Before you begin
Here's what you'll need:
- A signed-in StoryNest family account
- At least one child reader profile
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.
Select Kids' Mode
From the bookshelf or Family page, choose Kids' mode or Switch to kids' mode.
Create a PIN if asked
On your first visit, choose a four-number grown-up PIN and enter it again to confirm. This protects recording and settings screens.
Pick a reader
On Who's listening?, tap the child's avatar. Choosing a reader switches this device into Kids' Mode.
Explore their shelf
Your child sees the stories available to them, including favourites and books they can continue listening to.
Return to grown-up controls
When you are ready, choose Grown-ups and enter the PIN to leave Kids' Mode.
A few handy tips
- Each reader has their own listening progress and favourites.
- Keep the PIN private and avoid easily guessed numbers.
- Kids' Mode is part of the signed-in app, not a separate app download.
Good to know
Common questions
Do children sign in themselves?
No. A grown-up signs in and chooses the child's reader profile.
What if I forget my PIN?
The Grown-ups screen provides a log-out and log-in option when you cannot remember the PIN.