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Tablets are also often high on the wish list for children. When is the right time and how to make a tablet child safe, we show here in our guide. In addition, we have selected two devices and suitable mobile rates, which we especially recommend for children and students.
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In the media age, we bring parents and our children into contact with all kinds of electronic devices earlier and earlier. That too Tablet for children is gaining popularity. As parents we are sometimes unsure when it comes to the question of whether the offspring should get access to such a device or rather not. Educators are often critical of the early use of tablets. On the other hand, the little ones should learn how to interact properly and train their media literacy at a young age.
Meanwhile, such devices from children’s rooms are almost indispensable. So closing it completely is not the way to go. It is better to introduce children specifically to tablet and Co. and to bring them closer to responsible use. At the same time parents are faced with big questions. On Tablet for children from when actually? Which tablet is suitable? How childproof are the devices anyway? And what must be considered when buying?
The market has grown incessantly in recent years. Keeping track is difficult. We have summarized all the essentials that should be taken into account when dealing with tablets and children. which Kids tablet in the test especially good section and which Benefits of a Kids Tablet for Learning has, learn here.
Amazon Fire Kids Edition – 7 inch display
incl. 19% VAT – without contract
Hardly a question divides parenting more than the question of whether the child should even get access to a tablet. The fact is, kids grow up with this technique. In the 90s it was the Gameboy, today it is the Tablet. Every day, adults interact with this technology, wiping on screens, even using the air conditioning system with their mobile phone. So it’s not surprising that this bauble attracts children’s attention. What has become taken for granted, parents often causes, in relation to your children, abdominal pain. For the most part unfounded. Of course, these devices should not be used to keep children quiet or permanently parked in front of them.
When used properly, tablets offer real added value. In addition to countless game options, the tablet opens up a whole new dimension of digital learning. Special learning apps allow targeted promotion, tailored to the age of the child. Clearly advantageous are the many possible applications. In practical design, the senses, memory and motor skills can be trained equally here. Used as a coloring book at first, it quickly becomes a puzzle or homework is done on it. For every interest, for every age and for every occasion, there is the right application. As a result, it quickly becomes an all-rounder in the promotion of children.
In order for children to learn a conscientious approach to the tablet, the right age is crucial. The child should be able to understand certain connections, be able to use the tablet independently and be able to stick to agreements (eg service life).
Cognitively, children over the age of 3 are able to safely use tablets. A fitting one Tablet for children from 3 years is found by different manufacturers. The Amazon Fire Tablet in the Kids Edition is well suited for this age group, for example according to our experience. But other manufacturers have developed devices especially for toddlers. However, with increasing age, the requirements for the devices change. On Tablet for children over 6 is specially adapted to the needs of school beginners. Preloaded learning programs make it easy to deepen your basic knowledge in arithmetic, writing and reading.
The recommendation from the video: The app Kaspersky SafeKids Premium is now available for free download here as a trial version
Parents, that Make the tablet childproof, prevent unsuitable content from being brought to the offspring. For this it is necessary to create a safe surface in advance. On the one hand, there is the option of directly selecting the settings on the device so that the children can only access certain applications. Especially for small children, the internet is full of potential dangers. In addition to questionable videos or pornographic content, there are a variety of fraudulent offers on the World Wide Web.
It is important to protect the children from dubious contacts and to ensure that only secure information is available. On Tablet for children already has various security measures. For all devices, the Internet can be completely deactivated in the settings. Because one Kids tablet without internet used, offers the greatest possible protection. Access restrictions on certain apps prevent the child from using paid services or installing apps on their device on their own.
Special care should be taken with streaming portals. Just Youtube is unpredictable in use. Quick “pop” videos showing violent scenes. It is therefore advisable to install special child protection apps in addition to basic security settings. These can completely block certain content or allow only limited access.
YouTube is defused with the YouTube Kids app and can continue to be used without fear. Special search engines make it possible to pre-filter websites. With fragFINN For example, the child only surfs on verified websites. The list of child-safe websites is constantly updated and expanded.
Kidoz (only for Android), however, prevents expensive app purchases and has pre-installed additional child-friendly games. IoS devices from Apple can be limited with various parental controls. In the App Store, in-app purchases are made inaccessible via Touch ID or Face ID. In order to exclude also free contents, there is the possibility under the checkpoint “free downloads” the slider to “password required” to set. In addition to set screen times, apps with offensive content can be blocked.
Fully protected, the Samsung Tablet Kids Mode allows browsing the net. This eliminates all possible sources of danger. If this Kids tablet without internet is used or whether certain settings and apps are sufficient, depends on how the device is ultimately to be used. If you want maximum security, accompany your child while using the tablet. In this way, parents not only get an insight into what the child is doing right now, but can also specifically practice safe handling.
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In addition to the childlike and at the same time robust design, a simple user interface is an important purchase criterion. On Tablet for children from 3 years has different properties than a Tablet for children over 6. Tablets for the age group 3+ are very simple. A clear desktop overview allows targeted search and finding of apps and files without reading skills.
The Amazon Fire Tablet kids also comes with a wide silicone skin and is therefore not only good in children’s hands, but also protects the device from shocks. A variety of settings to set up the devices suitable for children are a must. Different than when Samsung Tablet Kid Mode, conventional tablets must be additionally secured. After that, a harmless use is nothing in the way.
The Stiftung Warentest has pursued this question in a comprehensive child-safe tablet test. Of the Children Tablet Test Winner 2019 The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is undisputed, followed closely by the Amazon Fire 7 Kids, Odys TigerTab and the Kurio DECIIC16110 Tab 2+. As a tip, we also add the Huawei MediaPad.
The winner surpasses by its safety. Equipped with a flexible parental lock, which can also easily set screen times. The user interface and its contents are pre-set in parent mode. Separate accounts prevent children from making changes in the preferences. A new update even makes it possible to adapt the tablet to the age of the using child. With camera and microphone and pre-installed apps, it perfectly fulfills its purpose. On top, buying includes free use of the Free Time Unmilited Content for one year.
On Kids tablet for learning or to play can be a complementary recreational activity for children from a certain age. If you pay attention to the right safety precautions, a conscientious approach and accompanied your child during use, you do not need to have a guilty conscience. Children’s tablets definitely do not have to be demonized, but rather turn out to be practical entry-level aids to prepare for the digital media world.
If you also want to surf the Internet while on the move, you should also get a suitable data plan for the tablet. Pay particular attention to the fact that sufficient data volume is included in the fast LTE network! The best is a data flat rate with a lot of inclusive volume. If you like to stream movies or listen to music, you should consider the considerable data usage.
Rate Tip: o2 data rates (with promotional discount)
Asked for a specific tariff tip, we currently recommend for families e.g. the o2 Free M Boost Tariff: Due to the action costs this tariff currently for new customers only 19.99 euros per month instead of 29.99 euros. Includes 20 GB of LTE data volume per month. This tariff offers three further advantages, especially for families: even after exhaustion of the credit, the internet can continue to be used at up to 1 Mbit / s with high speed. The speed is throttled so much less than most other data rates. In addition, there are up to 9 additional SIM cards included, all of which can access the data volume. Thus families can e.g. Also equip several tablets of the children easily and without additional costs with mobile Internet. The third benefit: LTE is available at maximum speed.
Parents can easily order this rate in the name of their children (over 14) and benefit every month from o2’s Young People Advantage. That makes one Savings of 360 euros at 24 months duration!
Orderable is the tariff with special offer only here directly at o2 online.
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