PS5 parental controls explained simply (UK parent guide)

• Safe for kids? ✅ Yes (with controls enabled)
• Can strangers communicate? ⚠️ Yes
• Should parents set restrictions? ✅ Absolutely

What PS5 parental controls can do

• Limit game age ratings
• Control who your child can chat with
• Set playtime limits
• Prevent spending

Parental controls allow you to tailor what your child can access and how they interact with others. 【5-dc3d6b】

How to set them up

1. Create a PlayStation Network account
2. Add your child as a family member
3. Go to Settings → Family & Parental Controls
4. Select your child’s account
5. Adjust restrictions

Once set up, you can control communication, spending, and screen time centrally. 【6-0ec8d4】

Most important settings to change

• ✅ Disable voice chat for younger kids
• ✅ Set spending limit to £0 initially
• ✅ Restrict games by age rating (PEGI)

Quick tip

The default passcode on PS5 is often not secure — change it immediately to prevent children bypassing controls. 【7-92b92e】