Microsoft Family Safety (https://aka.ms/family-safety-app) app allows you to protect your family's online life, has been available for Android and iOS. The app offers the ability to set parental controls to filter inappropriate apps and games and set child-friendly navigation on Microsoft Edge.
Main features:
Activity log and weekly reports via email.
Ability to set time limits for using apps and games.
Filters web content, apps and games to make life online safer.
GPS localization to keep track of the movements of family members.
How to Set up Microsoft Family Safety app?
Go to the Google Play Store or App Store to download the app on the phone.
Launch the Microsoft Family Safety app and tap the Get Started button.
Now log in using your Microsoft account and give all the necessary permissions.
Now tap on the Add Someone button to enter the desired email address.
Then select the family member option and invite to Family group.
Once the invite has accepted, you will be able to manage the activities on the app.
How to create Microsoft Account?
Go to "https://aka.ms/family-safety-app".
Click on "Sign in" button.
Now from the Sign in pop-up, click on the link "Create one".
Enter the personal email address you want to use or create a new email address, then select “Next”.
Create a strong password for your account.
You’ll receive a verification code via email. Enter this code to verify your email address.
How Microsoft Family Safety provides digital safety?
Microsoft Family Safety is available for Android for free with no in-app purchases and asks for permissions to access your location, contacts, phone, device ID and call data, and Wi-Fi connection information.
Microsoft 's tool allows you to set limits for specific apps and games on Android, Xbox or Windows and use device management to set screen time limits on Xbox and Windows devices.
Activity monitors and weekly reports make it easier to understand your family's digital activity, while the family tracker keeps you informed of your loved ones' whereabouts via GPS, with the ability to track locations and save frequently visited locations.