Microsoft Family Safety is primarily designed for parents.
It interacts with childrens devices and allows parents to configure various restrictions.
To get started, you will need to create a family group.
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you could do this on the Microsoft Family Safety website or its app.
After that, you will need to add members.
Remember that every member you want to track must have a Microsoft account.
The final step is to set up features and limitations.
Below, Ill show you how to use Microsoft Family Safety on all devices and describe all the features.
I will use my iPhone as an example of a parents rig.
So heres how it works:
How to block apps
However, the setup doesnt end there.
Now you oughta enable all the necessary features.
Lets start with it.
Now your child wont be able to change anything on the app.
In the same way, you’re free to block access to other apps but not to parameters.
Therefore, your child can, in theory, deny the location tracking permission.
But all other features will still work.
As for limiting screen time, this feature is only available on Windows and Xbox.
I will explain it later below using Windows 10 laptop as an example.
The thing is, Family Safety only works with Edge, and other browsers are automatically blocked.
All of this will be prompted to you as soon as you access to Edge after installing it.
So theres nothing complicated about it.
However, you will need to unlock the Sharing location option in Family Safety on your gadget.
Microsoft Family Safety provides an entire map where you could see the icons of all your family members.
you’ve got the option to also add unique places to the map.
Now, you’re able to monitor and control it, as shown above.
How to add a screen limit
Unlike mobile devices, Screen Limit works on Windows and Xbox.
Your child can request extra time, and you could give permission right from the app.
Nevertheless, use Microsoft Family Safety as a tool, not a crutch.
It can help keep your children safe but is not a substitute for parental supervision.
