iPad for Grandkids
Safe for visiting kids.
Guided Access
Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access. Locks them in one app.
Triple-click to lock
Triple-click side button. Pick app. Set passcode. Kid stays in chosen app.
Best apps for grandkids
- PBS Kids (free)
- Khan Academy Kids (free)
- Lego Builder (free)
- YouTube Kids
Screen Time limits
Set 1-hour limit per session. Auto-pauses. Saves arguments.
Block in-app purchases
Settings → Screen Time → Content Restrictions → In-App Purchases off.
Old iPad as kid iPad
Hand down old iPad to grandkids. Update to latest iOS first.
Quick Tip: Make iPad “visit only.” Stays at grandparents. Kids look forward to visits.