Google Family Link
Google Family Link is a separate app that links a child's Google account to a parent's account, giving remote oversight of an Android device.
The exact menu path for Google Family Link changes with software updates — confirm the current steps on your device or the manufacturer's support site before following this guide.
What It Can Do
App approval — a parent must approve any new app install from Google Play
Screen time limits and bedtime schedules — set daily limits and lock the device outside agreed hours
Location — see the child's device location (where supported and permitted)
Content filtering — restrict Google Play content by maturity rating and filter explicit content in Google search and Chrome
Where To Find It
Family Link is installed as a separate app on both the parent's and child's devices, and requires the child to sign in with a Google Account supervised by the parent.
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