What parental control software should I install? AIVI setup and binding, step one
AIVI has two parts: the Windows client installed on the child's PC (enforces lock screen, time slots and process control), and the web control center parents use in a browser (configures rules and remote care). This guide walks through the first-time install and binding.
What parental control software should I put on my child's PC, and how?
The AIVI Windows client installed on the supervised PC is exactly that kind of parental control software: it locks the screen on schedule, restricts apps and websites, and lets studying earn entertainment time, all managed remotely from the browser. Install and bind in four steps, below.
Install and bind in four steps
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Download and run the installer
Get aivi_setup.exe from the Download page (the China and international editions share one installer). Run it as administrator; the wizard lets you pick the server site, auto-detected from the system country/region — mainland China selects the China site automatically. No reinstall needed if you picked wrong: see Switching server sites.
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Initialize: sign in or use local mode
The first launch opens the initialization screen. Register or sign in with email/phone (invite code optional) to enable remote management, or choose local-only mode (no cloud binding; configuration stays in the on-device settings center).
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Set the parent password
The parent password is the only credential for entering Setup mode, changing rules, temporary unlock and uninstalling. Choose something your child cannot guess and store it safely. It cannot be recovered online — a forgotten password requires reinstall or contacting support.
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Configure rules and return to Guardian mode
Configure Time Management and App Management in Settings, then click Apply Now to return to Guardian mode. From then on the PC locks automatically on schedule; parents can see the device in the web console and manage it remotely (account and active plan required).
How do I confirm the binding succeeded?
Check two places: the client home screen shows Connected at the bottom, and the device card appears online in the web console. Details below.
How to confirm the binding
- The client home screen shows Remote management: Connected at the bottom, with the membership name appended once bound; the traffic points balance is shown to its right.
- The device card appears in the web console with the correct device name and online status.
- The device name is reported by the client heartbeat roughly every 10 seconds; if a placeholder shows right after binding, wait one heartbeat cycle.
The interface is in English or Traditional Chinese — how do I switch to Simplified Chinese?
The client interface language defaults to “follow system”: it picks Simplified Chinese / 繁體中文 / English automatically from the Windows user's region. To fix one language, go to Settings → 🌐 Language and choose among Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and English — it applies immediately, for the child too.