Is PS4 Second Screen Safe for Kids?
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What PS4 Second Screen's age rating means
PS4 Second Screen is rated 12+ on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
What parents and users report about PS4 Second Screen
Users frequently report that the app fails to connect to their PS4, even when devices are on the same network. Many complain about limited functionality, such as inability to control streaming services like Netflix or DVDs. Additionally, the app often crashes or fails to open, rendering it unusable.
Summarized from 168 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with PS4 Second Screen
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove PS4 Second Screen 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 PS4 Second Screen on your child's device.
PS4 Second Screen for kids: frequently asked questions
Is PS4 Second Screen safe for kids?
PS4 Second Screen has an official age rating of 12+ on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does PS4 Second Screen have?
The App Store rates PS4 Second Screen as 12+. 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 PS4 Second Screen 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 PS4 Second Screen 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 PS4 Second Screen and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.