How to Easily Set Up Parental Controls on an iPad

With Talos Family, you can easily secure Internet access on your iPad. You don't need to install a complicated parental control app or go through the hassle of configuring each device individually.

You have two options: You can install WireGuard on your iPad once and import the configuration provided by Talos Family—or you can use the router version. With the router version, your iPad is automatically protected as soon as it connects to the secured Wi-Fi network.

Parental Controls for the iPad with Talos Family

Many parents are looking for an easy way to set up parental controls on the iPad. Talos Family works differently from traditional parental control apps.

Protection is implemented through the Internet connection. This allows certain websites, dangerous content, and unwanted categories to be filtered at the network level.

We explain in detail why Talos Family relies on this approach and what advantages a network-based solution offers in our article "Why Talos Family?"

Option 1: Install WireGuard on the iPad

If you want to use Talos Family directly on your iPad, all you need is the free WireGuard app.

Here's how to set it up

1. Install WireGuard on the iPad.
2. Import the configuration file provided by Talos Family.
3. Activate the Talos Family profile.

After that, the iPad's Internet connection will be routed through the secure Talos Family access.

You don't need an additional Talos Family app.

You can find detailed, step-by-step installation instructions on our page Getting Started with Talos Family.

Option 2: Automatically protect your iPad through the router

The router version of Talos Family is even easier to use.

Here, protection is provided directly through the Wi-Fi network. All you need to do is connect the iPad to Talos Family Secure Wi-Fi.

No additional installation is required on the iPad

As soon as the iPad is connected to the secure Wi-Fi network, internet traffic is automatically routed through Talos Family.

This means you don't need to install any additional apps on the iPad itself or perform any separate configuration.

The router version is particularly well-suited for households with multiple devices, because it allows multiple compatible devices to connect to the same secure Wi-Fi network.

We provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up the router or WireGuard version on our page "Installation and Setup of Talos Family."

Which devices can be secured via the protected Wi-Fi network?

The advantage of a network-based solution is that it allows you to protect more than just a single iPad.

Depending on the setup, other devices can also be connected via Talos Family Secure WiFi, such as:

• iPads
• iPhones
• Android tablets
• Android smartphones
• Windows PCs and Laptops
• MacBooks
• Smart TVs
• Game Consoles

What can Talos Family filter on the iPad?

Depending on the configuration you choose, Talos Family can filter various categories and Internet services.

• Websites with adult content
• Phishing and Scam Websites
• Known malware domains
• Online gaming websites
• Social media websites and services
• Gambling and Casino Websites
• Advertising and Tracking Domains

iPad Parental Controls Without an Additional App

Especially when you have multiple devices, it can be time-consuming to set up a separate parental control app on every smartphone or tablet.

With the router version of Talos Family, protection is provided centrally via the Wi-Fi network.

The iPad connects to the secure Wi-Fi network as usual, and Internet traffic is then automatically routed through the configured Talos Family filters.

Combining Talos Family and Apple Screen Time

Apple's built-in Screen Time feature and Talos Family take different approaches and can complement each other.

With Apple Screen Time, for example, parents can manage app usage, screen time, and certain device settings. Talos Family also focuses on internet access and filtering at the network level.

Combining Two Levels of Protection

For example, parents can use Apple Screen Time to set app limits and Talos Family to filter internet traffic.

To learn more about Talos Family's technical approach and how it differs from traditional security solutions, read our article "Why Talos Family?"

Which option is right for me?

WireGuard Version

The WireGuard version is a good choice if you mainly want to protect a single iPad or just a few devices.

WireGuard is installed once, and the Talos Family configuration is imported.

Router Version

The router version is especially well-suited for families with multiple devices.

All devices connected to Talos Family Secure WiFi can automatically use the secure Internet connection.

This means you don't have to set up each device individually.

Set Up iPad Parental Controls in Just a Few Minutes

With Talos Family, there's no need for a complicated installation.

You can either install WireGuard on your iPad and import the provided configuration, or choose the router version and simply connect your iPad to the secure Wi-Fi network.

Set it up once—and after that, the iPad's internet traffic will be routed through the secure Talos Family connection.

You can find the complete installation guide here: Set up Talos Family and get started.