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Nintendo Switch Parental Controls
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Nintendo Switch Parental Controls
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Free mobile app · Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
Read 11 Oct 2026 · en-americas-support.nintendo.com
On the record
- Activity reports
- The app lets parents see which games have been played and for how long.en-americas-support.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Age requirement
- A parent or guardian aged 18 or older needs a Nintendo Account to use the app.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- App blocking
- Noplay.nintendo.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Console limit
- One smart device can link to up to eight Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles.en-americas-support.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Content filtering
- Noplay.nintendo.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Device support
- The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices.en-americas-support.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- GameChat
- On Nintendo Switch 2, parents can manage GameChat restrictions, approved friends, video chat options, and review chat history.en-americas-support.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Location tracking
- Noplay.nintendo.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- On-console settings
- Some parental control settings can be managed on the console, while certain features require the app.play.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Play time
- Parents can set daily play-time limits and limits on how late a system can be used.nintendo.com · read 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.play.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- Using the app requires a Nintendo Account and an internet connection; data charges may apply.play.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Screen-time schedules
- Yesplay.nintendo.com · read 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.play.nintendo.com · read 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.play.nintendo.com · read 11 Oct 2026
