Complete Guide to Parental Controls

ZimbaBeats offers comprehensive parental controls through the ZimbaBeats Family companion app. This guide will walk you through all the features.

Setting Up Parental Controls

Step 1: Install Both Apps

• Install ZimbaBeats on your child's device
• Install ZimbaBeats Family on your device (parent/guardian)

Step 2: Create a Family Account

Open ZimbaBeats Family and create an account using:

• Email and password, or
• Google Sign-In

Step 3: Link Devices

1. In ZimbaBeats Family, go to Linked Devices
2. Tap Add Device to generate a 6-digit pairing code
3. On your child's device, enter this code during setup

Available Controls

Screen Time Management

Set daily usage limits:

• Configure hours per day
• Set specific time windows
• Automatic enforcement

Bedtime Mode

• Set bedtime hours
• App becomes unavailable during sleep time
• Customizable per day of week

Content Filtering

• Age-based filtering - Under 5, Under 8, Under 13, etc.
• Keyword blocking - Block specific terms
• Channel blocking - Block entire channels
• Category restrictions - Block gaming, ASMR, vlogs, etc.
• Whitelist mode - Only allow approved channels

Activity Monitoring

• View complete watch history
• See daily/weekly statistics
• Get alerts when blocked content is accessed

Tips for Parents

1. Start with stricter settings and loosen as needed
2. Review watch history regularly
3. Use whitelist mode for younger children
4. Set reasonable screen time limits

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