Keep your child safe online with this guide on setting up parental controls on an Amazon Fire Tablet. Learn how to block inappropriate sites and apps. Keep your kids safe and responsible when using their devices.

You just got a new Amazon Fire Tablet and are excited to start using it. But before you hand it over to your kids, you want to ensure that you set up parental controls. You want to be able to control what they can access on the tablet and make sure they’re only seeing appropriate content.
One of the challenges parents face when it comes to their children and technology is managing screen time. It can be difficult to know how much is too much and what content is appropriate.
Another challenge is making sure that your kids are safe online. With so many potential dangers, you want to make sure that you’re doing everything you can to protect them.
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What are parental controls on Amazon Fire Tablet?
Parental controls are a set of tools that allow parents to control the content their children can access on their Amazon Fire Tablet. They provide an extra layer of protection, allowing you to block inappropriate sites and apps as well as monitor your child’s online activities.
You can also use parental controls to limit screen time and set up filters for web browsing. This allows you to ensure that your child is only accessing appropriate content and not spending too much time on the device.
Parental controls are an important tool for parents who want to make sure their kids are safe and responsible when using the Amazon Fire Tablet.
Set up parental controls on Amazon Fire Tablet
Setting up parental controls on an Amazon Fire Tablet is easy. To get started, follow these steps:
1. Open the “Settings” app on your Amazon Fire Tablet.

2. Select “Parental Controls” from the list of settings.

3. Toggle the switch to the “On” position.

4. Create a password to secure your parental control settings.

5. Tap the “Finish” button.

Once you’ve set up the password, you can begin setting up the parental controls. You can choose what types of content your child can access, what apps they can use, and how much time they’re allowed to spend on the device. When parental controls are enabled, you’ll see a lock icon appear at the top of your screen.
How to block specific apps on Amazon Fire Tablet
Blocking specific apps on your Amazon Fire Tablet is an important part of setting up parental controls and protecting your child from inappropriate content. This can be done easily by following these steps:
1. Open the “Settings” app on your Amazon Fire Tablet.

2. Tap on “Parental Controls” and then select “Amazon Content and Apps.”

3. Select the app or content that you want to block.

Once you’ve blocked a specific app or content, it will no longer be available to your child. They won’t be able to access it even if they try to search for it in the Amazon App Store.
How to block inappropriate sites on Amazon Fire Tablet
One of the most important features of parental controls is the ability to block inappropriate sites. On your Amazon Fire Tablet, you can set up filters for web browsing that will block any sites that contain inappropriate content.
To set up a filter for web browsing, first create a child profile on your Amazon Fire Tablet. To do this, open the “Settings” app and then select “Profiles & Family Library.” Tap on “Add a Child Profile,” enter your child’s first name and birthdate, and then tap “Add Profile.”
Once you have created a child profile, select it and then tap on “Modify Web Browser” under the Web Settings section. Select “Restrict Website” and then add a list of sites you want to block.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your child is safe and responsible when using their Amazon Fire Tablet.
How to change the parental controls password on Amazon Fire Tablet
To change the password for accessing your parental controls settings, follow these steps:
1. Open the “Settings” app on your Amazon Fire Tablet.

2. Tap on “Parental Controls” and then select “Change Password.”

3. Enter your current password and then create a new password.

4. Tap on “Finish” to save your changes.

Please remember to write down your password for future reference. Your parental controls password is not the same as your lock screen password.
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