What Is Google Family Link?
Google Family Link is an Androidparental controlapp.
Family Link requires that each member have a Google account.
Designed for kids 13 and under, Family Link works with Android and iOS 9 devices or later.
Begin the process on theGoogle account signup page.
when you land an account, download the Google Family Link app, which is free.
Each group can have up to six family members.
However, it’s possible for you to only have one Family Link account per rig.
Create your child’s Google account.
slide in your credit card information to complete the process.
you could read about this requirement on theFamily Link FAQ.
The transaction is canceled after the process is completed.
Download the Family Link app to the child’s machine and sign in with the child’s account credentials.
You’ll receive a notification on your gadget that your child’s gadget is linked.
Sign in to the child’s unit with the child’s Google account.
Your rig lets you know when it is linked with your child’s rig.
Repeat the steps above for every child you’d like to add to Family Link.
Family Link controls also extend to Chromebooks.
A T rating is for ages 13 and up.
it’s possible for you to approve or deny any app that doesn’t meet your standards.
For any app you approve, you’re able to disable in-app purchases.
These times can be customized by day.
you’ve got the option to also lock your child’s machine with the Lock Devices Now feature.
The machine instantly shuts down until you turn off the setting.
These features function even if the child’s unit is not connected to the internet.
This feature is optional.
Controls include filters for mature websites, although Google acknowledges that some offensive sites may get through.
you’re free to also allow andblock specific sites.
Google does not block ads, and ads are seen by children when using Family Link.
Adults can also see and delete a child’s Chrome history.
To view the child’s history, use the child’s machine to open Chrome.
Select theMore menu(three vertical dots) then chooseHistory.
To delete the Chrome history and data, fire up the Family Link app.
Go toSettings>Manage prefs>Filters on Google Chrome>Chrome Dashboard.
In theHistorysection, tapClear history.
Family Link keeps a log of where your child spends their digital time.
What Happens When Your Child Turns 13?
Google sends parents an email informing them that their child can take control of their account on their birthday.
After that, the parent can no longer manage their child’s account.
dive into the accounts page on the Family Link app on your equipment or theGoogle Family page.
SelectMenu>Account>Family>Manage Family Members.
Tap the name of the child you want to remove, then tapMore>Remove Member>Remove.
When the account is deleted, all files are deleted.
