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Published 18.07.2020 06:01

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Amazon Prime Video

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that Amazon Prime Video is a video service for Amazon.com content. Much like any other online video service out there, it hosts a wide range of content, some more kid-friendly than others. Parental controls allow parents to set restrictions of a certain rating level on a per-device basis. The method to set controls may vary based on device, in particular on Fire devices and Xbox One. Although kids can't access restricted content without the parental control PIN, they can read descriptions and see movie images on preview screens that may not be appropriate. Parents can also add a PIN to prevent unauthorized purchases. Parents can also set up user profiles for each family member, including profiles for users 12 and under, for customized Watchlists and suggestions. Profiles for kids 12 and under show filtered content, even when searching, so this will help keep very young prying eyes from stumbling across things they shouldn't. There is no way to restrict kids from switching to an adult profile, however, and there is no way to set unique controls for each profile, so the device parental controls still apply. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change. Amazon is one of Common Sense Media's paying content partners, but its app was reviewed by an independent writer.