How to Set Up a Tablet for Children

Ensure the Tablet Is Safe for Your Child

Whether it's for a trip or a vacation, a tablet is the perfect tool to keep a child occupied. Applications of drawings, games, Youtube playlists and other cartoons will be welcome. But first of all, a small step "security" is preferable!

Activate of Parental Controls

This activation will be required so that it does not have access to the Internet unattended. To activate it on the RCA tablets you need to:

• Open the Google Play Store app
• Choose at the top left Menu, Settings then Parental Control
• Position the button on "On"
• Create a code known to you only that will need to be entered to change the settings
• Then choose the type of content you want to filter

Select a Suitable Search Engine

Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc may not be suitable for children. The ideal is to install Qwant Junior: a search engine specially developed for young people. It does not include advertising, access to adult content, or e-commerce sites.

Video Entertainment

It is possible to copy video files from a computer to the tablet. To do this, connect the tablet to the PC via a USB cable. The tablet will then be recognized as an external storage device on which you will simply copy the desired files. It is also possible to use a USB stick to transfer files from one to the other. You'll just have to check that the USB connectors are compatible. Then, a simple copy/paste will suffice to transfer them.

Install Applications

Apart from games that will keep a child entertained, it is also beneficial to install apps that help develop creativity, learning skills, and general knowledge.

Youtube Playlists

If your child has a particular preference for a cartoon or show, it is possible to simply create a playlist with the different episodes. To do this:

• Search for the first episode
• Click "Save" at the bottom right of the video
• Select "Create a Playlist"
• Choose a name for that playlist in the "Name" section
• Determine whether this playlist will be public or private
• Click "Create"

The playlist will be displayed in the menu on the left on the Youtube page. So every time your child opens the Youtube page, just click on the playlist on the left to access it.

There you go! Now you can put your tablet in your child's hands. It is ready for use...but in moderation.