HeyOtto Parental Controls & Family Personalization
Learn how HeyOtto’s parental controls, content boundaries, and family personalization tools help parents create safe, age-appropriate AI conversations for children.
Key Takeaways
- Setup includes email verification and COPPA consent.
- Default safety boundaries cannot be removed.
- Parents can add custom topic restrictions.
- AI responses automatically adjust by age.
- Real-time monitoring helps identify safety concerns.
- Settings can be updated anytime as children grow.
HeyOtto gives parents full control over their child’s AI experience. From account setup to real-time monitoring, every feature is designed to keep conversations safe, age-appropriate, and aligned with your family’s values.
Getting Started
Setting up parental controls takes just a few guided steps:
1. Create Your Parent Account
Sign up at chat.heyotto.app using your email address and complete email verification.
2. Enter Family Details
Add your first name, last name, and choose your family name.
3. Accept COPPA Consent
Review and accept COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) consent to confirm parental approval and protect your child’s privacy.
4. Confirm Family Information
Review your details and complete setup.
5. Create Child Profiles (Optional)
Add your child’s:
- Name
- Age
- Username
You may also skip this step and add children later.
6. Access Your Dashboard
Your Parent Dashboard is your central hub for managing safety settings, personalization, and activity.
Family Personalization & Content Controls
HeyOtto allows you to customize how conversations are handled based on your family’s needs.
To adjust settings:
- Go to Parent Dashboard
- Select My Family
- Open Content Boundaries
You can add or remove topic boundaries at any time.
Default Safety Boundaries (Always Active)
Some protections are permanently built in and cannot be removed:
- Violence and gore
- Sexual content
- Drugs and alcohol
- Profanity
These guardrails ensure a consistent baseline of child safety.
Age-Based Controls
Otto automatically adapts responses based on the age listed in your child’s profile.
Parents control:
- Communication tone and complexity
- Topic availability
- Learning level and depth
If content is restricted, it is blocked regardless of age setting.
Custom Topic Restrictions
You can personalize which subjects Otto may discuss beyond the default protections, including:
- Dating and relationships
- Political content
- Religious topics
- Sensitive social issues
- Custom keywords you specify
You remain in control and can edit these settings anytime.
AI Content Filtering & Safety Layers
HeyOtto’s AI is built specifically for children and includes multiple safety layers:
Age-Appropriate Responses
Content is automatically tailored to your child’s developmental level.
Topic Blocking
Restricted or off-limits topics are filtered before they reach your child.
Educational Prioritization
Learning-based, constructive, and curiosity-driven content is encouraged.
Real-Time Conversation Analysis
Every interaction is reviewed for:
- Inappropriate content attempts
- Concerning behavior patterns
- Safety red flags
- Opportunities for positive learning
Parent Dashboard Features
Your dashboard gives you visibility and control, including:
Activity Overview
- Total messages sent and received
- Popular topics discussed
- Time spent on the platform
Family Personalization Controls
- Edit values and preferences
- Update topic boundaries
- Adjust tone and communication style
- Add or manage child profiles
Designed to Grow With Your Family
HeyOtto isn’t a one-time setup. As your children grow and your family evolves, you can update settings, refine boundaries, and adjust conversation complexity at any time. Nothing is locked in — you stay in control every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this topic, answered.
Ready to Get Started?
Try Otto today and see the difference parental peace of mind makes.