We’re expanding Android Parental Controls to all Android devices that update to Android 17. Launched last year on Pixel, Android Parental Controls make it easier for parents to manage their child’s screen time and to find balance between having fun online and offline.
These parental controls, located directly within Android Settings, provide a single, convenient home for both built-in device controls and Google Family Link. Whether your kids are exploring on their device or disconnecting for downtime, these on-device controls — protected by an easy-to-set PIN — can help you stay in the driver’s seat:
- Set the amount of screen time your child can spend on a device each day to help establish healthy habits.
- Create downtime schedules to automatically lock the device at night to ensure restful sleep without distraction.
- Set app store filters for Google Play to manage the highest content rating you want your child to be able to download.
- Control app usage by limiting time spent on specific apps, or blocking apps entirely.
Android Parental Controls also provide a direct path to easily set up Google Family Link in the Family Link app on a parent’s phone. Family Link offers capabilities like School Time, Google Play app purchase approvals, location alerts and more.
Increasing our U.S. digital wellbeing fund to $50 million
Building on our long-term commitment to digital wellbeing, we’re increasing our U.S. digital wellbeing fund to more than $50 million to support a healthier, more resilient generation of kids and teens. This funding will help introduce new interventions focused on best practices for healthy technology interactions and supports that combat social isolation. Read more about how we’re expanding our U.S. digital wellbeing fund.
