Instagram Parental Controls | AirDroid Parental Control

Risks of Using Instagram for Teens

01Comparison to others on Instagram can negatively impact children and foster negative values.
02High risk to inappropriate content even though Instagram has its own youth content protection.
03Instagram addiction can distract teens from studies and other healthy activities.
04Easier to receive malicious comments, attacks, harassment messages from strangers.

Comparison to others on Instagram can negatively impact children and foster negative values.

High risk to inappropriate content even though Instagram has its own youth content protection.

Instagram addiction can distract teens from studies and other healthy activities.

Easier to receive malicious comments, attacks, harassment messages from strangers.

Make Instagram Safer for Kids Using AirDroid Parental Control

Help Child to Manage Instagram Usage Time

Set time limits or downtime for Instagram during key times like school time, bedtime, and more.
Easily one-click to block Instagram to safeguard your child against the perils.

Get 360° Visibility on Child's Instagram Activities

Check when your child uses Instagram and average daily usage to better understand his/her habits.
Sync real-time Instagram notifications from your child's Android to gain insights into the content.

Filter Inappropriate Content on Instagram

Customize inappropriate keywords related to explicit content, cyberbullying, and more.
Receive alerts if your child searches, browses, or sends messages containing these keywords on Instagram.

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Benefits of Parental Controls for Instagram

Control Instagram Addiction

Instagram's refreshing content and notifications can lead to children's addiction and excessive use. Use AirDroid Parental Control to set downtime or time limits to prevent social media addiction.

Avoid Inappropriate Content

Instagram is filled with explicit and violent content. Use AirDroid Parental Control to ensure safer browsing, protect children from inappropriate content, and support their mental health.

Reduce Cyberbullying & Harassment Risks

Monitoring Instagram activities, notifications, and content keywords to spot and address cyberbullying or harassment quickly, offering timely support and protection.

Encourage a Balanced Digital Life

Stay informed about children's interactions on Instagram, helping and guiding them to balance their time with studies, outdoor activities, friends, and family.

How To Put Parental Controls On Instagram

Download and Install
Download AirDroid Parental Control on the parent's phone.
Sign Up and Sign In
Register an AirDroid account and sign in on the parent's device.
Bind Child's Device
Install the AirDroid Kids on the kid's phone and input the binding code to connect both devices.

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FAQs & Hot Topics

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Does Instagram have built-in parental controls?

Instagram gives families the option to create a " supervised account " in its Family Center for a child between the ages of 13 and 17. For this to work, either the teen or parent needs to send out an invite for supervision. Once accepted, the following things can be controlled:

Time on Instagram: Parents can control how long their child is on the app and/or see how long they spend on it for the day.
Breaks: Parents can schedule breaks, choosing the exact days and hours their child will not be able to access the app.
Accounts followed: Parents can see which accounts their child is following and which accounts are following their child. Parents can also see which accounts their child has blocked.
Privacy settings: Parents can adjust their child's privacy settings.
Sensitive content: Parents can adjust their child's sensitive content settings.
Messaging: Parents can control who can message their child and who can add their child to a messaging group.

Should I monitor my kid's Instagram?

Knowing what activities is your child engaged in on Instagram is not only a way to prevent real dangers; it gives parents an idea of how to provide a healthy counterpoint to Instagram addiction and how to help children develop healthy self-esteem. So, yes, keeping an ear to the ground is inevitable if you want to guard your child’s online safety and well-being.

Can I see my child's Instagram messages?

Yes, with our Instagram Parental Monitoring App - AirDroid Parental Control, you can sync Instagram notifications from your child's Android phone. If someone sends an Instagram message to your child and your child has notifications enabled, you can see who is messaging them and the content of the message. Additionally, you can set keyword detection for Instagram content on your child's Android device. Customize keywords like "nude", "weapons", "bar" and more can trigger real-time alerts if your child searches, browses, or sends content related to these terms on Instagram.

Can a 13-year-old child use Instagram?

Yes, a 13-year-old child can use Instagram. The platform's minimum age requirement is 13, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States. However, it's important for parents to monitor their child's activity to ensure a safe and positive experience on the platform. Utilizing parental controls and having open discussions about online safety can help protect your child while using Instagram.

Can I disable Instagram remotely?

Yes, with parental control software like AirDroid Parental Control, you can easily restrict your child's use of Instagram remotely:

Schedule Downtime: Set specific times, such as during school or bedtime, when your child's device can only access whitelisted apps, blocking addictive apps like Instagram.
One-Click Disable: Instantly disable Instagram with a single click.

How can I protect my teens from anonymous harassment on Instagram?

Everyone who has a child as a teenager wants to spare them from unpleasant situations with anonymous messages on Instagram. Here are some steps you can take to safeguard your child:

Educate Your Teen: Sit down with your teenager and explain to him or her the dangers of using apps such as anonymous messaging. Describe the possibility of cyberbullying, harassment, and other ill behaviors that may be executed where the identity is concealed.
Use Monitoring Tools: Try parental control applications like AirDroid Parental Control can help you keep an eye on your kid’s activities. This app will ensure your child remains safe from bullies by offering these features: Remote monitoring for Android only (Remote Camera, Screen Mirroring, One-way Audio, Social Content Detection, Sync Notifications), Block Apps, Schedule Downtime, Daily/Weekly Usage Report, and Track Location.
Discourage the Use of Anonymous Messaging Apps: Advise your teen against using a third-party app that allows people to send messages anonymously.
Report and Block: Explain to your teen how to report and block individuals who send undesirable or unhealthy anonymous messages. In this way, you would be able to shield your teen from the worst of anonymous harassment on Instagram and keep them safe online.

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