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How to use Guided Access settings on the iPad

By Emily On June 25, 2015 · Add Comment

In my house, using the iPad is an earned privilege. But guess what? Kids will be kids, and inevitably I’ll find one of them tucked quietly in a corner playing something they shouldn’t anyways. So I’ve learned how to use Guided Access and Restrictions to make sure my kids aren’t looking at things that aren’t allowed. Guided Access works for temporarily limiting kiddos to playing only one app on a device (like your personal iPhone or iPad). We’ve covered Restrictions, which are best for devices that your kids use most – read our walk-through here. Set up Guided Access Tap Settings > General > Accessibility > Guided Access to set up Guided Access. From there, here’s what you can do: Turn Guided Access on or off Set a passcode that controls the use of Guided Access and prevents someone from leaving an active session Set whether the device can [...]

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How To Keep Your Child In A Single iPad App Using Guided Access

By Jess On September 4, 2013 · Add Comment

One of the main reasons the iPad is so popular with our Little Ones is because of its touch-friendly interface. I don’t know about your iPad, but there isn’t a single area on ours that isn’t covered with a shiny and somewhat sticky fingerprint. If there’s an opportunity to touch the screen or push a button, my kids are going to take it and run with it. However, there are times when such freedom may not be appropriate or desirable. Case in point: Our family embarked on our last summer vacation to the beach this week. For us, that involved a 6+ hour car ride. It never fails that our Little Ones will get involved in an app and then accidentally press the Home button or some other part of the screen that either takes them out of their app or alters it in some unacceptable way. It’s one thing [...]

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