How to Block Sites on Spectrum: A Step-by-Step Guide

Spectrum Internet by Charter Communications offers high-speed internet across various regions in the US. Such a speedy service can be beneficial and destructive for your kids, and it won’t help much if you confront and find the right ways to keep them safe online.

The good news is that Spectrum offers a set of parental control settings. You can block sites on Spectrum, set watch time and content limits, block channels, schedule watch time, set search result filters, and access the usage record.

This comprehensive guide details the steps to set up parental controls on Spectrum, so follow along. It also suggests an alternative if you don’t have Spectrum set up.

Part 1. Can I Block Websites with Spectrum? How Can Spectrum Parental Control Do?

Yes. You can use Spectrum to block streaming websites or apps using its parental controls. Like any other app, it helps you regulate what your kids watch on TV. Parents can block specific channels and movies to protect their kids from inappropriate content. Aside from that, the parental controls of Spectrum do block streaming sites, pause internet connectivity, and limit what emails their kids receive. Here’s a detail of the features on offer:

Part 2. How to Set Up Spectrum Parental Control

Now that you have a clear idea of what Spectrum Parental Control offers, it’s time to learn how to use it and keep your child safe.

Block Websites with Spectrum Parental Control

The Spectrum security suite lets you monitor what websites and apps your kid is accessing and block inappropriate ones. Here’s how you can do that:

Step 1. Install the Spectrum security suite on your computer and log in with the username and password.

Step 2. When directed to the homepage, click on Parental Controls > Edit Parental Controls > Edit Settings and tap “Yes” on the pop-up.

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Step 3. Then, in the “Parental Controls” tab, change the user account to “Child” and turn on the content filtering.

Step 4. Here, you’ll see some content types you can filter out, such as adult, drug, violence, gambling, etc. Select one to block all the websites in the category. Scroll down to find settings to put time limits on the computer and apply a Safe Search Filter.

Step 5. To block individual websites, scroll down and tap on “View allowed sites.”

Step 6. The newly opened window displays a list of allowed and blocked sites. To block a new website, tap the “Blocked” tab followed by “Add New.” Then, enter the website and click on “Ok.” Your child won’t be able to access the website.

Set Parental Control on Spectrum Receiver

Spectrum allows you to manage parental controls via its website, receiver, and mobile using the app. The Spectrum receiver is a cable box that pairs with the TV to provide access to business TV programming. Here’s how to set up parental control on Spectrum receiver:

Step 1. To start, you must create a unique 4-digit PIN, which you will use later to turn on and off the parental controls. Press “Menu” on your smart Spectrum remote and navigate to “Settings & Support.”

Step 2. As you tap on the “Parental Control Settings,” it will prompt you to create a PIN. Enter any four-digit number using the remote buttons and tap “Save.”

Step 3. In this step, you will restrict what your child sees on the TV or internet. So tap on “Settings & Support” followed by Parental Controls > Turn On/Off Parental controls. You’ll need to enter the PIN and tap the “Save” tab to confirm.

You can then select from available parental control features to restrict or limit TV viewing or internet access for safety.

How to Set up Spectrum Parental Control on Mobile

Using the Spectrum TV app, you can also activate the Spectrum Security Shield on mobile. Follow the steps to set it up:

Step 1. Sign into the app with your Spectrum user ID and password.

Step 2. Once you’re directed to the homepage, scroll down to the “Parental Controls” option and enter the setup PIN.

Step 3. The new window displays a list of settings for you to manage, such as manage channel blocking, parental controls, and Reset PIN. If you’ve set up the restrictions beforehand, the blocked channels and restricted websites will be visible on the screen.

How to Set up Spectrum Parental Control on the Website

If you have a desktop and want to block suspicious sites on Spectrum, you can use its website. Follow the steps to set it up:

Step 1. Access SpectrumTV.com on your browser and log into it by entering the username and password.

Step 2. Navigate to “Settings” and tap the “Parental Controls” option.

Step 3. Turn it on and input the previously set PIN when prompted.

Step 4. In the “Allowed TV” and “Allowed Movie” tabs, select the ratings appropriate to your child and select the channels you want to block.

So, all the parental controls can be set using the website, mobile, and receiver. If you find this a bit confusing, you can try out the useful alternative, FamiGuard Pro.

Part 2: How to Have a Better Parental Control?

If you want to have more parental control access on your child's mobile and computer devices, you can try our FamiGuard product. FamiGuard Pro is a parental control software for mobile devices, which allows parents to remotely block websites with one click, so that their children can't access these inappropriate sites.

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How to Set Up FamiGuard Pro to Check Call History Online?

Step 1. Create/Sign in your account and pick the suitable subscription plan to unlock all FamiGuard Pro features.

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Step 2. Choose the device you want to bind and follow the Set up guide to finish installation and configuration on the target device. Then, follow the package installation to finish configuration. In the end, verify your settings. If you make it, click the button to hide FamiGuard Pro Assistant.

Step 3. After you set up successfully, you can begin your monitor now.

If parents need to monitor Windows in addition to mobile devices, they can consider using FamiGuard Monisen, which is a program that allows you to remotely view browsing history and watch online screens. It can help you keep track of your child's computer usage in real time.

Conclusion

Using Spectrum parental controls, you can ensure your child isn’t accessing anything dangerous or inappropriate. You can block sites on Spectrum, restrict internet and TV usage, and do other things. However, if you want a more convenient option to keep your child safe online, use FamiGuard Pro. It is a comprehensive parental control app that, aside from blocking websites and limiting screen time, lets you monitor your kids’ location, social media, emails, record calls, and others. So use it now and keep your kids safe.

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