A new software introduced by Google,
Family Link, is now giving parents more controls over their children’s
electronics. It is currently only a beta and will be tested on all Android
devices running Android N, also known as Android Nougat. This software allows
parents to remotely control their children’s devices all without having to lay a
single finger on the device.
The software enables parents to
control certain features on the device. This is only allowed for devices of children
under the age of 13. Parents have an administrative account which controls all
of the other accounts. They are able to set a timer on how long their kids can
play games on the device. They can also set breaks from the device and a bed
time which locks the phone and makes it inaccessible. The children’s accounts
are also protected, meaning anything they search up in Google Chrome, Google
play, and the YouTube app. Parents are also able to locate the phone is lost
with the software.
This is a great way for parents to control their kids' mobile activities. The remote feature definitely makes it more convenient for both parents and children. Because so many children under the age of 13 are online, parental control makes it a lot safer for these young children to be online.
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