Digital Security for Kids - Part 3
Digital Security for Kids - Part 3 Google Family Link
As per one survey, the average age for kids to get a mobile phone is ten years. Children get access to many different types of devices at home. Other than computers & laptops, mobile phones and tablets are the most common devices children use or own. Many (Most) mobile phones and tablets run on Android, an open-source operating system. Android is one of the most popular mobile operating systems in the world.
Google Family Link is a family and parental control service offered by Google. You can set up the digital family ground rules with Google Family Link. Google Family Link has several valuable features that help control kids' android-based mobile phones, tablets, and Chromebooks (ChromeOS). In addition, it helps to manage up to 6 kids or family members (up to the age of 13 years) Google accounts.
Google Family Links includes the following features:
- Manage and secure child account
- Set screen time limit
- Allow or Block access to applications
- Manage Play store purchase
- Child's device location
- Mature content restriction
- Filter mature contact for Play Books, TV, and movies
- Control Google Assistant features
- Enable Safe Search
- Manage access to the websites in Google Chrome
It is straightforward to set up Google Family Link. But, first, you would need a Google Account and Family Link application on your and your child's device. You can find more information on the Google website using the link: https://support.google.com/families/answer/7101025.
You can get started using the link: https://families.google.com.
In addition, if you haven't come across Google's Be Internet Awesome & Digital Wellbeing Family Guide, I would suggest exploring the same. It will come in handy to have productive conversations and identify healthy digital habits with your loved little one.
