Apple^® devices like iPads^® and iPhones^® can be equipped with all kinds of educational apps and interactive games that spark creativity. Before you give such a device to your little one, though, it's important to secure it. The following steps will help you keep your children from accessing inappropriate content or accidentally racking up lots of in-app purchases.

3 Tips for Securing Your Kids' Apple Devices 

1. Perform a Factory Reset

If you buy a new or refurbished device from a reputable supplier, you shouldn't have to worry about your children accessing apps they shouldn't or stumbling across old data that's potentially inappropriate. If, on the other hand, you give them your old device or buy one from a neighborhood market like Craigslist, you may have to perform a factory reset yourself. This will erase all the old content, including personal log-ins and financial information.

2. Enable Relevant Restrictions

From screen time to in-app purchases, iOS^® gives parents the ability to control their children's iPad or iPhone usage. To access the various restrictions that are available, go to Settings and then General. After selecting restrictions, it will bring you to a toggle menu. Consider how your kids will use the device, and then enable the restrictions that won't hinder functionality for them. Through these settings, you can disable social media, prohibit certain kinds of content, and even limit users to one app at a time so that they can stay focused. 

3. Turn on Airplane Mode 

The most effective way to keep your children from visiting websites they shouldn't is by disabling internet connectivity altogether. You can do this easily by turning on airplane mode. While older kids may know how to turn off airplane mode, it will keep younger children from browsing the web unsupervised. If they want to play a game or watch a show that requires internet access, they'll have to ask.

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