Covenant Eyes is not compatible with Gaming Systems or VR Headsets.
Use your device’s manufacturer device controls or parental controls. Most devices use a PIN to lock apps and content settings:
- Oculus Rift - Set up a PIN to lock purchases. Unfortunately, you cannot limit content.
- PS5 – Set up parental controls and spending limits on PS5.
- Steam – Set up rules for what components of Steam are available with Family View.
- Nintendo 3DS – Customize the Nintendo’s settings to fit your family.
- Nintendo Switch – Use Nintendo’s app-based parental controls (they’re better than the device’s built-in parental controls).
- Nintendo Wii U – Set up Parental Controls for the Wii U.
- Xbox One – Block websites and set age limits with Xbox’s Family Safety features.
Other Options
Ultimately the decision is up to you, but here are three options to consider:
- Create device stations in public areas in your home.
We recommend you set up and use your devices in a shared space, like the family room. For example, you can set up a “gaming desk,” “homework computer station,” or “work desk” in your living room. When you take away the secrecy of device usage, people make better, healthier choices with their devices. - Protect your home by adjusting the settings on your router (the device that sends and amplifies your WiFi).
You can decrease the availability of inappropriate content by changing your router’s connection settings. CleanBrowsing and OpenDNS are free filtering companies. If you change your connection settings on your router to one of them, they’ll filter explicit content on any device that connects to your WiFi. - Consider a different device.
If you are experiencing the temptation to look at inappropriate content on a Linux-based device because Covenant Eyes isn’t monitoring it, consider switching to Windows or Mac® computer so Covenant Eyes can monitor it.
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