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KidShield on Windows Pc

Developed By: TP-Link Corporation Limited

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 25, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1.19
Size 36.6 MB
Release Date December 27, 24
Category Parenting Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (12)]

What's New:
Fixed several bugs [see more]

Description from Developer:
KidShield, Protect Your Kids and Maintain Healthy Digital Habits

Unlike most network security services that only work at home, HomeShield maintains its safeguards away from home.... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download KidShield and install on Windows PC. KidShield is free Parenting app, developed by TP-Link Corporation Limited. Latest version of KidShield is 1.1.19, was released on 2024-12-27 (updated on 2024-04-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of KidShield is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install KidShield on Windows?

Instruction on how to install KidShield on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install KidShield on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install KidShield using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "KidShield" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install KidShield on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "KidShield" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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KidShield, Protect Your Kids and Maintain Healthy Digital Habits

Unlike most network security services that only work at home, HomeShield maintains its safeguards away from home. Through KidShield App, your little ones stay digitally protected away from home, even if they are not connected to your home WiFi. With a detailed report of your home network, you can check the sites your children visit and how much time they spend on each. It’s a great way to know your children are safe while they’re having fun online.

Advanced Features:
• App Blocking
Supports blocking over 2,000 Apps and limiting Apps usage time. To achieve this function, KidShield uses a VPN to block ads and malware from your child's device.
• Web Filtering
Web Filtering allows parents to filter content by various categories, including adult content, gambling, social networking, and more.Web filtering also requires enabling the VPN.
• YouTube Restrictions
YouTube Restrictions block potentially unsafe videos and channels that might contain inappropriate content.
• Online time limits
Screen Time lets you monitor the time your kids spend on apps, social media, websites, and more. This helps you make more informed decisions about using devices and setting online limits.
• Prevent App Installing
If kids are addicted to games, YouTube, and social media, parents can set app installment prevention to prevent kids from installing new apps. This ensures healthier app use for kids.
• Payment Management
Payment management allows parents to disable in-app purchases on their kids’ phones, preventing kids from accidentally or intentionally purchasing online. This helps keep parents’ money safe.
• Keep Track of Locations
Worried that your kids are secretly going somewhere like internet cafés or amusement parks? Or even skipping classes? Location tracker allows parents to monitor their kids’ real-time GPS locations. What's more, parents can set geofencing and get alerts when kids are away from the set boundary.
• Behavioral Statistics
KidShield collects search, browsing, and screenshot data even when the app is closed or not in use. This data is used to provide you with information about how your child uses the device. We do not share this data with any third parties. To enable these features, please allow accessibility permissions on this device.
Fixed several bugs
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Required to be able to access the camera device.