Keep your family’s experiences fun and safe with the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app

Attention parents and guardians (and other curious folks). Playing games with your kids is a great way to connect with them over something they care about, while also giving you an idea of what they’re up to. But what about the times you’re not playing together? The free Nintendo Switch™ Parental Controls app* might be what you’re looking for!

With this smart device app, you can easily review and manage how your family is using the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. Set gaming restrictions right from the app, check out what games they’re playing (and for how long), and access more options to support your parenting style.

Check out the video for a deeper dive into what the app can do. And for a detailed guide to setting up the app, visit Customer Support.

GameChat

You can also use the Parental Controls app to manage your family’s GameChat settings.

GameChat, a feature exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, lets up to 12 friends voice chat with each other using the built-in microphone, and up to four friends share their game screens and/or connect via video chat (camera sold separately). The idea is that friends and family can hang out together and play games like they’re in the same room.

Learn more by watching the video and visit Customer Support for more details about GameChat.

How to get the app

To get the free Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, please visit https://p.nintendo.com on your smart device. We hope you and your family have an amazing time with Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch!

For more tips, videos, and guides to getting started with Nintendo Switch 2, visit the Welcome Center.