It is important that you setup a new iPad or iPhone properly before sharing it with a child. This ensures not only that the device will work for them and have their favourite content, but also that the appropriate limits and restrictions are in place to ensure a safe and healthy experience. This page provides an overview of the process, for more details visit Apple parental controls.
Specify screen time and appropriate content for the device
Step by step guide
1. Setup Device with User and Passwords
This ensures that you can access your apps, messages, family content and game saves. It’s worth noting that, unlike consoles, iPhones are designed for use by a single person so additional care should be taken with the device and your password once it has been set-up:
Log On to Wifi and update system as required.
Add User Account via your Apple ID
Restore from a backup or start as a new device.
Ensure you specify a PIN Code
2. Configure settings
This ensures that when another person (perhaps, your child) uses your device they need a password from you before accessing older rated games or making purchases in the App Store. You can also use these settings to specify which apps they can access and how long they can use the device each day.
Note that as part of this process you will set the following:
Screen downtime.
Limits for specific apps.
Communication limits.
Content restrictions based on game age limits specified in the App Store for each game.