Nintendo Switch Parental Controls
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Nintendo Switch Parental Controls, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Nintendo Switch Parental Controls's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch Parental Controls | Free | Free mobile app · Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch · Free |
The facts
Each one read from Nintendo Switch Parental Controls's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activity reports
- The app lets parents see which games have been played and for how long.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Age requirement
- A parent or guardian aged 18 or older needs a Nintendo Account to use the app.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Console limit
- One smart device can link to up to eight Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Content filtering
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- GameChat
- On Nintendo Switch 2, parents can manage GameChat restrictions, approved friends, video chat options, and review chat history.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Location tracking
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- On-console settings
- Some parental control settings can be managed on the console, while certain features require the app.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Play time
- Parents can set daily play-time limits and limits on how late a system can be used.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The app links to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems so parents can monitor what and how their children play.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- Using the app requires a Nintendo Account and an internet connection; data charges may apply.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Screen-time schedules
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Shared controls
- Up to two parents or guardians can use the app to manage restrictions and monitor a child's play activity.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Nintendo describes the app as a tool for families who want a more controlled gaming environment for children.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- App blocking
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- Device support
- The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, USAchecked 28 Oct 2026
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