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How to leave Kids' Mode and return to the grown-up bookshelf

Use your grown-up PIN to exit your child's StoryNest shelf and get back to recording, settings and family controls.

1 minute3 stepsParents and carers

Before you begin

Here's what you'll need:

  • A device currently in Kids' Mode
  • Your grown-up PIN

Let's get started

Follow these steps

These instructions match the current StoryNest app. The pictures are simple screen maps until verified product screenshots are available.

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Step 1 of 3

Find Grown-ups

At the top of the Kids' Mode screen, select the Grown-ups button with the lock icon.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app
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Step 2 of 3

Enter the PIN

The Grown-ups only panel asks for the four-number PIN you set up when first using Kids' Mode.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app
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Step 3 of 3

Return to the bookshelf

When the PIN is correct, StoryNest returns to the main family bookshelf with parent controls available.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app

A few handy tips

  • If the PIN does not match, check the number and try again.
  • If you have forgotten it, choose Forgot the PIN? Log out and back in on the PIN panel.

Good to know

Common questions

Why is the app not showing Settings?

When Kids' Mode is active, grown-up screens are locked until you exit using the PIN.