How to Enable SafeSearch on iPhone and Android
Want to keep your child’s phone safe from explicit content? Turning on SafeSearch for Google, YouTube, and Bing is a quick and effective way to filter out adult results — but it works differently on iPhone vs. Android. Here’s how to set it up on both.
📱 On iPhone and iPad (iOS)
- Open Settings → Screen Time
- Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions → Turn ON
- Go to Content Restrictions → Web Content
- Select Limit Adult Websites
- Optional: Block specific websites or allow only safe ones
For Google or YouTube apps:
- Open the app → Go to Settings
- Enable SafeSearch (Google) or Restricted Mode (YouTube)
🤖 On Android Devices
- Install and set up Google Family Link (free)
- Choose your child’s account and open settings
- Under Filters on Google Search, enable SafeSearch
- Under YouTube settings, toggle on Restricted Mode
- Restrict Chrome and other browsers to filtered content
🌐 Bonus: Use DNS Filtering for All Apps and Browsers
If you’re worried about unfiltered apps or browsers slipping through:
- Set DNS to CleanBrowsing Family Filter: 185.228.168.168
- Or use OpenDNS Family Shield: 208.67.222.123
This filters all network traffic — not just browser searches.
Use Gryphon Guardian Router to enforce filters across every device
✅ Want to Monitor Activity Too?
- Bark Premium — Monitors searches, apps, and alerts you to risky behavior
- Qustodio — Adds time limits, app blockers, and filtered browsing
Final Tip:
Whether you’re using iPhone or Android, enabling SafeSearch is just the first step. Combine it with DNS filtering and a monitoring app for complete protection across apps, browsers, and Wi-Fi use.
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