Google Family Link is a comprehensive parental control app designed to help families navigate the digital world safely. Recognizing that every family’s relationship with technology is unique, Family Link offers flexible tools to establish the right balance for your children.
Establish Digital Ground Rules
With Family Link, parents can set daily screen time limits tailored to their child’s needs. The app also supports scheduling device use during school hours or downtime to encourage balanced habits. Manage apps individually by setting time limits or granting unlimited access to educational or frequently used apps. Parents can also block apps entirely.
Manage Content Filters
Family Link helps parents manage what their child sees online by enabling parental controls on popular Google services such as Chrome, YouTube, Play, and Search. Inappropriate content can be blocked, and parents can require approval before new apps are installed.
Privacy Settings
Permissions for apps and websites can also be managed to ensure a safer browsing experience. Account security features allow parents to reset passwords, edit personal information, or delete accounts if necessary (with some controls limited for children above the age of consent).
Stay Connected on the Go
Parents can locate their children on a single map, provided the child’s device is powered on and connected to the internet. Family Link sends notifications and alerts when children arrive or leave specific locations, and parents can also ring the device or check its battery status to stay connected and informed.
Important Notes
· Family Link’s features vary depending on the child’s device compatibility.
· Purchase approvals only apply to Google Play purchases through Google’s billing system.
· Some pre-installed apps may not be disabled.
· Supervision requires a supervised Google account.
· Family Link empowers parents but does not guarantee internet safety—parents must make ongoing decisions about digital use.
FAQs
1. Does Family Link stop when my child turns 18?
Family Link can supervise teenagers over 13 (or applicable age of consent), who can choose to stop supervision at any time.
2. Can I set daily screen time limits on my child’s device?
Yes, Family Link allows setting daily screen time and scheduling school or downtime.
3. Can I control which apps my child uses?
Yes, you can manage app access, set limits, approve new apps, or block apps entirely.
4. Is it possible to track my child’s device location?
Yes, as long as the device is on, connected to the internet, and location services are enabled.
5. Can teenagers manage their own account settings?
Teenagers above the age of consent have more control and can manage or stop supervision themselves.
Version History
v2.52.0.D.758186907—23 May, 2025
New simplified design and screen time tab.
v2.50.0.B.753254628—23 May, 2025
New simplified design and screen time tab.
v2.50.0.B.747845617—24 Apr, 2025
New simplified design and screen time tab.
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