Erste Schritte mit Family Link (2024)

FAQs

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

When children whose accounts are managed with Family Link turn 13 (or the applicable age in their country), they can decide to: Keep parental supervision for children over 13 (or the applicable age in their country) Manage their own Google Account.

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.

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.

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.

Google Family Link only works with Google accounts for children under 13 created via the Family Link app. Once a child turns 13, they can continue to use Family Link if they choose to do so.

As you build trust together, you can also start talking about how you'll start removing these restrictions as kids get closer to 18, because ultimately, they'll need to learn how to navigate tech on their own. “I like to let go of control as they're turning to 16 or 17,” Werle-Kimmel says.

You can use Family Link to check your child's device use, screen time and content recommendations.

Can Family Link see secret mode? ›

Incognito mode is turned off when your child is signed in to Chrome with an account managed by Family Link.

In Google's Family Link, a youngster is deemed old enough to get their own Google account after they reach 13 and parental limits are loosened. However, owing to privacy and safety issues, it might not be possible to delete the child's account from Family Link.

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Family Link app . In the top left, tap Menu > Family group. Tap the name of the family member you want to remove. Tap Remove member.

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.

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.

Any family member age 13 or older* can remove themselves from a family group. If you have Screen Time turned on for your account, the family organizer must remove you.

Children under 13 years old must be part of a family group managed by a parent or guardian. To remove a child from one group, you or another guardian needs to invite them to join their group. Or, the current family organizer can delete the child's account.