Set up Nintendo Switch 2 parental controls with smartphone app. Control screen time, game ratings, and online features for safer gaming.

For parents who grew up on Mario Bros, navigating today’s video game landscape can be daunting. The following will give you better insight into your children’s gaming lives.

Fortunately, parental control apps and services can limit screen time and phone usage while filtering the websites your child can access when surfing the web.

To set up parental controls on your Switch 2, first select the Settings icon on your Switch 2's home screen. Scroll down and click on Parental Controls, then select Set Up Parental Controls.

To set up Parental Controls on the Nintendo Switch 2, head to System Settings from the Switch 2 main menu.

Their latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2, launched in 2025 and came packed with cool new features, including improved parental controls to help you manage your kid’s gaming time and activity.