does Coby Kyros have internet parental settings? Are there any safety settings for parents to set for their children?
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I don't know if you're question has already been answered but yes, it does have parental controls. Once you start the internet, just click the menu button and settings and you'll see it there. You can activate the parental controls and have the option of setting your own pin to make sure that the control doesn't get turned off.
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Kaspersky Parental Control module will set time blocks for WiFi usage for PCs only. Apple products are another issue.
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I don't think there are any parental controls, but you can check your kids search history on the internet and apps store.
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Sorry, not sure what type of security you're looking for but the ISP should provide that. I'm not aware of any security features and nothing mentioned in the owners manual.
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I had this same question earlier this week. I decided to go to Walmart and purchase the Nabi 2 for my 8 year old in case it didn't live up to our expectations, we could have a hassle free return. It's been a week and he loves it!!! I have installed amazon kindle, storia and amazon app store on it so that we can have more options for entertainment. I plan to add movies and music to an sd card so that he can have the space to download as many apps as he likes. I chose this tablet simply for the parental controls, making it safer, the durability and the fact that we can keep it on mommy mode when he gets older. I do admit that the spinlets tv and music seem preschool-ish but like I said there are many alternatives such as Amazon since this is a "real" android tablet.
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My oldest child figured out how to bypass my "Safe Browser" and parental controls for internet usage. I have one of these as the safety net. There is no on screen display or notification that the key logger is in place.
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I have to agree with epicfail, this is not a tablet for a child. My wife loves it, but still finds it difficult to navigate as it doesn't always process her 'finger pressure' when selecting or worse it selects when she's trying to scroll. The Kindle has build-in parental controls, but again depending on the age of the child, I'd stay away from the more sensitive tablets and readers.
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Yes, GetJar is the way to get apps right now, I believe. As tablets have evolved, the way to download apps has changed. The Coby Kyros is limited compared to some other tablets, and that means the app place has changed and may change again to make sure that this device will still be able to get apps. My kids use this tablet to play various games, so I know that it still has use. Sometimes our wifi connections kicks this tablet offline for no reason, and I am told it is because of the way in which this tablet gets online. If you find it keeps getting kicked offline, restart the device and just be patient with it.
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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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What ever happened to parenting? No, this is not necessary. The "digital poo-poo sitter" is ridiculous, especially the idea of letting a child who is not potty trained use an expensive electronic device while sitting on the toilet. Perhaps the most stupid thing I've ever seen.
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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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Yes. Internet connection. We use for church nursery for parents to check in on their children if they desire. Works great!
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No it does not have a parental remote but it has a switch that locks the speed so that a youngster can't make it go faster.
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I am satisfied with the parental controls. You can restrict the times that anyone is on, you can restrict by MAC address, by URL or keyword. I am restricting by all of these things actually. To my knowledge you can't restrict by category, say adult sites in general. However my children know that I can see every website that they visit so that is enough to keep them honest. If you enter enough keywords you can probably block particular categories, such as adult sites. Finally if you go to the ASUS website you can download the user manual and it will show you all of the controls you can work with. Hope this helps. I am satisfied with the parental controls. You can restrict the times that anyone is on, you can restrict by MAC address, by URL or keyword. I am restricting by all of these things actually. To my knowledge you can't restrict by category, say adult sites in general. However my children know that I can see every website that they visit so that is enough to keep them honest. If you enter enough keywords you can probably block particular categories, such as adult sites. Finally if you go to the ASUS website you can download the user manual and it will show you all of the controls you can work... » Read More I am satisfied with the parental controls. You can restrict the times that anyone is on, you can restrict by MAC address, by URL or keyword. I am restricting by all of these things actually. To my knowledge you can't restrict by category, say adult sites in general. However my children know that I can see every website that they visit so that is enough to keep them honest. If you enter enough keywords you can probably block particular categories, such as adult sites. Finally if you go to the ASUS website you can download the user manual and it will show you all of the controls you can work with. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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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.
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Nabi has something called "Mommy/Daddy" mode that allows parents or whoever to get to the REAL tablet functions and internet. My grandson would watch Netflix on his without a problem. There was no app, he just went straight to the website and "Voila!" He still does it. The 4GB memory limitation may be a problem (speedwise) but you can always contact Nabi directly at 1-885-ASK-NABI, https://www.nabitablet.com/support/products/nabijr, or go to their site and chat with a representative. One of my grandson's (the one that uses Netflix, YouTube, and other sites on his) has the Nabi Tablet. My smaller grandson has this one (the 5"). So, far except for the memory. They basically work the same. Another commenter here said she returned the Nabi Jr and got a Kindle for her child. That was a good, and more expensive choice. We have Kindle Fires too. Kindles have parental controls in the "Kindle Freetime" mode and, as she says, you can buy or download apps to them...if you are a little tech-savvy. Problem is the Kindles are not very good choices for kids under 7 unless you are "warrantied-up" or your kid is advance beyond his or her years in handling technology! Your choice. Good luck!
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Yes. We've never used ours with the internet feature. We don't view it remotely, of course...we just review the recording as needed.