Configuration responsive to a device

A method comprising:

• receiving, by a computing device from a remote device associated with the computing device, an indication that a themed object has been detected by the remote device;
• responsive to receiving the indication, updating at least one setting associated with the computing device based at least in part on a theme associated with the themed object, wherein the at least one setting comprises a parental control;
• receiving an indication that the themed object is no longer detectable by the remote device;
• requesting an unlock code;
• and
• in response to receiving the unlock code, disabling the parental control associated with the computing device.

A method comprising:

• receiving, by a computing device from a first remote device associated with the computing device, a first indication that a first themed object has been detected by the first remote device;
• responsive to receiving the first indication, updating a setting associated with the computing device based on a first preference for the setting, the first preference based on a first theme associated with the first themed object;
• receiving a second indication that a second themed object has been detected by a second remote device associated with the computing device;
• performing a mediation between the first preference for the setting and a second preference for the setting, the second preference based on a second theme associated with the second themed object;
• and
• updating the setting associated with the computing device in response to the mediation.