Are there parental controls? Does the IPOD touch's web browser (Safari) have parental controls? If not, is it possible to install third-party parental control or blocking software?
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I have been looking into this as well, but nothing as of yet. I'll post on this discussion if anything comes up.
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For those still looking for parental controls, our company currently has a content filtering solution for the iPod Touch in private beta. You can learn more at http://www.mobicip.com. As one of the founders of Mobicip.com, I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation above. The solution we are currently testing is free, but we are intending to offer a premium version with more robust features in the near future.If you would like to participate in the beta test, you can do so by signing up at the website. We hope to be available on the App Store in the very near future. For those still looking for parental controls, our company currently has a content filtering solution for the iPod Touch in private beta. You can learn more at http://www.mobicip.com. As one of the founders of Mobicip.com, I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation above. The solution we are currently testing is free, but we are intending to offer a premium version with more robust features in the near future.If you would like to participate in the beta test, you can do so by signing up at the website. We hope to be available on the... » Read More For those still looking for parental controls, our company currently has a content filtering solution for the iPod Touch in private beta. You can learn more at http://www.mobicip.com. As one of the founders of Mobicip.com, I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation above. The solution we are currently testing is free, but we are intending to offer a premium version with more robust features in the near future.If you would like to participate in the beta test, you can do so by signing up at the website. We hope to be available on the App Store in the very near future. « Show Less
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WOW, I have to say that is the best question I have seen about this device.The answer is unfortunately no. There is definitely a way if you are willing to jailbreak the application and write your own parental control widget. But there is no software that you can install to control what your child can do on the device, including browsing to questionable material.I would not be surprised if somebody is already working on such an applet to sell at the applications store. For now though, I haven't seen anything like that.
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Well you are dealing with less then one percent out of millions of ipod buyers. I think that your ipod will be just fine. But if you were really daring you could open it on your computer and check it for a virus. But i highly doubt that it would.
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It is a very nice touch screen, with a button on the front which also allows you to always go to the home screen just by pushing it. It also has a power button on the top of the ipod, but the rest if the navigation is all done on the touchscreen.
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not that I know of. As an adult with no kids around, I have not had to deal with the issue. i am sure that an app could be found. i Fro your information, it is not accepted as a machine by Google Play, so all apps there are not downloadable.
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Hi Cindy! Please follow the steps outlined in this blog post. http://everythingnabi.blogspot.ca/2012/08/installing-configuring-amazon-appstore.html It provides steps on how to configure In-app Purchase and Parental Controls. It also suggest installing Application Protection to prevent unwanted purchases.
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You can download an APP for parental control if do you want, some apps like Mobicip, Funamo, Norton Family, etc... will work on this android tablet.
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Not specifically. It only blocks which sites you can access, not the content or functions which may be hidden in the site. Instagram is a great example - it makes it through the filter (unless you specify otherwise) and its' content can contain porn. So, bottom line - just make sure you set BUC to access the internet site supporting your application and you should be fine. BUC has the best technical support (real person on the phone) I've found. Call and talk with them if you have questions. It's a very good product.
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Archos 5 or 7 ipod touch is too restricted. I sold mine and bought this. Its 100 times better bigger screen better quality videos also more video types no need to convert everything in to mp4 format. its the best.
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Yes there is a volume control. You can use that as well as your ipod to control the volume. When you reach the highest volume on it, it well give you a double beep. I usually crank it to the highest level and then use my ipod to control the volume. It really is a neat little item, - I don't think you would be disappointed. I use mine in the bathroom alot while showering and can hear it well enough with the glass shower door closed.
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Yes, the router has built-in parental controls that allow you to restrict specific devices for specific times as well as block specific URLs. In addition, you can set time limits on each guest network (there are 6 total, 3 2.4ghz and 3 5ghz). The biggest problem with the parental controls is the URL filtering is "dumb" in that you have to enter each restricted URL and there is a limit of 128. You'll find that you can easily find more than 128 anonymous proxy servers on the internet and if you can find them, so can your teens. You cannot whitelist and while you can keyword filter, it's a chainsaw approach.
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Can't get to my manual but the internet says no parental controls. Some mention of app that can be used. I don't have young children so this was not an issue for me.
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parental control is located in your browsers setting u should be able to set it up for your needs
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Yes. I have one tablet with restrictions under "Parental Controls." I logged into the Router Cloud from my PC just now, and I can change any of those settings (including ending access to the Internet). I have not tried it from an App on my tablet, but I believe it would work the same. Hope this helps.
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FaceBook and YouTube still work. X-Box Live still works even with mature games. I found I could go to Match.com and the like. But... Search for anything inappropriate and you are blocked. I tried a couple of different key words and tried to mix it up. I feel I can rest assured that my kids cannot access porn due to the Gatekeeper. (I have no idea if it logs activity. It's not a concern of mine, but I'm sure the parent site can answer that question. In fact, I'm sure the parent site can answer all of your questions successfully.)
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Pretty sure you need a wireless router in your home, yes. The WiFi on the iPod Touch can only find wireless interenet where wireless internet exists. Routers are fairly cheap and easy to set up, or so I've been told (I don't know how it all works either!).Otherwise, it'll work anywhere there's free WiFi. As I've never used WiFi, I've no idea if you need to ask the store (coffee shop, bookstore, hotel, wherever) for a password(??) -OR- If you just click to find internet and it does it(??)
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Protip: No player (as far as I am aware of) requires proprietary software.Proof? I have an iPod nano sitting on my bed, now, that has music loaded onto it, none of which was loaded using iTunes. I used MediaMonkey. If your proprietary software forces you to buy new versions of songs you already have, then scrap the software, because chances are, it's not actually proprietary.
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Yes - through the parental controls on the web based control portal or on the smartphone Cloud Connect app - you can completely block internet access to a specific device/computer.