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Norton Parental Control

Do you know what your kids are doing online?

What apps have they downloaded? What videos have they watched? What are they searching for?

Social media, inappropriate content, risky websites: The world has changed. You want to help protect your kids from online dangers. Norton Parental Control gives you tools to help monitor, set limits, and block inappropriate content.

Features of Norton Parental Control are supported by Windows, Android, and iOS unless otherwise stated below.

How can I educate my child about internet safety?

Internet safety requires a continuous dialogue with your kids.

In collaboration with the National PTA, Norton is pleased to present The Smart Talk. This initiative brings parents and kids together to discuss responsible use of new technology.

The Smart Talk addresses the following topics related to internet safety:

  • Safety & Privacy
  • Screen Time
  • Social Media
  • Apps & Downloads
  • Texting & Calling

The Smart Talk assists you in setting expectations for safer and more responsible online behavior with your children, including:

  • Not bullying others, and to tell a parent if they experience cyberbullying
  • Not sharing passwords or personal information
  • What they are allowed to download
  • How much (if any) they can spend on in-app purchases
  • How much screen time kids can have

Norton Parental Control features include:

  • Time Supervision
  • Video Supervision
  • Mobile App Supervision
  • Web Supervision
  • Search Supervision
  • Location Supervision
  • School Time

Time Supervision

How much time are your kids spending online?

Monitor your children's screen time on their PCs and Android devices. Encourage healthier habits by setting designated times for device usage each day or week, along with limiting the number of hours spent on each device.

Video Supervision

What videos have your kids watched?

See a list of YouTube videos your kids watch on their PCs, Android devices, or iOS devices, and even view a snippet of each video so you know when you need to talk.8

Mobile App Supervision

What apps have your kids downloaded?

See which apps your kids have downloaded on their Android devices and choose which ones they can use, such as YouTube and Facebook.10

Web Supervision

What sites are your kids visiting?

Let your kids explore the web freely, with tools that block unsuitable websites while keeping you aware of the sites they’re visiting.

Search Supervision

What are your kids searching for?

See the words, terms, and phrases your kids are searching for to gain insights into their interests and help protect them from inappropriate content.

Location Supervision

Where are they going?

Stay informed about where your kids are with tools that map the location of their Android or iOS devices and provide a 30-day history to show where they’ve been.9,10,

School Time

Is your child focused on schoolwork?

Remote learning requires the internet, so pausing the internet on your child’s device is not an option. Manage your child’s remote learning environment and keep your child focused on schoolwork during the school day.

Norton Parental Control

Norton Parental Control gives you tools to help keep your kids safe online:

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Apps

See which ones they have downloaded, and choose which ones they can use.
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YouTube videos

See what videos they watch.
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Website Access Requests

Enable your child to send notes within the app to request access changes.
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Web Supervision

Block unwanted websites and get reports on what sites they visit.
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Safe search

See what your kids are searching for.
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Blocked site alerts

Get an email when your child tries to visit a blocked site.
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Screen time

Schedule when and for how long kids can use their devices, and lock them when it’s time for a break.11
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Location

On mobile, see a map of your child’s Android or iOS device location.9,10,
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School Time

Help minimize online distractions while your child uses the internet for school work.

Two-way communications tools

Norton Parental Control provides not only tools for online supervision but also resources to keep the conversation about online safety ongoing with your kids. After establishing an agreement for safe and responsible online behavior.

Getting started with Norton Parental Control begins with setting up house rules for each child. After that, you'll receive alerts based on the rules you've established and regular reports on your children's online activity. If your child disagrees with a rule or wishes to access a blocked website.

Alerts and communication tools in Norton Parental Control include:

  • Access Request: Open the lines of communication by enabling your kids to message you within the app if they disagree with a blocked site or a house rule.
  • Email Alerts: Find out when your kids attempt to visit a blocked site so that you can start a conversation about appropriate content.
  • Monthly / Weekly Reports: Get detailed reports of what your kids are doing online, right in your inbox.
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Slide 1

Not everything online is appropriate for children.

❌ Problem

Kids enjoy going online, but you want to put a limit on screen time.

✅ Solution

The internet is a vast resource filled with information and entertainment, but not everything available online is suitable for children. Many websites contain content that can be harmful or confusing, ranging from violence and explicit material to misinformation.

Slide 2

Kids enjoy going online, but you want to put a limit on screen time.

❌ Problem

Looking for ways to reduce your kids’ screen time?

✅ Solution

Establishing clear and consistent rules about screen time is the first step. Decide how much time is appropriate for different activities, such as homework, leisure, and gaming.

Slide 3

Online safety: Freedom within boundaries.

❌ Problem

you give your kids some freedom online, but you also want to know what they’re up to.

✅ Solution

You want to grant your kids some freedom online, but it's equally important to stay informed about their activities. Striking a balance between independence and oversight helps ensure their safety while fostering trust.

Parenting is hard.

It's even harder if you don't know what your kids are doing online. The world has changed, and the challenges that digital native kids face may be different from what you, their parent, faced at the same age.

Surveys of U.S. parents of kids or teens and technology use show:

66% of parents of a child under 18 say parenting is harder today than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as a reason why.

93% of parents say that parents and guardians have a lot of responsibility to protect children from inappropriate online content.

Parents of kids aged 11 or younger:

71% of parents of a child say they are concerned their child might ever spend too much time in front of screens.

46% of parents say their child has encountered inappropriate videos on YouTube.

Whether your concern is what content your kids see, what they are searching for, or how much screen time they are getting, Norton Parental Control gives you a suite of tools to monitor, set limits, and block inappropriate content.

Norton Parental Control

Norton Parental Control helps protect your kids against online dangers by highlighting your kids’ online activity and identifying potential dangers before they become problems. Easy-to-use tools allow you to set screen time limits, block unsuitable sites, and monitor search terms and overall activity history.

With Norton Parental Control, you can:

  • Monitor Online Activity: Keep track of your children's browsing habits to ensure they’re exploring safe content.

  • Set Screen Time Limits: Easily manage how much time your kids spend on their devices each day.

  • Filter Inappropriate Content: Block access to websites and apps that may not be suitable for their age.

  • Receive Activity Reports: Get regular insights into your kids' online behavior to help guide discussions about internet safety.

  • Locate Your Children: Use GPS tracking to know your kids' whereabouts for added peace of mind.

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Norton Parental Control is available as Norton Family, or as part of Norton 360 Deluxe or a Norton 360 with LifeLock plan:


Norton Family and Norton Parental Control can only be installed and used on a child’s Windows PC, iOS, and Android devices, but not all features are available on all platforms. Parents can monitor and manage their child’s activities from any device—Windows PC, Mac, iOS, and Android—via our mobile apps, or by signing in to their account at my.Norton.com and selecting Parental Control via any browser.