Is TP-Link Tether Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with TP-Link Systems Inc..
What TP-Link Tether's age rating means
TP-Link Tether holds a family-friendly 4+ rating on the App Store. It is broadly appropriate, but a low age rating does not remove every risk: check whether it has chat, ads, or in-app purchases below.
What parents and users report about TP-Link Tether
Users frequently report the app crashing, especially when accessing usage time settings. Many struggle with unclear instructions, non-localized content (like English terms in non-English regions), and unreliable Wi-Fi connections. Privacy concerns and unexpected behaviors (like late-night notifications) are also mentioned.
Summarized from 44 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with TP-Link Tether
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove TP-Link Tether if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall TP-Link Tether on your child's device.
TP-Link Tether for kids: frequently asked questions
Is TP-Link Tether safe for kids?
TP-Link Tether carries a family-friendly official rating (4+) on the App Store. That makes it broadly suitable, but even family-rated apps can include chat, ads, or in-app purchases, so check the factors below.
What age rating does TP-Link Tether have?
The App Store rates TP-Link Tether as 4+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use TP-Link Tether safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove TP-Link Tether from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find TP-Link Tether and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.