How to Set up Xbox Series X or S Parental Controls via the Xbox Family Settings App
If you want to set up Xbox parental controls, the easiest way is to do so via the Xbox Family Settings app. It takes a little setup but it means you can keep a close eye on what your children are doing online, as well as set Xbox time limits. Here’s how to do it.
How to Change Xbox Series X or S Parental Controls via the Xbox Family Settings App
If you want to change some of the settings for your child such as set a cap on how long they’re allowed to play games on their Xbox, it’s simple to do through the app. Here’s how.
How to Use the Xbox Series X or S Family Settings on the Console
If you’d rather change settings on your Xbox Series X or S console, it’s easy to do once you know how. In particular, we recommend setting up your console so that no one can buy items from the store without at least a passkey. Here’s what to do.
Other Things You Can Do With the Xbox Family Settings App
The Xbox Family Settings app is quite powerful. Here’s what else you can do with it.
Add other organizers/adults. Don’t want to be solely responsible for your kids’ time online? You can add extra organizers to the account meaning you can split the responsibility and change their settings as and when needed. Organizers need to be over 18 to do so.Set time frames as well as time limits. Besides limiting how long your children play on their Xbox, you can also set specific time frames so they only get to the game once they’ve done their homework, for instance. Monitor their activity. Want to know how much they’re playing each week? Regular screen time updates let you know every second of game time. Manage your child’s Friends List. If you’re worried about cyberbullying, you can make sure your kids only have genuine friends on their friends list and no one else.Approve/block multiplayer for specific games. If a child wants to play a game in multiplayer mode that’s not approved, a request can be sent to unblock multiplayer for that individual game. You’ll get a message in the app containing more information about the game to help you determine whether or not it’s appropriate.
