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Trick ID
DE-004
Category
device
Still works
still active
Effort
trivial
Last checked
2026-08-16
Age band
10-12, 13-15
Jurisdiction
global
Detection
Child uses web browser apps or YouTube on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or Smart TVs during downtime.
Fix (technical)
Set up native parental controls on consoles (e.g., PlayStation Family Management, Xbox Parental Controls, Nintendo Switch Parental Controls). On Google TV, use Google TV Kids Profiles with daily limits14. Implement DNS-level network filtering on home router.
Fix (relational)
Establish whole-house screen downtime schedules covering all entertainment electronics.
Residual risk
Built-in browser access in unexpected IoT or TV appliances may lack fine-grained parental control software.
Sources
google-family-googletv-en
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Standing of evidence
Primary (first-hand or regulatory source)
Last verified
2026-08-16
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