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Nokia smartphones

Nokia smartphones is a line of primarily Android-based smartphones (meaning they are powered by Google’s Android operating system), owned by HMD Global.

Today, Nokia is known for creating mid-range and more affordable smartphones. These devices still provide the key features and functions expected from a smartphone, such as WiFi connectivity, speakers and front and rear cameras for capturing images. In addition, users have access to millions of apps – from YouTube to Fortnite – through the Google Play store. 

Nokia smartphones do have parental controls available and these can be accessed through the Google Family Link app. This allows parents to block or restrict apps on their child’s smartphone, limit screen time and manage access to specific websites.  Parents can use Family Link to view the location of their child’s device. They can also restrict apps and games on Android devices by using the Google Play parental controls.

Access parental controls
or safety settings here

Safety restrictions available

Harmful Content

Block or limit access to content that could be harmful to children e.g. videos that contain bad language or sexual, violent or discriminatory content.

In App Purchasing

Disable option to buy extra content, goods or subscriptions when using apps e.g. buying TikTok Coins when using the social media app TikTok

Location Sharing

Prevent users from being able to share their location with apps, websites or other users

Chat

Block a user's ability to communicate privately with one person or a group of people e.g. send or receive direct messages

Private Account

When an account is set to 'private' it means only approved people whom the user has chosen can see their profile and/or communicate with them e.g. just friends and family

Time Limit

Decide when and for how long a user can access a piece of technology e.g. set a schedule on a broadband router so that internet access turns off after 8pm

App Blocking

Prevent users from being able to install and/or delete apps on a device