Microsoft Family Safety is a well-known application for Android that helps parents create healthy habits with their children. It is possible to set a balanced daily limit on using mobile devices.
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This is a comprehensive parental control service aimed to enhance the security as well as to balance time spent online and offline. To be exact, users can create and manage timers on accessing social platforms, playing virtual games and talking on phones. Moreover, it is possible to add restrictions on Windows desktops and Xbox consoles.
There are content filters, similar to Aura Parental Control which allow you to block inappropriate websites. You can navigate by categories and view which platforms are user-friendly and suitable for kids. Moreover, it is possible to generate activity reports which include screen time, apps used and web pages visited.
Notifications
There is an option to receive requests from children to get approval for downloading or purchasing apps from Microsoft Store. You are able to approve or deny these calls directly in the utility. On top of that, it is possible to set geofences around specific locations like schools, homes and kindergartens. If a kid steps outside of these areas, you will get instant alerts.
Features
- necessary to install the application on both devices for control;
- possible to add extra time for a child to use the smartphone;
- provides an option to sync Microsoft accounts to save settings;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with supported Android versions.
