Child-proofing a Google Pixel device

Setting up a child-proof device can be a bit intimidating at first, but it is doable when you know what to look for and often just take 10-15 minutes. In this article, we will outline step by step how to set up your Google Pixel device to be child-proof and how to use CleanBrowsing to help block adult content on that device.

Step 1: Create a Child Profile

The first step in setting up a child-proof pixel device is to create a child profile. This will ensure that your child has access to only age-appropriate content and apps. Here’s how you can create a child profile on your Pixel device:

1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Users & accounts”.
3. Tap on “Add user or profile”.
4. Select “Restricted profile” and then tap on “Create profile”.
5. Give the profile a name and then choose the apps you want your child to have access to.

Step 2: Enable Parental Controls

After creating the child profile, the next step is to enable parental controls. This will give you control over what your child can access on their device. Here’s how you can enable parental controls on your Pixel device:

1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. Tap on “Digital Wellbeing & parental controls”.
3. Tap on “Set up parental controls”.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set a PIN and choose the settings you want to control.

Step 3: Install CleanBrowsing

Now that you have created a child profile and enabled parental controls, it’s time to install CleanBrowsing to help block adult content on your child’s device. Here’s how you can install CleanBrowsing on your Pixel device:

1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. Tap on “Network & internet”.
3. Tap on “Private DNS”.
4. Choose “Private DNS provider hostname” and enter “family-filter-dns.cleanbrowsing.org“. If you have a CleanBrowsing paid account, please use the DNS over TLS domain provided here.
5. Tap on “Save”.

Step 4: Configure CleanBrowsing

Once you have configured CleanBrowsing, you can go to your account to block additional categories (like Gaming, Social Network, Gambling, etc). Here’s how you can do that:

1. Open your device’s web browser.
2. Go to the CleanBrowsing website (https://my.cleanbrowsing.org/).
3. Click on Categories and Filters and select additional categories to be filtered.

And that’s it! Your Pixel device is now child-proof, and CleanBrowsing is helping to block adult content on your child’s device. Remember to regularly check your child’s device to ensure that they are using it responsibly and to make any necessary adjustments to the parental controls and CleanBrowsing settings.