It is essential to manage the privacy settings on your speaker. Google Home as soon as it is set up. However, as with any device connected to the Internet, it is necessary to cControl access to content that is not suitable for your children's age..New everyday companions, smart connected speakers“ can be very useful tools for learning and family entertainment.
Control restricted content on YouTube and Google Play Music
On your Google Home speaker, you can only control content and restrict access to explicit content for YouTube and Google Play Music applications. To control content from other applications such as Netflix, Spotify, etc., you must go to the control centre for those applications.
YouTube
1. Open the Google Home app. .
2. Scroll down the page to find the device whose YouTube settings you wish to change.
3. Press your device
4. Settings
5. YouTube settings.
6. Next to the YouTube Restricted Mode option, do one of the following:
– To block restricted content, move the slider to the right.
– To allow restricted content, move the slider to the left.
Google Play Music
1. Open the Google Play Music website. Note: You cannot adjust this setting in the Google Play Music app.
2. In the top left corner of the screen, click Settings. .
3. In the «General» section, tick the box next to «Block explicit content in radio stations».
Data security and confidentiality
You can control the information that is recorded and shared with Google by visiting the dedicated FAQ on Google's Support page: https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072285?hl=fr&ref_topic=7173611
In particular, you will find information about the collection, use, storage, security and deletion of data that you provide to Google via your Google Home.
If you would like to learn more about smart speakers and how to use them safely, please refer to the article by e-Enfance/3018: Tips for using a connected speaker safely
