(Manisha Mahar, Intern Journalist); Microsoft made Family Safety available as a preview on Limited Devices in May this year. At the same time, the company has officially launched this app. The app has been introduced for both Android and iOS platforms and is available for free downloading. With the help of the Family Safety app, users will be able to manage the family’s screen time. The special thing is that it has been designed keeping in mind the family’s digital and physical safety. In this, users will also get some filters. You can also block a site if you want.
In the Microsoft Family Safety app, parents can not only manage screen time for children but can also see what their children are seeing on screen. Not only this, but the screen time limit can also be extended according to your app. It has a set time of 15 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours. It has a GPS location tracker with the help of which you can also track the family. The company says that this app also provides the facility to manage data.
According to the information provided on Microsoft’s website, the Family Safety app helps improve users’ digital habits. It also has the option of content filters. Using this you can filter some sites for children. Talking about other features given in this app, users will get the facility of location sharing, parental control, and phone monitoring. The company has also announced that many new features will be added to the Microsoft Family Safety app soon.