Google announced Family Link, wanting to prove that there is a better way of parental control than those used by Apple and Microsoft.
With Family Link, you can be comfortable when your child is exploring their Android device.
The app allows you to create a Google account just for your child that you can control. At the same time, you can set some basic digital rules that will work for your family.
For example, you can define which apps your child can manage, and also specify a time that closes your child's device.
The new Google app is still under test, and you'll need to ask for an invitation from the company. It can run on Android Nougat devices (7.0) and some with Marshmallow (6.1) listed in the FAQ.
Family Link
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You can approve purchases and downloads from Google Play and determine which apps will appear in the online shop.
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Manage SafeSearch for Google Search
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Control the rights of the applications your child uses, but also the microphone, camera, location, and contact list.
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Content filtering on YouTube Kids
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Reset your child's Google Account password
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Time limits
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You see the location where your child is located
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Manage your child 's activity settings on the Google Account and
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Allow a second member of the family to have the same rights in managing the application.
You can read more on the official website.
Request an invitation for the new app
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