Screen Time & Parent Controls – iOS
Screen Time & Parent Controls for Android Users
In today’s digital age, where screens are an integral part of life, ensuring a healthy balance is essential, particularly for our children. We understand the delicate balance between allowing kids to explore the digital world and protecting them from its potential pitfalls. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing parents with the tools they need to foster a healthy relationship with technology in their families. Google’s suite of Android screen time management tools empowers parents to set boundaries, encourage mindful usage, and guide their children towards a well-balanced lifestyle.
Google Families
Click below to access an article about Google for Families Help. It discusses how to get started with Google for Families. It also details how to manage a family group and troubleshoot problems. Some of the important points are how to create and manage your child’s Google Account, manage devices, apps and screen time, and use Google services with your child’s Google Account.
Parental Controls
Click below to access an article about managing how you spend time on your Android phone. It discusses Digital Wellbeing, a feature that helps you understand and control your phone use. You can see how often you unlock your device and which apps you use the most. Digital Wellbeing also allows you to set app timers and limit website access. Other features include Bedtime mode, which can grayscale your screen and silence notifications at night, and Focus mode, which allows you to temporarily pause distracting apps.
Managing Screen Time
Click below to access an article about managing your child’s screen time with Google Family Link. It discusses setting daily limits and downtime on Android devices and Chromebooks. Parents can also set time limits for specific apps. Important points to note are that system apps cannot be limited and always allowed apps can still be accessed during downtime.