The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is a free mobile app that you can link to your Nintendo Switch to easily keep an eye on your child's activities while they play. If you do not have a mobile device, you also have the option of setting certain restrictions on the console itself.
The Nintendo Switch parental control application allows you to:
- Keep an eye on playtime: parents can temporarily disable these alerts with a secret code.
- Selecting permitted games: you can choose a pre-set age category or customise it.
- Receive notifications when new games are downloaded
- Restricting the sharing of text or images in the game
- Restrict the ability to post screenshots on social media
- Manage purchases in Nintendo eShop
How do I activate parental controls on a Nintendo Switch?
- You can activate it by downloading the mobile application.
- Or directly on the console:
- On the home screen, select the «Settings» icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Then click on «Parental Controls».»
- If this is the first time you are setting up parental controls, the console will ask you to create a PIN code.
