Connected Devices: One Setup Guide Per Device
Consoles, VR headsets, smart TVs and streaming sticks all have their own parental controls in 2026. This section gives you a separate guide for each device with the exact steps from the manufacturer documentation, plus how to remove the controls again when your child is older.
Author: Editorial team, ParentalControl.uk. Reviewed by: SSS Group editorial board. Last verified: . Version tested: Device documentation current as of 13 May 2026. Changelog: view updates.
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Xbox
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
02
PlayStation
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
03
Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
04
Nintendo Wii and Wii U
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
05
Steam Deck
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
06
Meta Quest
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
07
Smart TVs
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
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Amazon Fire TV
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
09
Roku
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
10
Chromecast and Google TV
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.
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Apple TV
Manufacturer-sourced setup and removal path.