Early Access KidShield Now Open for Trial!
KidShield is a fantastic tool for parents who want to ensure their child's online safety. Unlike the regular HomeShield Parental Control, which only functions when clients are connected to home Wi-Fi, KidShield Parental Control surpasses this limitation. Additionally, even if clients enable Randomize MAC address, KidShield's safeguards remain effective. By using KidShield, you can foster a safe and secure digital environment, allowing your child to explore the internet while you maintain control and supervision.
Is KidShield free for users?
Currently, KidShield is in the beta test phase which is free.
However, after KidShield is launched officially, you need to subscribe to the Total Parental Controls Package to use it.
***With the release of latest Deco APP(3.8.123-Android; 3.8.129 for IOS), the option to create KidShield " On the Go" Profile is open for all HomeShield Deco users.
***If you are using Homeshield Archer Router series, please step into this thread-Post 667178 to start a trial journey.
What features does KidShield support?
Functions | |
Device Management | Lock Device Adjust Allowed Time Get Location Content Filter Blocked Websites Blocked Apps App Time Limits Always Allowed Apps Bedtime Time Limits Offtime *Payment Management |
System Management | App Installment App Removal Device Settings |
How to set up a KidShield profile
Step 1: Open Deco APP>Parental Controls>"+" and select "On the Go Profile"
Step 2: Scan the QR code from the kids' device and complete the profile according to FAQ 3779
***Currently, due to the IOS system limitation(Android OS works fine), the pairing link can't be downloaded directly after scanning the QR code and the following notification will pop up. If you want to test the "On the Go" Profile on the kid IOS devices, it is suggested to download "KidShield" APP from APP Store first, then scan the QR code generated on the Deco APP.
Step 3: Monitor the Kids' online safety according to FAQ 3780.
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Tether KidShield Test Recruitment
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Hi,
I have a Home Shield subscription and recently installed the Kids Shield app. I’d like to share some feedback based on my experience:
1. Uninstall Protection:
My child was able to uninstall the app by easily removing the admin policies, even though I had enabled the App Removal Lock. However, when I enabled the "Change System Settings" lock, they were unable to uninstall the app as it blocked access to their device settings entirely.
Recommendation: Instead of fully blocking access to the device settings, the app should allow access to settings but prevent uninstalling Kids Shield specifically under the "Applications" menu.
2. Usage Limits for Home and Mobile Networks:
I set separate usage limits: 2 hours for the home network and 30 minutes for mobile data. However, my child bypassed these limits by disabling Wi-Fi and switching to mobile data. While Kids Shield does prevent this when the mobile data limit is reached, switching back to Wi-Fi remains an issue. If their mobile limit has been exhausted, Wi-Fi usage also gets blocked, even though there is still available time on the home network limit.
Recommendation: The app should differentiate between network-specific limits, ensuring that switching back to Wi-Fi restores the remaining home network usage time.
Thank you for considering these suggestions. I hope they help enhance the app's functionality.
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