Complete Guide to Mobile Family Protection
Guide to setting up family protection features on mobile devices.
Mobile Family Protection is a parental control service offered by Korean mobile carriers that provides harmful content blocking, screen time management, location tracking, and other features. It helps create a safe smartphone environment for children.
Table of Contents
1. Service Overview
Mobile Family Protection is a comprehensive protection service that allows parents to manage their child's smartphone usage.
[Key Features]
- Harmful site/app blocking
- Screen time limits
- Real-time location tracking
- App usage history
- Emergency alerts
- Call and text monitoring
[Supported Carriers]
SKT: T Our Child
KT: KT Kids Phone Safety
LG U+: U+ Child Phone Safety
2. How to Sign Up and Set Up
[How to Sign Up]
1. Visit your carrier's customer center or app
- SKT: T World app
- KT: Olleh KT app
- LG U+: U+ Customer Center app
2. Apply for the add-on service
- Search for Mobile Family Protection
- Choose a monthly plan (free to ~5,000 KRW)
3. Install the app on your child's smartphone
- Parent app: for management
- Child app: for monitoring
4. Link accounts
- Register family members
- Configure permissions
3. Using Key Features
[1. Harmful Content Blocking]
- Automatic blocking of adult sites
- Blocking of games/social media apps
- Custom block list configuration
[2. Screen Time Management]
- Daily usage time limits
- Sleep time settings (overnight blocking)
- App blocking during study hours
[3. Location Tracking]
- Real-time GPS location
- Safe zone setup (home, school)
- Alerts when child leaves safe zone
[4. App Usage History]
- Daily/weekly usage statistics
- Most-used apps
- Usage pattern analysis
4. Security Settings and Precautions
[Security Settings]
- Prevent children from uninstalling the app
- Set a password for configuration changes
- Background run permissions
[Communicating with Your Child]
1. Explain the service thoroughly before implementation
2. Maintaining trust is the top priority
3. Excessive control can backfire
4. Adjust settings through regular conversations
[Important Notes]
- Respect your child's privacy
- Set age-appropriate restrictions
- Prioritize education over technical blocking
- Take your child's feedback into account
5. Troubleshooting and Cancellation
[If the app is not working]
- Disable battery saver mode
- Allow background running
- Check app permissions
- Reinstall the app
[If location is inaccurate]
- Check GPS settings
- Allow location permissions
- Check network connection
[How to Cancel]
- Cancel through your carrier's app
- Call customer service (1588-0000)
- Delete the child app
[Alternative Services]
- Google Family Link (free)
- Samsung Kids Home
- Naver Junior Naver
- Kakao Kids
Key Tips
- •Apply restrictions gradually based on your child's age and maturity
- •Mutual agreement with your child is more effective than one-sided control
- •Review and adjust settings regularly
- •Technical blocking alone has limits - pair it with digital literacy education
- •During adolescence, respect autonomy and gradually ease restrictions
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