Google Family Link
Google Family Link is a free parental control service that helps parents manage their children's digital experiences on Android and ChromeOS devices. It offers screen time management, app controls, content filtering, location tracking, and account management features to help parents guide their children's device usage.
Overview
Google Family Link is a free parental control service that helps parents manage their children's digital experiences. The app offers comprehensive screen time management, app controls, content filtering across Google services, location tracking, and account management. It integrates seamlessly with Google's ecosystem including Chrome, Play Store, YouTube, and Search, providing parents with tools to guide their children's device usage. The service is completely free and works best on Android and ChromeOS devices, with some features available on iOS.
Key Features
- Screen time management with daily limits
- Device bedtime scheduling
- Remote device locking
- App management and approval
- Individual app time limits
- App usage monitoring and activity reports
- Content filtering on Google services (Chrome, Play, YouTube, Search)
- Parental controls on Google Search
- Real-time location tracking
- Location notifications for arrivals and departures
- Battery life monitoring
- Account management and password control
- School Time feature to disable apps during school hours
- Parent-Approved Contacts for communication control
Features
Pros
- Completely free
- Integration with Google services
- Comprehensive app and content controls
- Location tracking
- Remote device management
- School Time feature
- Cross-platform support (Android, ChromeOS, iOS)
- No subscription required
Cons
- Primarily designed for Android/ChromeOS
- Limited features on iOS
- Requires Google account
- May not have all advanced features of paid apps
- Privacy concerns with Google services
Pricing
Free
Completely free to use. Google Family Link is a free parental control service that helps parents manage their children's digital experiences on Android and ChromeOS devices. Some features are also available on iOS devices.
Unique Features
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