FaceTime is one of Apple's best-known services, especially among iPhone users, even though it is available for iPad and Mac. And that's not the first video call app and it's not very good.
However, there is no doubt that it brought this technology to people with very little technical knowledge, such as very little. Boys and girls are born with the potential to make phone calls, and on SpaceTime.
While that convenience is celebrated by many, it can also be frustrating. Parents are worried that their son or daughter may agree to shoot a video and start talking to a complete stranger.
In this article we will try to resolve all your doubts about the security and protection offered by Apple in its video calling system. We will also explain what steps to take to make sure FaceTime is safe to use.
Are boys and girls protected from strangers by FaceTime?
What concerns parents most is that their children can use SpaceTime to talk to strangers. The fact that there may be someone who wants to build an emotional relationship with your children and then abuse them is something to be concerned about.
Although there are definitely risks and we recommend that no child use SpaceTime without adult supervision, luckily it's harder to do that than other messaging apps.
Can your son or daughter call a stranger?
Assuming your son or daughter has been able to unlock the phone, they will have to open the FaceTime app. To call someone, you can directly call on one of the latest calls (which we shouldn't worry about at first).
To call someone who is not on the latest call list, you will need to tap the & # 39; + & # 39; and write down the name of the person you will be calling (only to your contact list). That, in turn, makes it difficult for me to be known as a complete stranger.
It is important to mention that, as the statistics show, a child may be abused by someone in their circle. If you care to contact the person on the list, we recommend removing them.
To call a person who is not on the latest call list or contact list, they have to fully write their phone number or email, hitting & # 39; Enter & # 39; then touch the call or video option.
This means that your son or daughter will need that phone number or email address beforehand, in the event that the accident exceeds SpaceTime. There is something to be concerned about, so you should always check its use.
Can an unknown person call your son or daughter?
Anyone who has a phone number or email associated with a SpaceTime device account that your son or daughter can access can be contacted unless one of the two conditions is met:
- Contact blocked.
- The & # 39; Silence Unknown Numbers & # 39; option is activated.
If at least one of these cases is not available, the person can call and the call will be accepted. This means that it can be approved and your son or daughter can talk directly to the caller.
As we mentioned before, however, it is tricky to call an unintended person, so that anonymous person can have contact details of a boy or girl (and that is a problem beyond SpaceTime).
How to protect your son or daughter when using FaceTime
1. Standard monitoring methods
The first safety step you should take is to talk directly to your son or daughter (especially if they are older). You will need to explain how to use SpaceTime and what should not. They should know their risks and dangers, even though they should not be afraid.
We recommend that you communicate well with them and create a space of trust for them to be honest with you. This will ensure that, in the event of a difficult situation, they can come and talk to you without fear of being punished.
Besides that, we recommend that you take other precautions than these software Apple puts what you have. You can start by changing a portable password, but we already know that they may end up guessing.
2. Option & # 39; Silence unknown numbers & # 39;
It is easy to activate the option of & # 39; Silence unknown numbers & # 39; that comes with iOS 13. This way, you'll stop getting calls from people you've never contacted or saved in your contact list.
1. Go to & # 39; Settings & # 39; on your iPhone.
2. Next, tap & # 39; phone & # 39;
3. In the new screen, scroll down and then press the following button in & # 39; Mute no. unknown & # 39; ((green).
You should know, however, that this has certain limitations. For example, you will receive calls from those unsaved numbers you exchanged text or when that person shared them via email.
Also, an unknown muted number will be shown to you in the latest call list, so your son or daughter can keep calling. You should also remember that all unknown numbers are muted and do not miss an important call.
3. Parental controls
Finally, we also recommend using the iOS restrictions themselves. Although you can use it again parental control applications, the iPhone or iPad itself lets you set a password for when you want to use certain applications.
1. Go to & # 39; Settings & # 39; for your iPhone or iPad.
2. Now, touch the option & # 39; Time to Use & # 39 ;, click & # 39; Continue & # 39; and choose if this is your device or that of your son or daughter.
3. On your device, press & # 39; Use the "Run time" code. You will need to create a password (make sure it is different than some of your children already know) and then re-enter it to confirm it.
On a child's device, you must follow the on-screen instructions until you find the & # 39; Parent Code & # 39; Now is the time when you have to create a code (which is different than some of your kids already know) and enter it again to verify it.
4. Then click & # 39; Content and Privacy Restrictions & # 39 ;. If asked, enter the code. You can then activate & # 39; Content & Privacy & # 39 ;.
If you like, you can make the SpaceTime app disappear directly (and temporarily) on your home screen. This will reduce the risk. Don't worry, these steps won't permanently delete the app.
1. Go to & # 39; Settings & # 39; for your iPhone or iPad.
2. Now, click the & # 39; Content and Privacy limit & # 39;
3. Enter the code & # 39; Time To Use & # 39; which you created earlier.
4. Click on & # 39; Allowed apps & # 39;
5. Finally, select those apps you want your kids to use. In this case, you should not select FaceTime (the switch should be white).
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