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Microsoft Family Safety

Create a safe space for your family to explore, learn, and play. Set healthy digital boundaries, manage screen time, and filter content across Xbox, Windows, and mobile devices.

Key Figures

Downloads

4M+

User Rating

4.1/5

Total Ratings

18K+

Publisher

Microsoft Corporation

Empower Your Family’s Digital Journey

Protect your loved ones with smart tools designed to build healthy digital habits and provide peace of mind across all their favorite devices.

Master Screen Time Balance

Set healthy boundaries across Xbox, Windows, and Android to ensure gaming and browsing stay within your family's daily limits.

Filtered Exploration

Automatically block inappropriate content and mature apps, creating a safe space for your kids to learn and play on the web.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Family Safety

What is the purpose of the Microsoft Family Safety app?

The Microsoft Family Safety app helps families create healthy digital habits and protect loved ones. It enables setting boundaries, monitoring activity, and managing screen time and content across various devices.

Can I block inappropriate content with Microsoft Family Safety?

Yes, Microsoft Family Safety allows users to block inappropriate content and limit browsing to kid-friendly websites. This feature works with Microsoft Edge on Windows, Xbox, and Android devices.

How does Microsoft Family Safety help manage screen time?

Microsoft Family Safety enables setting screen time limits for apps, games, and devices on Xbox, Windows, and Android. It also provides an activity summary of screen time and online usage.

Can I set daily screen time limits for specific devices using Microsoft Family Safety?

Yes, Microsoft Family Safety allows you to set daily screen time limits for devices such as Windows and Xbox. You can choose specific days and set a duration, for example, 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Does Microsoft Family Safety provide a summary of my child's online activity?

Yes, Microsoft Family Safety provides an activity summary. Parents can view their kids’ weekly activity and screen time usage to understand online behavior and device interactions.

Can I manage app and game purchases with Microsoft Family Safety?

Yes, Microsoft Family Safety allows you to track spending and set limits. You can require approval for every purchase made using credit cards for associated accounts.

How can I add family members to Microsoft Family Safety?

You can easily add family members within the Microsoft Family Safety app by navigating to the "Your family" section. The app prompts you to have their number or email ready to add them.

Does Microsoft Family Safety share my family's data with third parties?

No, Microsoft Family Safety does not sell or share user data. It protects your data and information, providing meaningful choices about how and why data is collected and used.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Microsoft Family Safety - Weekly screen time usage report for a child on the Microsoft Family Safety app. — Weekly screen time usage report for a child on the Microsoft Family Safety app.

Microsoft Family Safety - Setting a daily screen time limit for Windows devices in the Microsoft Family Safety app. — Setting a daily screen time limit for Windows devices in the Microsoft Family Safety app.

Microsoft Family Safety - Parental dashboard in Microsoft Family Safety showing child spending activity and purchase approval settings — Parental dashboard in Microsoft Family Safety showing child spending activity and purchase approval settings

Microsoft Family Safety - Microsoft Family Safety app screen for adding family members to a group — Microsoft Family Safety app screen for adding family members to a group

Description

The Microsoft Family Safety app helps empower you and your family to create healthy habits and protect the ones you love. Get peace of mind that your family is staying a little safer while giving your kids independence. Create a safe space for your kids to explore online. Set healthy boundaries to block inappropriate content and limit browsing to kid-friendly websites using Microsoft Edge on Windows, Xbox, and Android. Get notified when your kids want to download a more mature app or game from the Microsoft Store with age limits, keeping you in the know and helping to avoid surprises. Develop healthy digital habits and provide transparency into your family's activities. View your kids’ weekly activity to help start a conversation about online behavior. Set device time limits across Xbox and Windows. Or if your kids will be on devices longer for things like online learning, set time limits on specific apps or games on Xbox, Windows, or Android. Microsoft Family Safety features: Screen time – Develop healthy digital habits • Set screen time app and game limits on Xbox, Windows, Android • Set device time limits on Xbox and Windows • View activity summary of screen time and online usage • Get notifications if a child requests more time Content filters – Allow children to explore the internet safely • Restrict websites and search terms using Microsoft Edge • Block inappropriate apps and games Your privacy is important to us. We work around the clock to protect your data and information to help keep your family safe. We do not sell or share your data. We provide you with meaningful choices about how and why data is collected and used and give you the information you need to make the choices that are right for you and your family. Microsoft Family Safety is subject to the privacy terms (see aka.ms/privacy).