Nintendo Switch Parental Controls™ is a free app that allows you to easily monitor your child's use of the Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system. ◆ A Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system is required to use this app. ■ Set a daily play-time limit You can set a timer for how long your child can play for each day. You can select different settings for each day of the week, and even set it so that the game is suspended on the system as soon as the play-time limit is reached. ■ Manage your child's GameChat settings If you allow your child to use GameChat, you can manage which friends they're approved to chat with and decide when they can use video chat. ◆ The GameChat feature can only be used on Nintendo Switch 2 systems. ■ View your child's play activity You can easily check which games your child plays and for how long. You'll also get a monthly overview of their gameplay activity. ■ Set restrictions based on your child's age You can set up age-based restrictions on the games your child can play and the features they can use. Attention: ● To use the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, a parent or guardian (aged 18 or above) will need to have a Nintendo Account. ● Purchasing restrictions, including restrictions on purchasing products and services in Nintendo eShop, can be set up in the Nintendo Account settings. ● To make use of all of the features and settings available in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, all linked Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems need to be using the latest system version. ● For details about the GameChat feature, please visit support.nintendo.com. Nintendo Account User Agreement: https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_chooser/eula
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I really enjoy being able to set limits on my child's gameplay, but I feel like it just isn't enough. Why can't I shut down or limit gameplay entirely? The Switch should come with Literal Switch so that I can... "Discipline" them whenever taking away their video games just isnt enough.
I got this app to set limits for my nine year old when it came to gameplay hours. But it is also great for seeing what games she plays, how long she plays, and for my own gameplay as I am in college and need to pay attention to my studies and not play Ark for hours on end lol I would highly recommend even if you aren't limiting a child's hours as it stores great information like what game you play and how long you play it for and when a new game is downloaded.
I've been using this to manage my son's gaming habits and coming from a Playstation user when I was a kid I'm very impressed with this app and the ability to limit usage of the console time limits, time frames, and the content itself. I definitely recommend this app for parents that care to see what their child is doing or playing.
The app gives me parental control over when my children have playtime. It is a staple for the rest of the extended family's children too.
It is amazing! I was able to keep track of how long I would go on my switch and switch 2, and I found it useful. I recommend this app to everyone. Parents to monitor their kids, and even kids and grown ups themselves. Great work on the app!
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
12/24/2025