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Parental controls on Android

Android and Google offer built-in parental controls through Family Link, which lets you manage what apps your child can access, set screen time limits, and review their activity. This guide covers the key steps to set up and manage parental controls on Android.

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Setting up Google Family Link

Family Link is Google's parental control service. It works by linking a child's Google account to a parent's account, giving the parent control over the child's device:

4 steps

Controlling apps and content

Once Family Link is set up, you can manage what your child can download and access:

5 steps

Screen time limits

Manage how long and when your child can use their phone:

5 steps

Location sharing

Family Link lets you see your child's location when they carry their phone:

5 steps

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