TikTok has unveiled a set of tools to help families ensure their teens are using the app safely, launching a ‘family pairing’ feature, which focuses on family safety and privacy.
With the feature, parents can set time limits for their teens using screen-time management tools. They can also control settings such as direct messaging, comments on videos, whether or not accounts can be searched, and who can download videos.
According to the feature, direct messaging will automatically be turned off on accounts for users aged 16 and under, and push notifications will also be muted at night.
TikTok says it has set a feed that only shows age-appropriate content. The system selectively removes content deemed inappropriate for teens and uses technology to ensure that users are in the right age group.
The app makes sure to notify the parents if their child posts a public video. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting user well-being, TikTok launched a new in-app feature called Guided Meditation earlier this year, which aims to make mindfulness practices easily accessible to people of all ages.
