Google announced updates to its Family Link service today. Family Link helps parents manage their children’s digital activities. The changes aim to give families more control over screen time and online safety.
(Google Announces New Features for Family Link)
Parents can now set stricter time limits on specific apps. This means kids might not be able to use certain apps after a set time each day. The update allows blocking apps entirely if needed. Parents found previous time management options too broad.
Google added new content filters for YouTube Kids and Google Search. These filters offer more choices for blocking inappropriate material. Parents requested finer control over what their children see online. The company listened to this feedback.
Location alerts received improvements too. Parents get notified faster if a child arrives or leaves a designated place like school or home. This feature provides greater peace of mind for families.
Google also simplified the Family Link setup process. Creating child profiles and linking parent accounts is easier now. The company hopes this encourages more families to use the tools. Managing multiple children’s devices remains straightforward.
(Google Announces New Features for Family Link)
These updates roll out globally starting next week. Existing Family Link users will see the new features automatically. New users can access them when setting up the service. Google continues developing tools for safer family internet use.