Finally, Parental Controls Are Coming to Pokémon Go

Moms.com

By Jayme Kennedy

Published Aug 28, 2018

The company behind the game understands, and has announced out a new update that will help put some parental concerns at ease.

Credit: Instagram / @pokemongoapp

Chances are, if you've got a school-aged kid, they're a fan of Pokémon Go. The exploration game is hugely popular with kids and adults alike, and for good reason! It's fun, it's engaging, and while it does require you to stay connected to a phone or tablet, it gets you outside and engaged in what's happening around you.

It's definitely one of the best games for kids to play, and we know lots of families who take their PG gaming very seriously! The competition is fierce, and when you capture a character before your kid, you probably can't help but gloat a bit. But, as with any social media platform, there are concerns about privacy and security, especially one that your kids use so much.

Luckily, the company behind the game understands, and has announced out a new update that will help put some parental concerns at ease.

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Developer Niantic is rolling out a new login for the game called Niantic Kids. The login will be available in the new update of the game, which is expected to hit very soon. The login was created with digital safety organization SuperAwesome, so clearly it's going to have some pretty good features!

In the parent portal, you'll be able to review and approve your kid's permissions in the game, before they hit the streets in search of the most coveted Pokémon. Parents will also be able to control what their kids share in the game, giving them a bit more control over their account.

According to Niantic, kids who currently use the Pokémon Trainer Club to access the game need not worry about the new platform interfering with their ability to log in. Their login with the club will be supported by the new Niantic Kids platform for smooth integration.

We know parents will be excited about these new parental controls! We obviously want our kids to be able to play these kinds of games, but as parents, we have to make sure that our kids are safe and protected.

Now that Niantic is taking steps to make that happen, we can focus on making sure our kids practice common sense when playing the game outside, and don't try to capture a character in the middle of the street!