Parental control functions are essential so that your child does not go crazy with the mobile. Thanks to these options you can set a time limit for the screen, as well as set the content to which access is restricted. Now, with the latest update to Family Link on Android, the number of possibilities has increased considerably to be much more useful.
Google introduced tools several years ago to lead a healthy technological habit and over time they have improved the number of instruments at our fingertips. In this way, parents can filter the content to find the appropriate one for their children’s age, as well as carry out other actions so that they do not develop an addiction to the smartphone.
Improve control with Android
The Family Link feature for your Android phone has received an update to improve your family’s experience and safety . That is why it has undergone a total redesign to provide the most useful options first-hand. So screen time limiting and app blocking and approving tools are always at your fingertips. In addition, in the central part of the app there is now a panel for notifications and requests from your little ones.
From Google they have listened to the requests of parents to enhance the most useful Android tools of Family Link, such as screen time control functions and guide children to the ideal content. Now, after the changes included in this latest version, these options are easier to use.
The “Controls” section gives you the ability to set a time limit for specific Android apps or screens , as well as restrict content or manage permissions. It is usual that, depending on the moment, parents decide to modify the screen time in case their child needs a little more time to finish watching a video or any other activity. For this reason, you can now set a time limit for a single day through the “Only today” option, which overrides the general settings so you don’t have to make the change again the next day.
Control your child’s location
There are children who are real devils who, on more than one occasion, give a death scare by magically disappearing and hiding in any corner. The “Location” tab will help you locate your children on a map at all times thanks to the location of their Android mobile.
Likewise, the option also allows you to know the percentage of remaining battery and make your child’s phone ring to know where they are. Another cool feature is that you can enable notifications for when your child arrives at a specific place, like school or the park.
Finally, the “Highlights” tab shows a quick look at your child’s app usage along with screen time. This way you can know precisely if you are overusing the Android device.