If you have an Android phone or tablet, you can download Family Link from the Google Play Store. If you use an iPhone or iPad, you can install the Google Family Link app from the App Store and use it to block porn on your child’s Android. You must meet the following criteria to use Family Link: You must have a Google account. Your child must be under 13 years old and have a Google account. If your child’s doesn’t have their own Google account yet, you’ll be able to create one during setup. Your kid’s phone or tablet must use Android Nougat (Android 7. 0) or higher. You must live in a supported area: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
If your child already has a Google account, tap Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to link it to Family Link. You’ll need to have access to your child’s Android to complete this process. If not, tap No to create one now. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to add your child’s new account to their Android.
It can take up to 15 minutes to link your child’s Android to Family Link. [2] X Research source Once their phone or tablet is linked, you can start blocking porn and other adult content.
In the Family Link app on your own device, select your child. Tap Controls > Content restrictions > Google Chrome. Select Try to block explicit sites. If you’d like to block a specific website, you can add that site to the Blocked list. [3] X Research source Keep in mind that these settings will only apply to Google Chrome. If your child uses a different web browser, Family Link cannot block porn in that browser. You can, however, prevent your child from using a different web browser in the next step.
In the Family Link app, select your child. Tap Controls > Content restrictions > Google Play. Select a type of content to filter, such as Apps & games or Movies, and choose your desired content restriction level. [4] X Research source
In the Family Link app, select your child. Tap Controls > Content restrictions > Google Search. Turn SafeSearch on.
Confirm your PIN.
Repeat to filter the content in each section. With this enabled and your filters set, that account will be unable to download or play apps from the Play Store that are inappropriate.
Repeat to filter the content in each section. With this enabled and your filters set, that account will be unable to download or play apps from the Play Store that are inappropriate.
Repeat to filter the content in each section. With this enabled and your filters set, that account will be unable to download or play apps from the Play Store that are inappropriate.
Enabling SafeSearch will only work for Google Chrome web browsers and in the Google Play Store. To change an Android browser to Chrome, go to Settings > Apps > Choose default apps > Browser app > Chrome.
If the wrong profile picture is displayed, tap the down arrow next to it and select the correct profile. For example, if you’re setting up SafeSearch for your child’s Google account, seeing your personal Google account means that you need to click the downwards-pointing arrow and change the account before continuing.
With SafeSearch on, your child’s Google search results will not include pornography or explicit content. This only works if your child continues to use Google as their web browser on their Android, not in incognito mode. Regularly check this setting to make sure it hasn’t been turned off.
You can download SPIN from the Google Play Store. There’s no need to install SPIN on your own device. Just install it on your child’s device.
On your child’s Android, open the Settings app. Tap Apps or Apps and notifications. Tap Default apps. [7] X Research source Tap Browser app and select SPIN Safe Browser. You’ll still want to make sure you block Google Play downloads so your child cannot download an alternative web browser.
