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

Here's how to set up Parental Controls on Switch 2, plus where to find Switch 2 Parental Control settings.

Here, you'll have the option to either proceed using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, or set up Parental Controls without the app if you don't have a smart device.

With the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app downloaded, open it up and follow the instructions to log in to your Nintendo Account. (If you don't have one, you can create one for free.) ...

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.