The iPad is a great tablet for people who enjoy looking at videos and playing iPhone games. It is strong, adaptable, and durable, so it will last for a while. Eventually, you will need to replace or upgrade your iPad because it will probably be sold or given away. ..

  1. Make sure you have a strong password for your iPad
  2. Keep your iPad locked up at all times
  3. Disable any third-party applications that could access your personal data
  4. Keep all of your personal data backed up on an external hard drive or cloud service
  5. Educate yourself on how to protect your iPad and iPhone

5 things to do before giving family member an iPhone or iPad

Set up an Apple ID for them

An Apple ID is required for all Apple devices. It is essentially the gated garden of Apple’s entire system. Therefore, it’s beneficial if you set up that for them ahead — both the linked email account and password — if you’re giving an iPhone or iPad to an older person and they’ve never used an iPhone, iPad, or Mac before. And if you do, be sure to store that data in a password organizer like 1Password or LastPass so you can access it quickly.

If you are using an elder relative’s existing Apple ID, it should be linked to all of their data and downloads. If you haven’t already, we would also advise having this information close at hand in case there are any account issues in the future. ..

Get their Wi-Fi connections ready

An iPhone or an iPad are worthless if they don’t have a data connection. If you give someone an iPhone or an iPad, it should already be connected to the internet. However, the iPad only uses Wi-Fi unless you pay for the Wi-Fi+Cellular models.

If you typically keep your iPhone or iPad at home, try configuring the Wi-Fi there. Additionally, if you frequently visit someone else’s house or go to a coffee shop, see if you can connect the device to their network. It relieves them of one worry and probably saves you from making a few more troubleshooting calls in the future. ..

Set up Family Sharing

Family Sharing is an Apple feature that enables members of the same household to share purchased material among their various Apple IDs. Other helpful features are available for both parents and relatives of older individuals. Using Family Sharing, for instance, parents can remotely set parental controls, such as screen time restrictions. If enabled, family members will also be able to communicate their whereabouts more readily with one another.

You can limit a child’s device’s access to system settings like the Camera. A Family Sharing group may consist of up to six individuals. If enabled, the “Family Organizer,” who is the person who creates the family group, will be charged for purchases made by other family members.

To add a family member over 13 who already has an Apple ID, create an account with Apple and add them as a family member.

To access your account, tap the Apple ID card that displays your name. ..

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Download their favorite apps

If you’re setting up an iPad for a family member, you might want to install some entertaining or practical apps on the tablet before giving it to them. For kids, this can include a variety of educational games or applications. Family members of elderly relatives may benefit from Facebook, Zoom, and other communication tools.

It might be a good idea to remove any programmes that the younger or older user doesn’t want access to or that they don’t require. Web browsers and the Mail app should probably not be used when using them on a youngster.

Set Up Parental Controls

If you’re giving an iPad to a younger user, setting up parental controls in advance is a smart idea. One feature you should enable is Ask to Buy, which requires youngsters to ask your permission before making a purchase. ..

Parents should set limits on how much screen time their children are allowed to spend using smartphones and other devices, and if a child requests more time, parents can give them the extra time. ..

Final Words

Apple’s iPads are great for family members of all ages. They’re easy to use and can be customized to fit each individual’s needs. Additionally, many people upgrade to newer iPad models specifically for elderly or younger users. ..