{"id":56093,"date":"2026-02-09T13:52:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/?p=56093"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:56:04","slug":"google-parental-controls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls","title":{"rendered":"Google Parental Controls: What Parents Can (and Can\u2019t) Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re one of the 4 billion people who use Google products and services each month, then chances are that your children are too. Whether your child has a Google Pixel Tablet, Android phone, or simply uses Google as a search engine, many parents\u2019 first concern is online safety when they use these products.<\/p>\n<p>The good news? Parents can set up Google parental controls for their kids to activate across their devices, keeping them safe while browsing the web, using apps, and more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#What_Are_Google_Parental_Controls_and_What_Do_They_Cover\" >What Are Google Parental Controls and What Do They Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#Google_Family_Link_Main_Parental_Control_Tool\" >Google Family Link: Main Parental Control Tool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#What_Is_Google_Family_Link\" >What Is Google Family Link?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#Who_is_Google_Family_Link_for\" >Who is Google Family Link for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#Parent_Device_vs_Child_Device_Setup_Step-by-Step\" >Parent Device vs. Child Device Setup (Step-by-Step)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#How_to_Set_Up_Google_Play_Parental_Controls\" >How to Set Up Google Play Parental Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#Web_Content_Controls_Chrome_Search_YouTube\" >Web &amp; Content Controls: Chrome, Search, YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#What_Happens_When_Your_Child_Turns_13\" >What Happens When Your Child Turns 13?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#What_Google_Parental_Controls_Cant_Do\" >What Google Parental Controls Can\u2019t Do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#What_to_Do_When_Family_Link_Isnt_Enough\" >What to Do When Family Link Isn\u2019t Enough<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#When_to_Use_Findmykids_and_Family_Link\" >When to Use Findmykids and Family Link<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#Find_the_Right_Parental_Controls_for_Your_Family\" >Find the Right Parental Controls for Your Family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/google-parental-controls\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Google_Parental_Controls_and_What_Do_They_Cover\"><\/span>What Are Google Parental Controls and What Do They Cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google parental controls is not just one product. Instead, it is a suite of different services that you can set up to protect your child online.<\/p>\n<p>These parental control features include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li><strong><strong>Family Link<\/strong><\/strong>: Dashboard where parents can set rules, limits, and permissions for their child\u2019s Google account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child\u2019s Google Account: <\/strong>Children must have a child&#8217;s account on Google in order for parents to set controls through the Family Link app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Android Device Built-in Controls: <\/strong>Parents can set system-level controls on Android devices, such as screen time limits or locking the device at bedtime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google Play Store: <\/strong>Set age limits on apps, games, and entertainment, require parental approval before downloading apps, and block in-app purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With so many parental control features for Google and Android devices, it might be difficult to know which one to use to protect your child. We\u2019ll break down how you can use these parental controls effectively and keep your child safe online.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Family_Link_Main_Parental_Control_Tool\"><\/span>Google Family Link: Main Parental Control Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_53019\" style=\"width: 603px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53019\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-53019\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-1024x864.png\" alt=\"Google Family Link\" width=\"593\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-1024x864.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-150x127.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-768x648.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-1536x1296.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-808x682.png 808w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-392x331.png 392w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link-1232x1040.png 1232w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2025\/05\/Google-Family-Link.png 1588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-53019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: App Store<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The main app parents use to set parental controls for their child\u2019s Google account and products is Family Link. If you\u2019re new to this app, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ll go over exactly what it is, how to use it, and provide a step-by-step guide on how to set it up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Google_Family_Link\"><\/span>What Is Google Family Link?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Family Link is Google\u2019s official parental control app, where parents can manage how their child uses Google services and Android devices from one dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>With Family Link, parents can set the following rules:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li>Set daily screen time limits<\/li>\n<li>Schedule Downtime mode<\/li>\n<li>Remotely lock a child\u2019s device<\/li>\n<li>Require app download and purchase approval<\/li>\n<li>Set age limits for apps, games, and content<\/li>\n<li>Restrict content on YouTube<\/li>\n<li>Filter Google Search results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to mention that Family Link doesn\u2019t allow parents to view what their child is doing on their phone. It\u2019s simply a tool to set rules and permissions to guide safe online experiences for your child.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Google_Family_Link_for\"><\/span>Who is Google Family Link for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google Family Link is best suited for kids ages 6 to 13. It\u2019s possible to use it with teenagers, but parents have fewer controls they can set.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially useful for families who use Google products, such as Android devices, phones, tablets, and Chromebooks. However, it is still helpful for iOS devices if your family uses Gmail, Google Search, and YouTube.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelYellow\">Related: <a id=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/family-link-on-iphone-guide\">Family Link iPhone Compatibility: Setup and Usage Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parent_Device_vs_Child_Device_Setup_Step-by-Step\"><\/span>Parent Device vs. Child Device Setup (Step-by-Step)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"post_header_video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AQRDLBrWr0E\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=\"750\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>To ensure your child is fully protected when using Google devices and services, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you set up Family Link correctly. Before you get started, you\u2019ll want to verify that both you and your child have Google accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Below are step-by-step guides on how to set up Family Link on both the parent&#8217;s and child\u2019s devices.<\/p>\n<h4>Parent Device Setup<\/h4>\n<p>To set up Family Link on a parent device, follow these clear steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone\/iPad).<\/li>\n<li>Download Google Family Link.<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and sign in with your own account.<\/li>\n<li>Add your child\u2019s Google account to your Family Group.<\/li>\n<li>Create a child Google account or add supervision to an existing account.<\/li>\n<li>Set the parental controls for screen time limits, app downloads, content filters, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Enable notifications on your device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can also add a second parent to the Family Link account if you both want to set parental controls for your child and receive notifications about app downloads or purchase requests.<\/p>\n<h4>Child Device Setup<\/h4>\n<p>Now that Family Link is installed and activated on the parent\u2019s device, the next step is to set it up on your child\u2019s device. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn on the child\u2019s Android device.<\/li>\n<li>Sign in to the child\u2019s Google account (this must be the same account you created or linked in the Family Link app).<\/li>\n<li>Sign in to your own account to confirm parental supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, your parental controls are enabled on your child\u2019s account. To verify that it worked, open Family Link and confirm that the device shows up as supervised. You can even test it by trying to download an app on your child\u2019s device and see if you receive a download request.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Google_Play_Parental_Controls\"><\/span>How to Set Up Google Play Parental Controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even with Family Link set up, it\u2019s important to also set Google Play parental controls to work alongside it. This will limit which apps, games, and content your child can access based on age.<\/p>\n<p>To set up Google Play parental controls, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Family Link on your device.<\/li>\n<li>Select your child\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Google Play<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Apps &amp; Games<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the age rating system for your country.<\/li>\n<li>Select the maximum age level you allow.<\/li>\n<li>Go back to Google Play controls.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Purchase &amp; Download Approvals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Find <strong>Require approval for all purchases<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Review already installed apps by going into your child\u2019s App list in Family Link.<\/li>\n<li>Block apps that don\u2019t fit your rules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The great thing about Family Link is that you can set up these parental controls for different Google services all in one place.<\/p>\n<h3>Built-In Google Play Parental Controls (Without Family Link)<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"post_header_video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xf9TMl8-BR8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=\"750\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Google Play has its own basic parental controls that work directly on the device, even without Family Link. They help filter content by age, but don\u2019t provide full supervision.<\/p>\n<p>How to turn them on:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Google Play Store app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap your <strong>profile icon<\/strong>, choose <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Family<\/strong>, then to <strong>Parental controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Turn parental controls <strong>on<\/strong> and create a <strong>PIN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set age limits for <strong>apps &amp; games, movies, TV, and books<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Enable <strong>purchase approval<\/strong> to prevent accidental spending.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>What to know:<\/strong> These controls apply only to the current device, don\u2019t sync across accounts or devices, and can be bypassed\u2014so they work best as a basic content filter, not a full parental control system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web_Content_Controls_Chrome_Search_YouTube\"><\/span>Web &amp; Content Controls: Chrome, Search, YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google provides instant access to diverse content across the internet. Through the Family Link app, parents can set web and content controls for when their child uses Google Chrome, Google Search, and YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>To set up content restrictions, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Family Link on your device.<\/li>\n<li>Select your child\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Content Restrictions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Here, you can block all adult sites or allow access to only approved sites, which you must enter manually.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"highlight_PastelYellow\">Related: <a id=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/how-to-block-websites-on-chrome-mobile\">6 Easy Ways to Block Websites on Chrome Mobile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To set up Google Search Controls with SafeSearch filtering, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"post_header_video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EUGKwVMbEkA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> width=\"472\" height=\"840\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Family Link.<\/li>\n<li>Select your child\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Tap Controls.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Content Restrictions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Google Search<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Turn <strong>SafeSearch<\/strong> on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To set up YouTube content controls, use the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Family Link.<\/li>\n<li>Select your child\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Controls<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Content Restrictions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>YouTube<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select either <strong>YouTube Kids <\/strong>for the strongest filtering or <strong>Restricted<\/strong> YouTube to set your own content levels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_Your_Child_Turns_13\"><\/span>What Happens When Your Child Turns 13?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your child turns 13 (or the age of digital consent in your country), Google Family Link changes how supervision works. Parents won\u2019t have full control. Instead, children gain more authority and can choose to stop parental supervision on their Google account.<\/p>\n<p>To ease your mind, Google users under the age of 18 will still have a \u201cTeen\u201d account where some protections are still enabled. However, Google gives them the choice to allow parental controls.<\/p>\n<p>This is the time to set some digital ground rules for how your child explores online. It\u2019s also helpful to discuss the right amount of screen time and to set boundaries of phone use during school time or at night.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Google_Parental_Controls_Cant_Do\"><\/span>What Google Parental Controls Can\u2019t Do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google parental controls are extremely useful for protecting your child online, but there are some things that they cannot do. These include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li>Read emails, messages, texts, or chats<\/li>\n<li>Detect <a id=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/effects-of-cyberbullying\">cyberbullying<\/a> or <a id=\"readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.org\/blog\/en\/what-is-grooming-child-grooming-online\">grooming<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fully protect social media use<\/li>\n<li>Provide real-time location tracking or location alerts<\/li>\n<li>Alert parents in emergency situations<\/li>\n<li>See what your child does <em>inside<\/em> apps<\/li>\n<li>Stop kids from bypassing parental controls<\/li>\n<li>Enforce controls after the age of 13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Family Link is great for setting the necessary technology protection settings for your child, but sometimes it isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_Family_Link_Isnt_Enough\"><\/span>What to Do When Family Link Isn\u2019t Enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_41798\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=google-parental-controls&amp;amp;af_sub1=banner\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-41798\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-41798\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.findmykids.org\/2022\/12\/Banner-FMK-Geo-2-1.png\" alt=\"google parental controls\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-41798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Findmykids app<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When Family Link isn\u2019t enough security, many parents pair it with another third-party parental controls app like <a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=google-parental-controls&amp;amp;af_sub1=text\">Findmykids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Findmykids helps cover the gaps Family Link doesn\u2019t address\u2014especially when it comes to a child\u2019s safety outside the home and real-time awareness. Key features include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; width: 100%;\">\n<li><strong><strong>Real Time Location<\/strong><\/strong>: See your child\u2019s location in real-time with GPS tracking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location History: <\/strong>View where your child has been and location routes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe Zone Alerts: <\/strong>Use geofencing to set specific areas that are considered \u201csafe\u201d and receive alerts of arrival or departure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen Time and App Usage Statistics: <\/strong>Receive detailed reports about how much time your child spends on apps and where they use them the most.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SOS Button: <\/strong>If ever in danger, your child can contact emergency services and parents with a single click, sharing their location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loud Signal: <\/strong>If the child\u2019s device is on silent, parents can still make it ring if they are trying to contact them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sound Around: <\/strong>Using the child\u2019s device\u2019s microphone, parents can listen in on what\u2019s happening around them with their child\u2019s knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These essential safety features work well alongside Family Link, providing further protection both online and in the real world.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_Findmykids_and_Family_Link\"><\/span>When to Use Findmykids and Family Link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Situation \/ Parent Need<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Google Family Link<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4; font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/findmykids.onelink.me\/xY6s?pid=content_team&amp;amp;c=en&amp;amp;af_channel=blog&amp;amp;af_adset=article&amp;amp;af_ad=google-parental-controls&amp;amp;af_sub1=table\"><strong>Findmykids<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">Setting Screen Time Limits<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2705<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">Approving or blocking apps<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2705<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">Filtering Google Search &amp; YouTube<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2705<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">Real-Time Location<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u274c<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 88px; width: 196.019px; padding: 0px 10px; line-height: 1.4;\">Location History &amp; 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