Erste Schritte mit Family Link (2024)

FAQs

What happens when your child turns 13 on Family Link? ›

On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.

By default, Family Link makes it possible for the child to “graduate” to a regular Google account at age 13 and — if they're still on Family Link — fully transitions them into an adult account at age 18.

You can't stop supervision until your child reaches the applicable age to manage their own Google Account. To stop supervision with a parent's device: On your parent device, open the Family Link app. .

Your child's activity information that we collect may include things like search terms, videos they watch, voice and audio information when they use audio features, people with whom they communicate or share content, and Chrome browsing history they've synced with their Google Account.

You'll be able to adjust your settings, turn off screen time, etc. once you turn 18.

That said, it is possible to remove Family Link without parents. To do it without parental account settings, you'll need to navigate to the “Settings” application on your phone, then find the “Manage App” option by scrolling down. Once in the “Manage App” option, look for “Family Link” and select that option.

Important: Once you delete a family group, you can't restore it. Everyone from your family group keeps their Google Accounts and any content on their device they purchased with the family payment method.

For teens: Select Supervision from the menu. Select your parent or guardian's account then select Remove supervision. For parents: Select Supervision from the menu. Select your teen's account then select Remove supervision.

Some children may feel confused and unable to process what they have seen or experienced. Some children may be curious and want to find out more. If someone has sent something to them directly, they may feel threatened or distressed.

Can I see my child's text messages on Family Link? ›

View Text Message with Google Family Link. Google Family Link can allow you to see your kid's text messages, SMS text, and social media texts and block some activities. Step 1. Download the Google Family Link (parent) on your device.

On his old phone, open Family Link and click "remove account". Then log in with your parental credentials (gmail user/pass). Once done, Family Link should be off his phone and the device disappeared from his account on family link on the parent phone.

Once your child reaches the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction), they will be permitted to maintain their account without participating in Family Sharing.

Your daughter's skin and hair will start making more oil and their height, weight and body fat will increase. Most girls also start their period. Because of all these body changes, your daughter may start to feel more self-conscious about what they look like or the clothes they wear.

It's on by default for any children under 13. You'll be asked to set up Ask to Buy when you invite anyone under 18 to your family group. If a family member turns 18 and the family organizer turns off Ask to Buy, the family organizer can't turn it on again.