Giving a phone, tablet or console this Christmas? Before They Unwrap It shows you how to set it up safely the night before, so Christmas morning is about the fun, not fixing settings. It covers iPhone, Android, Xbox, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Amazon Fire tablets.
Set it up tonight. Enjoy it tomorrow.
Every Christmas, thousands of children are online within minutes of unwrapping a new device, while the settings that keep them safe are still on their defaults. This pack walks you through each device in the right order, in about 20 to 40 minutes each.
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What’s inside
- Before you start: the accounts, passwords and setup order every device needs
- iPhone and iPad: Family Sharing, Ask to Buy, contact limits and Screen Time
- Android phones and tablets: Google Family Link step by step
- Xbox Series X|S: spending, multiplayer and screen time in the Xbox Family Settings app
- PlayStation 5: PS Family, restriction levels, spending limits and playtime
- Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch: play time, GameChat and eShop spending
- Amazon Fire tablets: Amazon Kids, Learn First and the web browser
- Christmas Day: the 10-minute handover and the first conversation
- The first week, and when to loosen the rules
- Printables: Christmas Eve checklist, passwords and PINs record, and a family device agreement
No tech degree required
Each chapter starts with how long it takes and what you need, then walks you through the settings that matter most: what your child can see, who they can talk to, what they can spend and how long they can play. Settings were checked against each company’s official help pages in October 2026.
Questions parents ask
When should I set the device up?
Ideally a day or two before Christmas. New devices almost always need a large update the first time they’re switched on, and you’ll want to download any games or apps before you wrap it.
Do I need to be good with technology?
No. Each step tells you exactly where to tap, in plain English.
Which devices does it cover?
iPhone and iPad, Android phones and tablets, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, and Amazon Fire tablets.
How do I get it after buying?
Checkout is handled securely by Payhip. Straight after payment you’ll get an email with your download link.
Is this an official guide?
No. Before They Unwrap It is an independent, unofficial resource. It is not affiliated with Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo or Amazon.