Amazon’s Kindle e-reader is a unique and sustainable way to read books. Furthermore, Amazon’s huge book collection caters to people of all ages. So it’s really a good idea to buy books for your kids and have them read them on your Kindle. And for the right reading experience for your child, you can set up parental controls on your Kindle reader.
Like all electronic devices, Kindle also connects to the internet to help you buy and sync books. Moreover, it also has an inbuilt web browser. Therefore, if your child is using your Kindle to read a book, there is always a risk of those little hands making unintended changes to your device. Furthermore, there is still a risk of some inappropriate content appearing on the screen.
For all of the above reasons, you’re better off turning on parental controls on your Kindle. But first we’ll answer some common questions that will pop into any parent’s mind before giving their child a Kindle.
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Are Kindle e-readers suitable for children?
The short answer to that question is yes – the Kindle reader, with the right parental controls, is really good for kids. There is a huge collection of children’s books on the Amazon Kindle store.
However, we do not recommend using Kindle for children as their first reading method. It would be better to recommend books with colorful and contemplative pages than an electronic device no matter how beneficial that option might be.
Supporting this opinion is also research conducted by the American Pediatric Association, which states that there is more interaction between parents and children when children read paper books compared to reading on e-readers. Research also shows more psychological and cognitive benefits from physical reading at an early age.
Having said that, the Kindle may be more suitable for children to read a text-only book at a later age, when they too have become accustomed to using electronic devices. The fact that Kindle uses E-Ink technology, you don’t have to worry about eye strain.
So, when you’re ready to give your child a Kindle, here are some parental controls you can implement.
Set parental controls on Kindle
Here are some parental controls you can set on your Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Oasis.
Step 1: Tap anywhere on the screen and select the down arrow at the top part of the screen.
Step 2: Tap on all Settings.
Step 3: Tap Parental Controls. Tap Restrictions.
In this table, you can enable or disable the following restrictions.
- Access the web browser.
- Get access to the store, preventing any accidental purchases and downloads on your Kindle reader.
- Access to the cloud. This way, your child cannot access any cloud services on the Kindle.
- Go to Goodreads. This way, your child cannot make any changes to your Goodreads profile.
The moment you try to enable restrictions, you will be asked to set a parental control password on your Kindle reader. This password can be used to make any changes in the parental controls menu.
Therefore, when these restrictions are enabled, your child will not be able to access most Kindle online services.
Note: To disable all or any parental controls on Kindle, simply follow the steps above and disable the necessary options. Enter the password when prompted.
In addition to adding these restrictions, you can also add a passcode to open your Kindle reader. This is the way.
How to Add a Passcode to Kindle
You can further secure your Kindle reader by adding a device password. Therefore, no one can unlock and access your Kindle without entering the passcode.
Step 1: Tap anywhere on the screen and select the down arrow at the top part of the screen.
Step 2: Tap on all Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Device Options.
Step 4: Tap on Device password.
Step 5: Set a password for your device.
Every time you turn on your Kindle, you will be asked to enter a passcode.
Use Amazon Kids+ (Formerly Amazon Freetime)
If you are a resident of the US, UK, Germany, Canada, and Japan, Amazon has a dedicated service for kids called Amazon Kids+. On your Kindle, you can create profiles for your kids, add all the books you want them to read, and even set reading goals.
You can access Amazon Kids on your Kindle reader in Settings > Parental Controls.
That’s all you need to know about setting parental controls on your Kindle. If you have any other questions, you can check out the FAQ section below.
Kindle Reader Parental Control FAQ
1. How do I change the parental control passcode on Kindle?
You can go to Settings -> Parental Controls -> Change Pin to change the passcode.
2. How do I change the device passcode on my Kindle?
You can go to Settings -> Device Preferences -> Device Passwords-> Change Device Passcode.
3. I forgot my Kindle device/parental control password. What do I do?
Copy and paste ‘111222777’ as the passcode. This will erase and reset your Kindle.
Read Kindle Books Safely for Your Child
We hope this article helped you set up parental controls on your child’s Kindle. However, if you’re also looking for a safe way to give your phone to kids – you can check out our article to help you lock your phone’s touchscreen.
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