Google — and Android — have parental control options that aim to limit the content minors can see on their mobile or browser and one of those options is Safe Search.
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This option is capable of filtering all the search results you do in the browser to prevent them from displaying explicit content, and you should activate it if you have children.
Moreover, Google includes this option not only in Android but also in Google Chrome and Android TV, so you can configure it on all the devices within reach of your children.
How to Enable Safe Search on Google
There are different ways to activate safe search on Google, and the truth is that it is a good idea to do it if you are the administrator of a minor’s mobile or if you have minor children. You need to follow these steps:
- Open the Google app.
- Click on the profile picture.
- Tap on settings.
- Enable Safe Search.
If you see a padlock appearing on the Safe Search icon, it’s because you don’t have permission to change its settings, so you need to contact your device administrator to do so.
You’ll need to enable it manually on your kids’ mobile or through the Family Link parental controls app, although it’s worth knowing that if Google thinks you might be under 18, it will enable it. option automatically.
You can also access your browser settings via this link, which will take you directly to the option so that you can activate or deactivate it at will.
To activate the option on Android TV you will have to go to the settings and once there click on Preferences, then on Search, and there you will already have a safe search filter option.
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