Hi there! I'm Sarah, and I've been working with families and technology for over a decade, focusing on online safety and digital wellbeing. I understand the importance of parental controls but also recognize there are times when you might need to adjust or disable them.

Let's talk about turning off parental controls on Amazon. It's important to remember that Amazon offers a few different layers of control, so the process for managing them depends on which features you've activated.

**Turning off Amazon Kids (formerly FreeTime):**

* On Fire Tablets: If you're using an Amazon Fire tablet specifically designed for kids, you're likely dealing with Amazon Kids profiles. These profiles are highly customizable and offer a walled-garden experience for kids. Here's how to adjust or disable them:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the quick settings.
2. Tap on the "Profile" icon (it looks like a person's silhouette).
3. Choose "Exit Child Profile."
4. You'll need to enter the parental control PIN you set up during the initial setup.
5. If you want to completely remove the child profile or make adjustments, you can do so from an adult profile in the "Amazon Kids" settings.

* On Other Devices: If your child has an Amazon Kids profile on another device, like your phone or tablet, the process is similar:
1. Open the Amazon Kids app.
2. Navigate to the child's profile you want to manage.
3. Look for an option to "Exit Profile" or "Switch Profile."
4. You'll likely need your parental control PIN to proceed.

**Managing Amazon Household & Teen Accounts:**

* For Teen Accounts: Amazon allows you to create teen accounts linked to yours, giving them more freedom while still offering some oversight.
1. To adjust these controls, log into your Amazon account through a web browser.
2. Go to "Your Account" and then "Amazon Household."
3. You can manage the teen account settings from there, including turning off purchasing restrictions, content sharing, and more.

* For Adult Accounts in a Household: If you've set up an Amazon Household with another adult, each adult has independent control over their profiles. You don't control their settings.

**Adjusting Content & Device Restrictions on Adult Profiles:**

Remember, even within your adult profile, you can set content restrictions. For example, you might have age restrictions for Prime Video or purchasing restrictions on digital content.

* To manage these:
1. Log into your Amazon account through a web browser.
2. Go to "Your Account" and then look for settings related to **"Digital Content & Devices"** or "Content & Devices."
3. You can usually find and modify individual settings within this section, like Prime Video PIN requirements or purchase restrictions.

Important Notes:

* **If you've forgotten your parental control PIN,** there's usually a "Forgot PIN?" option during the password prompt. Follow the instructions, which often involve verifying your account through email or other means.
* **Amazon's interface is subject to change.** If these instructions aren't precisely aligned with what you see, don't hesitate to contact Amazon customer service for assistance.
* **Always have a conversation with your child or teen about why the controls are in place and why you might be adjusting them.** Open communication about online safety is key!

Let me know if you have any other questions about managing Amazon settings or any other tech-related parenting challenges! I'm always here to help.
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To set up Parental Controls on your device for in-app purchases:Launch the Amazon Appstore on your device.Select Account, and then tap Settings.Tap Parental Controls.Tap Enable Parental Controls, and then enter your Amazon account password.read more >>