Google Family Link is a parental control app for people with kids. The app launched a couple of years ago, but it became a part of stock Android starting with Android 10. You’ll still have to ...

Family Link may be an overdue feature, but it’s one that Google took the time to get right. Everything from the simple set-up to the granular settings speaks to busy parents who need a little ...

Family Link is the only one of the three that doesn’t let you set a limit by app or app category, so you’ll need to constantly adjust your daily limits to give more time for a specific app ...

Family Link works with Google accounts created for kids under 13 years old. Once they clock 13 years, they can switch to a normal Google account and still continue to use the app.

The Family Link app walks you through it, eliminating any potential headaches. It took roughly 15 minutes for me to create, sign in, and set up three different Family Link accounts and devices.

Family Link has also been given a big redesign to make it easier to use; Google's Family Link lets you remotely manage your children's devices and is one of the tech giant's most unsung tools.

Google Family Link works well on Android devices, even if its features are somewhat limited compared to paid parental-controls apps.

Family Link can control Android devices running Android 7.0 Nougat or higher, and select Marshmallow devices. Parents need to have a phone running Android 4.4 KitKat or higher, or iOS 9 and higher ...

Family Link first launched five years ago, offering parents a chance to monitor their kids’ activity on Android devices. But while the app is completely free, it was lacking.

Google's Family Link is designed for users under 13 years old. Once it's available, a parent will need to download the Android Family Link app and create a Family Link Google account.