How to set up parental controls on an Android phone for a child
Android has built-in parental controls called 'Google Play parental controls' in the Play Store and 'Family Link' for more advanced features. You can restrict apps, set content ratings, limit screen time, and see your child's device activity. Start with Play Store parental controls for quick restriction, or use Family Link for complete control.
Android has two ways to control what your child can do. Google Play parental controls let you filter apps and set maturity ratings. Google Family Link is a full parental control app that lets you manage apps, set screen time limits, see location, and control purchases. We'll walk you through setting up parental controls based on what you need.
- ✓Have a Google account that you manage (separate from your child's)
- ✓Know your child's Google account details or be ready to create one
- ✓Have access to both phones (yours and your child's)
- ✓Decide what you want to restrict (apps, screen time, content)
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not setting up your own Family Link account first before trying to add your child
- Giving your child the password to their Google account, which lets them remove parental controls
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- If you've set up Family Link but it's not working, restrictions aren't taking effect, or your child is bypassing controls, give us a call and we can troubleshoot the setup.
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