These controls can be applied using the Spectrum Security Suite:
To limit the internet access all you have to do is to follow the instruction given below:
Sign in to your computer that is connected to the spectrum internet. Use the username and password for the account that you wish to limit. If you are signed in already by another account, press the Window key + L and switch your user to the desired user. Open the Security SuiteClick on “Parental Controls” and turn them on by clicking “Turn On”. You will be shown the current setting and you can select each setting to change it to your liking.
What Can You Control
You will be able to change the following preferences:
Search Result Filter: If you turn on this feature, the spectrum internet will automatically stop adult and inappropriate content from appearing in the searches. Content Blocker: This toggle is designed to restrict access to specific sites. The person setting up the control is provided with the option to block keywords or categories. Keywords such as cult, disturbing, etc. , and categories refer to entire categories e. g. , if one wants to restrict access to all social media forums, you will be able to do that. Statistics: This allows you to see the user’s activity for a week or month etc. and provides an insight into what that kind of data or websites specific user has been accessing. Time Limits: This option will allow you to set a certain time limit to how long the user can access the internet on the spectrum WiFi. It can be set using a simple slider bar.
What Can Parental Controls Allow You To Do
Nowadays everyone has the access to the entire world’s information at their fingertip and while this ability is very useful for the most part, it does make people wonder if their kids are using the internet safely or not. And obviously, every parent wants their kid to stay safe.
It would be entirely unfair and probably useless to completely restrict a child from using the internet. So it is much easier and more sustainable if parents set certain limits to their internet usage so they can keep a track of their kid’s online activity and save them from harmful websites.
Luckily for all parents, almost all internet providers allow parents some degree of control over their access to online data. So fret not, set up the parental controls on your internet and computer and allow your ward to safely surf the internet.
Parental Controls In Various Systems
Apart from internet providers, many apps and software also allow parents to control the content that their children are exposed to which adds an extra layer of security to your internet-enabled devices.
This minimizes the risk of underage kids being exposed to harmful content and also stops exposure of these kids to predators online.
Following are some options to implement parental controls on various platforms.
Operating systems: Whether you are using a windows device or iOS, there will be a parental control option in its settings. For Example, in Windows, you can set up a child account on the Microsoft windows website by going to Windows settings. Click on “Content Restrictions” and toggle on your required restrictions and options. In an iOS-run mac system, you can implement parental control by going to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Parental controls. These options allow you to have some control over the content that your ward is exposed to.
Internet Browsers: Similarly, most search engines such as Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc. also have options to apply parental controls. In chrome these can be accessed from your Google account setting under the “People” section and in Safari, it is connected to the setting you have chosen on your Apple settings described above.
Applications and websites: Websites, especially video streaming websites, present the most danger of exposure to inappropriate content. Hence, major streaming sites such as Netflix and YouTube allow one to set certain restrictions on the content allowed access on their websites and apps.
For example, on YouTube, you can either download the YouTube Kids app or If you’re using the original app, you can simply click on your profile picture and select “Restricted Mode”.
Similarly, Netflix also provides you with the option to add a screen that caters to the younger audience, and every movie has applied a rating that if it is for all ages, teens or adults. One can set up PIN codes so that only the person with the pin is allowed access to the content with a higher rating.
Conclusion
We can see how convenient and quick Spectrum makes it for the parent to create a safer route for their child without hampering their ability to earn online. With so many advancements in the online realm, the use of parental control encourages more people to allow their kids to use the internet.
Q. How to set up a time limit on the spectrum?
Ans: By setting up parental controls on spectrum router and toggling time limits, one can set up a limit to the hours that the internet can be used.
Q: How to connect devices from Spectrum WiFi?
Ans: By changing your WiFi password, all connected devices will be disconnected and will require a new password to connect again.
