Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, let’s talk about setting up parental controls on your PS5. We all know that kids these days are incredibly tech-savvy, but sometimes we need to set some boundaries when it comes to their gaming habits. Luckily, Sony has included built-in parental controls in their console’s software, allowing you to limit and manage what your children can do on the PS5.

First things first, you’ll need to let Sony know who is part of your family before you can start restricting their activities on the PS5. Assuming you already have a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, here’s what you need to do:

1. Go to your Account Management page in a web browser.

2. Click on Family Management > Set Up Now > Add a Child.

3. Provide the necessary information for the child account, such as date of birth, email address, and password.

4. You’ll be presented with a series of parental control settings that you can apply to the account, including game access, VR features, and website restrictions.

When it comes to child accounts, you have various options for parental controls. You can set a specific age level for PS5 games, restrict the use of PS VR devices, and even limit web browsing capabilities. Make sure to confirm your choices before moving on.

Next, you’ll be presented with additional settings to configure:

– Communication and User-Generated Content: You can restrict features like voice chat, messaging, and screenshot sharing.

– Monthly Spending Limit: Set restrictions on how much your child can spend through the PS5.

– Playtime Restrictions: Determine how much playtime is allowed and when it can be accessed.

Once you’ve confirmed these settings and set your time zone, you’ll be prompted to configure screen time restrictions based on daily limits and specific time frames. Confirm your choices once again, agree to add the child account to your family, and you’re all set!

If you’ve chosen to restrict certain features instead of completely blocking them, you’ll receive permission requests via email or the PlayStation mobile app whenever your child tries to access them. You can make exceptions if needed.

Remember, you can always revisit the Account Management page on the web to make changes or monitor your child’s activity on the PS5. Additionally, you can access the same parental controls directly on the console.

Now that Sony knows who’s part of your family, it’s time to add them as user accounts on your PS5. This way, your child can sign in with their own account, complete with their games, high scores, and preferences—all while having your parental control settings applied.

To add a child account on the PS5:

1. Log out of your account by selecting your avatar on the homescreen and choosing Log Out.

2. Select Add User to let your youngster sign in. They’ll be able to set their own username and profile picture during this process.

It’s important to note that a child account doesn’t have the same privileges as an adult account. While they can see how much playtime they have left for the day, they won’t be able to edit the parental control settings themselves. To make changes or adjust the controls, simply switch back to your own account on the PS5 and access the console settings.

From there, you can navigate to Family and Parental Controls > Family Management and select the child account you want to modify. Here, you can adjust playtime, review pending game requests, and tweak all the previously configured settings, including monthly spending limits and age restrictions.

One last tip to keep in mind: protect your PSN account on the PS5 with a PIN code. This will prevent your child from logging in as you and disabling the parental controls. To set up a PIN code, go to Users and Accounts > Login Settings > Require a PS5 Login Passcode.

Whether you choose to manage parental controls on the web or directly on the PS5, the options remain the same. Use whichever method you find most convenient, but keep in mind that accessing the web interface provides more detailed information about your child’s activity. For example, you can see privacy settings and when they’ve been changed.

That’s it for setting up parental controls on your PS5! Now you can ensure that your kids have a safe and balanced gaming experience. Happy gaming!