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From social media to gaming, start managing your kids' online activity to support healthy screen time and overall wellbeing. Aura Parental Controls allows you to restrict internet access and limit screen time on your child's iPhone, iPad or Android phones and tablets.

Content Filtering

Simply select apps, games and websites to limit, restrict, or allow unlimited access.

SafeSearch

With one tap on your child's profile, activate SafeSearch. SafeSearch filters out explicit and inappropriate content from search results on Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo.

YouTube Restricted Mode

In your child's profile, toggle on YouTube Restricted Mode to block mature and harmful content and help control what your kids can view on YouTube.

Know where they’re spending their
time online

You can’t be everywhere your kids are—and let’s be honest, you don’t want to be. Aura Parental Controls helps you understand how your kids are spending time online.

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History

Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your kids. With History, know what your kids are viewing online and spot potential overuse of apps and websites.

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Internet usage

Get a complete picture of your kids' internet use across all devices so you can make informed decisions about the right amount of screen time.

Bedtimes

Set Bedtimes for weeknights and weekends. When bedtime rolls around, all devices associated with your child’s profile will automatically disconnect from the internet.
Focus Time

Focus Time lets you set times during the day with limited or no Internet distractions, where only selected apps and websites are allowed.
Time Limits

Know that your kids are safe from too much of a good thing—the internet. Set time limits for apps and websites and customize per child profile.
Pause the Internet^®

No more asking your kids three times to set down the iPad and start their homework. Pause the Internet easily enforces screen time limits.
Bonus Time

Extend your kid’s daily time online with Bonus Time to reward good behavior or celebrate successes.

Identify trends and patterns

View trends in your kid’s online routines, including shifts from their baseline of social interactions, daytime activity, or sleep habits, to help you spot meaningful changes in their wellbeing
Daytime and nighttime activity

Gain a clear and personalized view of your kid’s online usage patterns throughout the day and overnight, making it easier to understand behaviors that impact healthy habits or might interfere with their sleep.
Social interactions

Get insight into your kid’s social behavior patterns, including their engagement style and the volume and tone of their online interactions. Uncover their unique social persona based on their social patterns.
Personalized insights

Access science-backed recommendations, tips, and conversation starters based on your kid’s daytime and nighttime activity and their unique social persona.

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Features	Aura	Bark
Content Filtering Set a filter level for each family member.
Screen Time Limits Customize Screen Time Limits for each kid's profile and set different limits for apps, categories of sites, and a Daily Time Limit.
Focus Time, Bedtime, and Schedules Set Bedtimes, Focus Times, and custom Schedules to restrict apps at certain times or disconnect from the internet altogether.
Pause the Internet^® Pause the Internet at the press of a button. Hit unpause when you're ready to give back their internet access.
Daytime & Nighttime Usage Trends View trends in your kid's online usage and routines, as well as shifts in their social interactions, daytime activity, or sleep habits.
Wellbeing Score Understand how consistent your kid’s digital wellbeing is with a unique indicator based on digital signals.
Messaging Insights See where your child is messaging—across games, social media, and texts—and understand tone, volume, and timing.
Weekly Snapshot Get the highlights of weekly online activities to support ongoing conversations.
AI Chat App Alert Get notified when your child starts a conversation with a high-risk AI app.
AI App Monitoring See which AI apps your kid is using and understand overall tone and themes in messaging activity.
Risk Signals Get alerts when conversations may discuss self-harm.

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Available on iOS (phones and iPads) and Android (phones and tablets).*

- Block Apps & Websites
  Keep out distractions and harmful content.
- Set Screen Time Limits
  Help your child build healthier habits.
- Create Focus Times & Bedtimes
  Schedule device-free time for school, sleep, or family.
- Pause the Internet^®
  Pause online access with one click.
- Safe Gaming
  Get notified of risks in gaming chats.
  (Windows PC only)

- Messaging Insights
  Find out which apps your child is using to message. See message volume and tone.
- Daytime & Nighttime Usage Trends
  See patterns in daily routines and overnight device use.
- Wellbeing Score
  A research-informed indicator that reflects your child’s digital wellbeing.
- Weekly Snapshot
  A clear, weekly summary to support better conversations.

- AI App Monitoring & Alerts
  See which AI chat apps your child uses and get notified about high-risk conversations.
- Risk Signals
  Alerts when messages may indicate self-harm risk.

Frequently asked questions

What devices does Aura Parental Controls work on?

Aura’s Parental Controls features work on Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 16 or later) but not iPods, and Android devices (Android 12.0 or later).

Aura’s Safe Gaming features work on computers that run Windows.

In-game communication monitoring is available on over 200 of the most popular PC games and gaming communication platforms, including Apex Legends, Roblox, Fortnite, World of Warcraft, and Discord. See the full list of games covered .

How can I lock parental control settings so they can’t be changed or removed?

You can change the settings on your child’s device to prevent them from deleting or disabling Aura’s parental controls app. Here’s what to do:

On iOS:

Navigate to Settings on your child’s iPhone or iPad.
Tap Screen Time, then Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Scroll down and tap on iTunes & App Store Purchases.
Tap on Deleting Apps and select Don’t Allow.

On Android:

You’ll first need to make sure you have Google Family Link app set up on your child’s device
Then, open Google Play Store and tap on Account.
Select Family, then Manage Family Members.
‍Tap on your child’s account and change the app permissions settings to restrict app deletion.

What are some other ways to help keep my kids safe online?

‍ Talk about safe online behavior: Online safety requires regular communication with your child. The Aura Digital Talk provides resources and tips to help families with children of all ages feel more comfortable approaching this topic.

‍ Update privacy settings: Most apps, social media sites, and even gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch and Playstation have privacy settings you can update to limit who can interact with your child. Check the service or manufacturer’s website for specific information on changing privacy settings.

‍ Learn about your device’s built-in settings: For example, Apple iOS devices allow parents to restrict app downloads, change privacy settings, and filter content (music, movies, apps, and TV shows) based on content ratings.

Enable SafeSearch and other kid-friendly features: You can update your web browser (such as Chrome or Safari), search engine, or even YouTube (under YouTube Kids ) settings to help prevent your child from stumbling onto adult content.

‍ Educate yourself about social media use and trends: Knowing how your kids use apps and social media sites can help you proactively protect them against online risks and dangers. Read more about social media safety for kids .

When should my child get their own phone?

Unfortunately, there’s no “perfect age” for your child to get their own phone. The decision will depend on their maturity level, your trust in them, and your unique situation. To help you understand if your child is ready for a phone, take our free online quiz.

How can I learn more about Aura’s Parental Controls features?

How does Aura protect my child’s privacy?

When should I start using parental controls?

A good time to consider using parental controls is when your kid gets their first device or smartphone or starts using a device without supervision.

Aura’s parental controls help you to understand and control your child’s activities on their devices. For example, you can block inappropriate content, set time limits for specific apps and receive notifications when they go over, view their web browser history, and get insights into their online activity.

Kids today are surrounded by technology and their relationship with it changes over time. At times, you may want to consider adjusting your parental controls settings for each child’s account. Aura Parental Controls are flexible and customizable making them a great tool for kids of all ages.

What is Safe Gaming and what does it do?

Aura has partnered with Kidas to offer Safe Gaming powered by ProtectMe as part of Family plans. ProtectMe is gaming’s safest privacy and protection software for your family’s PC. Kidas scans all gaming-related communications in the background and sends alerts to your email if cyberbullying or online predators are detected. Each week, you’ll get a full report with your child’s overall threat severity exposure score, a breakdown of all threats detected, and gaming time insights. Install the software to your child’s PC to get instantly connected and protected.

Take the next step to protect your child online. Call us at 1-888-905-5350 to learn more about our award-winning child safety features.

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Add your child

Simply add your child to get started today.

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Link their devices

Scan the QR code to link your child’s phone and tablet.

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Customize

Tailor time limits, scheduling and content restrictions for each child.

Parent Tested
Parent Approved Survey Feedback⁸

“The app is great! Really shows you how much your kid is on their devices. I’m glad to have an app where I can easily control what’s allowed.”
“I am able to set time limits so I can make sure my son is balancing the real world with device usage, which I like. I also like that I’m able to block or allow certain websites.”
“Easy and helpful for keeping kids safe in this world full of tech!”

*Compatibility requirements for installing are: iOS version 16.0 or greater, Android version 12.0 or higher.

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² Results based on a May 2024 survey conducted by PTPA Media Inc. PTPA Media Inc was compensated by Aura to conduct this survey.

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Family screen time, covered