We’re excited to introduce 4 new tools designed to help parents guide their kids toward a safer and healthier online experience: Family pause, Snapchat, TikTok, and X message alerts, Always allowed, and AI categories.
Enjoy quality offline time with Family pause
Sometimes the whole family needs a moment to unplug. With Family pause, you can stop internet access on all your kids’ devices with one tap. Choose a preset break of 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or set your own. You’ll see your kids’ avatars update to show when they’re paused, and if some are already, Family pause brings them all together. You’ll find Family pause in the shortcuts section of the My family screen.
Be alerted to concerning DMs with Snapchat, TikTok, and X message alerts
Qustodio’s Social monitoring makes it easier for parents to stay informed without having to read every direct message. We’ve updated Social monitoring to include Snapchat, TikTok, and X on Android devices – you’ll now receive an alert whenever a concerning message is detected from these apps, as well as via text, WhatsApp messages, and Instagram* DMs.
The notification includes a preview, the sender’s nickname, and the type of concern flagged. Just tap the alert to review the full content. Alerts are managed in the social monitoring section, and they start automatically after installation with no setup required.
Customize your child’s app rules with Always allowed
Not all screen time is created equal. Some apps, like music or educational tools, can actually support your child’s wellbeing and learning. That’s why on Android devices, you can use Always allowed to keep these apps available, even during downtime or Family pause.
To set it up, go to Rules, then Games & apps, choose the app, and mark it as always allowed. You can also filter your list to see all Always allowed apps in one place.
Manage access to AI websites with AI categories
With our new AI categories, you can easily see and control which AI-powered websites your child uses. You can choose to allow, block, or set warnings for these sites, giving you more peace of mind. Qustodio automatically detects AI-based services using keywords like AI, chat, bot, or gpt, so you don’t have to track them down yourself.
This feature is available in Web filtering on the Rules page.
A safer, smarter digital experience for your family
With Family pause, Social monitoring, Always allowed, and AI categories, Qustodio gives you the tools to create healthier screen habits and safer online experiences with just a few taps.
Explore these new features now in the Parents app.
