Both child(member) and organizer(parent) have certain permissions and limits.
Organizer has control over family member activity.
Parent can add the member.
The child can give access to control/view some of his activity, on his account.
Microsoft Family Account Add Members
Using this setting, one can control the childs online activity.
Microsoft Parental Controls
Restrictions on child account placed using each setting.
For some tweaks to be available, the child has to give permission from his account.
You have to enable Activity reporting and Email weekly reports to me, to get reports of kids activity.
InPrivate browsing disabled by default.
To block false sites and get activity reports, children have to use either Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer.
Activity is collected from Windows 10 and Xbox One devices, and from Android phones with Microsoft Family Safety.
Source: microsoft.com
The following activities of the child will appear under this tab.
Screen time
The organizer can set limits on the time usage of Windows 10 and Xbox.
you could increase this limit, if required.
To make it simple, the same schedule for all the days can be set here.
If you want fine control, each day setting can also be changed.
Restriction of time applies to apps and devices.
First you better add devices to the child account.
These include Windows 10, Xbox One and Android devices.
If the child is already using a gadget, it will be listed here.
Then, you’ve got the option to add additional devices.
Content Restrictions
Parent can disable certain content on age factor.
The apps and games the child plays on his machine, can be restricted based on allowed ratings.
This setting applies to Windows 10 and Xbox devices.
Above the age rating, it needs approval from the organizer.
Apps and games blocked by the organizer.
The child visits several websites on his online window.
Organizer can view and block this activity.
This setting applies to Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, Xbox One and Android devices.
If the child wants to buy something from the Microsoft Store, consent setting can be changed here.
Add money to the minors account and view the purchase history from here.
This is useful, when your kid is in danger or has jumped the line.
He also has the power to remove the child account from the family group.
When you hit Family, you could do the following for your account.
Once the access is given, the child can also see his activities.
Manage Permissions Microsoft Family Safety
The child can give control to the organizer of the following things.
Parent can check Health and Safety of childs equipment.
The childsWindows 10device updated from here.
Any malware or trojans sitting on kids computer, checked by the organizer.
Browsing and search related activity monitored by the parent.
Microsoft Launcher or Microsoft Family Safety app installed on Android equipment.
Tracking of location possible.
It is for better security.
Turn on location sharing on kids Android phone.
This makes sure the kid doesnt buy unnecessary apps or games from theMicrosoft Store.
you might schedule your reports to arrive at your email, once in a week.
XboxOne and other online activities.
Easily controlled by organizer using parental controls.
