How to Add a Second Device to Your Child's Google Family Link Account

Learn the simple steps to add a second device to your child's Google Family Link for effective parental control and device management.

25 views

To add a second device to your child's Family Link, start by ensuring the new device is compatible with Family Link. Then, log into your child's Google Account on the new device. Open the Family Link app on your (the parent's) device, and follow the prompts to add a new device under your child's profile. Ensure both devices are connected to the internet during this process. This action allows you to manage your child's app usage, screen time, and settings on the new device as well.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add multiple devices to one child's Family Link account? Yes, you can add multiple devices to your child's Family Link account to monitor and manage their usage across all devices.
  2. What devices are compatible with Google Family Link? Google Family Link is compatible with most Android devices running Android 7.0 or higher and certain Chrome OS devices.
  3. Do both devices need internet access when adding a second device? Yes, both devices need to be connected to the internet during the setup process to successfully add the second device.
  4. How do I manage screen time across multiple devices in Family Link? Once all devices are linked, you can set screen time limits and app controls across your child's devices via the Family Link app.