In the lockdown, children are getting more connected to their mobiles. Parents are wondering how to reduce children's screen time, and more. So, here is the solution to all your concerns- Google's Family Link app.
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>>> What is Google Family Link?
Google Family Link is an application made by Tech giant Google to help parents to guide their children through monitoring their device/(s)-
- Their Screen time.
- Which apps they're using and for how much time they're using.
- Lock their device/(s).
- Track their location.
- And many more- you'll read more in the coming sentences and make sure to read the full article as it shows the prerequisites and even more details on the above-mentioned points.
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| Google Family Link for Parents' app logo. Image Source: Google Play Store. |
>>> An Overview on the Application.
So first of all when you're using this app check you're children's minimum age to handle a google account till then only you have to monitor your child, after that your child has reached the maturity to manage their own google accounts. In different countries, the minimum age limit to handle a Google account varies. Click here to view the minimum age limits to handle a Google account. The app also runs on a Chromebook also, but not other laptops.
This app helps parents to guide your children or teens as they learn, play, and explore online. It helps you to create digital ground rules for your children. By this app you can:
- Guide them to good content and make their screen time count.
- Keep an eye on their screen time.
- See where they are.
>>> Google Family Link's Features.
- View children's activity.
You can see your kid's activity- like the apps they've used and how much time they used it but some apps such as music players and messaging apps that run in the background, will not fully be tracked with weekly or monthly activity reports.
- Manage their apps.
You'll receive notifications when your child downloads apps which lets you approve or block. You can also manage in-app purchases, and hide specific apps on their devices.
- Get recommended apps by your kid's teachers.
Another great feature of the app is that it shows you the apps recommended by your child's teachers but this feature only available in US parents of children of certain ages, learn more.
- Set screen time limits.
The app lets you keep the right amount of screen time limits and also set a bedtime so that you can find a good digital balance.
- Lock their device.
You can remotely lock your child's device, whenever its time for a break.
- See where they are.
You can locate your child as long as they carry their device, powered on, recently active, and connected to the internet.
>>> Prerequisite for downloading the app.
- Parents and children should have Devices running Android version 7.0 (Nougat) and more and if you have an iPhone then the version should be iOS 9 and higher. Android versions 5.0 and 6.0 (Lollipop and Marshmallow) may also be also able to run Family Link for both parents and children.
- Make sure to read Google's Minimum age guidelines here.
>>> Conclusion.
This app is needed for parents and children also, in today's situation, The lockdown due to Covid-19, where children are studying through online classes, learning, playing etc. using their mobile devices thus using more screen time some kids are using their screen time wisely while others are not, So Google Family Link is a Help for parents to guide their children through the world of Internet as well as in real-life. Hope you got some value and knowledge out of this article- Google Family Link: A digital link for parents and children, also read my another where I have written about this app, to read click here.
Click here to install the Family link app for parents.
Click here to install the Family link app for children.
Thank you, folks, for reading!
So, what are your thoughts on this application? Will you use it? You can comment below!
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