartphone displaying Amazon's parental control options for content management](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/3ad4db1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1990x1227+0+0/resize/767x473!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F46%2Fdb%2F9abc88b3475d9d5326323cd03e66%2Fgroup-36-1-1.png)\n\nGo to the **Content** tab at the bottom of your mobile app or in the toolbar on the left of the desktop site. All the content you have purchased from Amazon will be visible to you in tabs labelled Books, Videos, Apps, Audible, and Alexa Skills. \n\nYour children will only see a selection of age-appropriate content based on the age limits you set, though you can disable access to any content or, at your discretion, give the child access to any additional content in the parent’s Amazon library.\n\nPay extra attention to apps. Amazon Parent Dashboard’s age filters don’t work on outside apps, but many of these apps have their own filters that you will have to apply separately.\n\nIf you’re a Prime member, go to **Settings > Additional content > Prime Video** to view what content your child can access.\n\n## How parents can choose content with their kids\n\nAmazon Kids+ employs experts who curate appropriate content based on your child’s age or the age filter you set for your child. But you—the parent—are the real expert when it comes to your children, which is why Amazon Parent Dashboard gives you the ability to override any recommendations, add or delete content, and adjust the age filter based on your child’s maturity, tastes, and sensitivities.\n\nYou might, for example, have a book or movie in your library that you want your child to access because you know it’s suitable for your child. Or you might want to limit access to specific content because you don’t feel it’s appropriate and that too is up to you. In some cases, your child might ask you to add content, apps, or games, which provides a good opportunity to talk with your child about why they want access to that material. It’s a way to explore together the universe of videos, books, songs, apps, games, and other content, and talk about well-being and life balance.\n\n![A young girl lays on her stomach in bed and smiles as she watches her Fire Tablet.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/c7be22b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1333+0+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F30%2Fa4%2F593c1f994ab0a0b43d6018fdf5dd%2F20200402kidsguidetocovid-blog-02.JPG)\n\n- [5 practical internet safety tips for keeping kids and teens safe online](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/5-practical-internet-safety-tips-for-keeping-kids-and-teens-safe-online)\n\n## How parents can control calls and messages\n\nFire tablets and some Alexa devices allow for announcements (communication between Alexa devices in your household), video, voice calling, and messaging, but the parent must turn on these features. \n\n1. Go to **Settings**\n2. Select **Communications**\n3. Select **Calling & Messaging** or **Announcements**\n4. Tap **Grant parental consent** or **Hide these features on my child’s tablet**.\n\n## How to monitor in-app purchasing and Amazon store access\n\n![A child playing with the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/97d28a1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8032x5357+0+0/resize/767x512!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Ffe%2F75%2Fb380f5ea4f2a928dede524f978f2%2Ffire-hd-8-kids-18.png)\n\nThis option only applies to Fire tablets and is OFF by default for child accounts. Every in-app purchase, except free items, requires your Amazon password. Again, this only applies to Amazon apps. Outside apps may have their own policies regarding in-app purchases.\n\nStore access lets parents enable their kids to access a selection of free and paid apps and games from developers outside of Amazon. If your child wants to access an app, you will receive a notification by email and must approve the request before the child can download it. In addition, you can choose to allow access to an expanded selection of apps and games that includes content not just intended for kids.\n\n![child views entertaining content on amazon device while enjoying a bowl of popcorn](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/fbb6606/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1115x743+103+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F45%2F38%2F1560103d4b9889deb9bd948aa955%2Famazon-family-wellbeing-hub.jpg)\n\n- [Amazon explains web-browsing controls on Fire Kids tablets](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/amazon-explains-web-browsing-controls-on-fire-kids-tablets)\n\nAs with the selection of apps and games intended for kids, the expanded selection requires parents to approve requests. And again, remember that any parental controls designed for Amazon Kids do not apply to other apps, so make sure you only approve age-appropriate apps and familiarise yourself with any parental controls available within those apps.\n\nVisit the [Family Digital Well-Being Hub](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/what-we-do/devices-services/digital-safety) to browse all of our portfolio of resources. 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