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I'm planning to get one of the earlier IPhones for my son, like maybe 4 S. Wondering about the parental controls. Can I block him from calling certain people or at certain times? Do you have the everything proof covers for the 4 S. He is blind, so I wanted to be sure it has voice over. I know IPhone 4 S does. Any other suggestions? Thanks!
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It might be worth while to see if Apple provides what is needed, since it is free and included on the iPhone already.
About Restrictions (parental controls) on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
See what you can restrict
You can restrict access to these apps and features1 on the device:
- Safari
- Camera (also disables FaceTime)
- FaceTime
- iTunes Store
- iBooks Store2
- In-App Purchases
- Siri
- AirDrop
- CarPlay3
- Installing apps
- Deleting apps
You can prevent access to specific content types, such as these:
- Ratings (select the country in the ratings section to automatically apply the appropriate content ratings for that region)
- Music and podcasts
- Movies
- TV shows
- Books2
- Apps
- Siri
- Websites
- You can also adjust the time necessary before a password is required to purchase content
You can prevent changes to privacy settings, including these:
- Location Services
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Reminders
- Photos
- Bluetooth sharing
- Microphone
- Advertising
You can prevent changes to these settings and accounts:
- Accounts4
- Find My Friends5
- Cellular data use6
- Background app refresh
- Volume limit
You can restrict features within Game Center:
- Multiplayer games
- Adding friends
You can also turn on or enforce Restrictions using a profile (typically installed when using the device for business or education purposes). Check for installed profiles in Settings > General > Profiles. For additional information, contact the administrator or the person who installed the profile. To learn more about iOS software, see the user manual.
Get help
If your iOS device is missing a particular app or a certain feature isn't available, make sure that Restrictions are off. Symptoms can include:
- App missing from the Home screen (such as Safari, Camera, or FaceTime)
- Feature or service unavailable (such as Siri or Location Services)
- Setting missing or dimmed (such as Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; iCloud; Twitter; FaceTime)
Learn how to use Restrictions (or parental controls) in iTunes and how to prevent In-App Purchases.
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@VZWSupport, I don't think this is entirely true. According to the FAQ linked from Family-Base page, if the child phone is an iPhone, you cannot monitor app usage nor can you lock the phone down -- the kid's phone must be an iPhone.
While you can monitor phone, text and data usage from the iPhone-compatible parent app, I don't see any difference between that and what you can monitor via the myVerizon app, which doesn't cost anything to use. Where is the value in Family-Base for iPhone users?
Thanks.
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Thanks for the response. The particular FAQ to which you referred definitely clears things up.
FYI, though, there are other FAQs on the same page that muddy the waters, and actually contradict themselves . . . you may want to update these sections to more accurately reflect what you just told me. Thanks again.
Compatibility with Plans, Features, and Devices
7. Is the FamilyBase service compatible with iPhone®?
Yes, the FamilyBase Parent app is available for the iPhone; however, the companion (or child) app is not.
Even though the child app is not available for the iPhone you can still monitor calling, text and data usage through the Parent app. However, you are not able to monitor app usage or lock their phone
NOTE: it would be helpful here to also add that the other features (time restrictions, etc.) are available
Signing Up and Using FamilyBase with iPhone
14. Is there a FamilyBase companion app available for the iPhone?
The FamilyBase companion app is not currently available for the iPhone.
NOTE: FAQ #14 is true, but #17 below completely contradicts it.
17. Currently I use FamilyBase on my iPhone. How is the FamilyBase parent app for iPhone different?
The existing FamilyBase parent experience on the iPhone is a mobile web experience and includes only the ability to view activity of a child line. In addition to providing activity detail, the FamilyBase parent app, when the companion app is installed, includes the ability to remotely lock the device, view app usage and view contact detail.
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It might be worth while to see if Apple provides what is needed, since it is free and included on the iPhone already.
About Restrictions (parental controls) on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
See what you can restrict
You can restrict access to these apps and features1 on the device:
- Safari
- Camera (also disables FaceTime)
- FaceTime
- iTunes Store
- iBooks Store2
- In-App Purchases
- Siri
- AirDrop
- CarPlay3
- Installing apps
- Deleting apps
You can prevent access to specific content types, such as these:
- Ratings (select the country in the ratings section to automatically apply the appropriate content ratings for that region)
- Music and podcasts
- Movies
- TV shows
- Books2
- Apps
- Siri
- Websites
- You can also adjust the time necessary before a password is required to purchase content
You can prevent changes to privacy settings, including these:
- Location Services
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Reminders
- Photos
- Bluetooth sharing
- Microphone
- Advertising
You can prevent changes to these settings and accounts:
- Accounts4
- Find My Friends5
- Cellular data use6
- Background app refresh
- Volume limit
You can restrict features within Game Center:
- Multiplayer games
- Adding friends
You can also turn on or enforce Restrictions using a profile (typically installed when using the device for business or education purposes). Check for installed profiles in Settings > General > Profiles. For additional information, contact the administrator or the person who installed the profile. To learn more about iOS software, see the user manual.
Get help
If your iOS device is missing a particular app or a certain feature isn't available, make sure that Restrictions are off. Symptoms can include:
- App missing from the Home screen (such as Safari, Camera, or FaceTime)
- Feature or service unavailable (such as Siri or Location Services)
- Setting missing or dimmed (such as Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; iCloud; Twitter; FaceTime)
Learn how to use Restrictions (or parental controls) in iTunes and how to prevent In-App Purchases.
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