Is tpMiFi 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 tpMiFi's age rating means
tpMiFi 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 tpMiFi
Users frequently report the app fails to connect to their TP-Link devices or recognize their Wi-Fi network, even when properly connected. Many complain about the inability to read SMS messages received on their device's SIM, with the app crashing or displaying errors. Other common issues include lack of updates, poor customer support, and missing features like battery notifications or data usage limits.
Summarized from 26 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with tpMiFi
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove tpMiFi 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 tpMiFi on your child's device.
tpMiFi for kids: frequently asked questions
Is tpMiFi safe for kids?
tpMiFi 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 tpMiFi have?
The App Store rates tpMiFi 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 tpMiFi 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 tpMiFi 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 tpMiFi and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.