Manage your child's online activity through free app- Google Family Link

Manage your child’s online activity through free app- Google Family Link

Google Family Link is an app that allows parents to monitor their children’s online activity, set screen time limits, and manage the apps and content that their children can access on their devices. It is available for Android and iOS devices.

To use Family Link, parents need to create a Google account for their child and link it to their own account. Once the accounts are linked, parents can use the Family Link app to set up their child’s device, monitor their activity, and set parental controls.

Features of the Family Link app include the ability to:

Set screen time limits: Parents can set daily limits on how long their child can use their device, or block specific apps or websites.

Approve or block app downloads: Parents can decide which apps their child can download and use on their device.

Monitor device activity: Parents can see how their child is using their device, including the apps they are using and the websites they are visiting.

Manage Google Play content: Parents can set age ratings for the content that their child can access on Google Play.

Find and lock a lost device: If a child’s device is lost or stolen, parents can use the Family Link app to find its location and lock it remotely.

Google Family Link is a useful tool for parents who want to help their children have a safe and positive online experience.

To set up Google Family Link, follow these steps:

Download the Family Link app on your own device (the device that you’ll use to manage your child’s account). The app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Open the app and tap “Get started.”
Follow the prompts to create a Google Account for your child. You’ll need to provide some basic information, including your child’s name and date of birth.
Once the account is created, you’ll be asked to link it to your own Google Account. Follow the prompts to do this.
On your child’s device, sign in with their new Google Account. You may need to create a new Google Account on their device if one doesn’t already exist.
Once you’ve signed in on your child’s device, the Family Link app will automatically be installed. Follow the prompts to set up the app and configure the parental controls.
To manage your child’s account, use the Family Link app on your own device. From the app, you can monitor your child’s activity, set screen time limits, approve or block app downloads, and more.

That’s it! You should now be able to use the Family Link app to manage your child’s online activity.