Description
Google Family Link 's key features include:
Set screen time limits for your child's device
Approve or block app downloads
Choose between supervised YouTube or YouTube Kids experience
View your child's device location and manage privacy settings
Google Family Link version 2.73.0 represents a significant evolution, transitioning to a unified three-tab interface that brings critical screen time and safety tools to the forefront. These updates provide concrete value by extending advanced 'School Time' and contact management features from wearables to the broader Android ecosystem, ensuring a consistent safety net across all family devices.
The app features a redesigned UI that consolidates usage summaries, daily limits, and Downtime into a single 'Screen Time' page. This allows parents to quickly assess their child's digital balance and adjust time restrictions from one central hub.
Parents can now schedule restricted phone functionality and silenced notifications during school hours directly on Android phones and tablets. This use case ensures children stay focused during classes while allowing for customizable breaks and emergency calling.
This feature enables parents to approve and manage the specific contacts their children can call or text on Android devices. It provides a safer communication environment by restricting interactions to verified individuals only.
The updated interface includes an intuitive swipe gesture for rapidly switching between different children's accounts. This simplifies management for families with multiple kids, allowing parents to apply individual rules without deep menu navigation.
The 'Location' tab now integrates real-time GPS tracking with the child's device battery life and cellular signal strength. Parents can use this to ensure their child is safe and their device is sufficiently charged while they are on the go.
A dedicated 'Controls' tab centralizes app approvals, website blocking, and account privacy settings. It allows parents to manage Google Play downloads and filter content across Chrome, YouTube, and Search more efficiently.