Android is redesigning its parental controls to give caregivers easier access to their child’s data, as well as bring what were initially smartwatch-only “School time” features to phones and tablets for the first time.
Credit: GoogleMore powerful controls and better support for multi-child homes
Similarly, the Controls tab now has direct and upfront buttons for approving app downloads, blocking specific websites, and adjusting data settings, so you no longer need to venture into your settings or scroll down multiple times to access these frequently configured options.
Multi-child homes also get a bit of a bonus in this update, as a floating slider in the top-left corner allows parents to switch between their kids’ profiles without navigating away from the page they’re on.
Credit: Google‘School time’ mode limits apps during school hours
While Google already promised it was bringing “School time” to Android, it seems that moment has finally arrived. Originally introduced, oddly enough, on the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch, School Time will start rolling out to Android phones and tablets next week. Essentially, the feature allows parents to set up recurring time blocks, say, for school hours, that limit a phone’s functionality and silence notifications.
Previously, Google had also said that School time for Android phones would limit calling and texting to a specific list of contacts, although there’s no mention of that in today’s press release. As with the “Disable for today” button, I’ve reached out to the company for clarification and will update when I hear back.
School time also technically doesn’t need to be active only during school hours, and works in addition to the separate “Downtime” mode that locks a child out of non-emergency phone use when they’re supposed to be sleeping.
Credit: GoogleGet ready to start rubber stamping your kids’ contacts
Finally, “in the coming months,” parents will be able to limit their kids’ general calling and texting to only specific contacts. This will let you set up contacts for your child through Family Link, at which point you’ll be able to limit all calling and texting to only those contacts (as well as emergency numbers). If your kid does make a new friend, though, they will be able to send over new contacts and request approval for them.
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