When you create a Google Account for your child with Family Link, you can set screen time limits on their Android device or Chromebook. You can set your child's Android device or Chromebook to lock after they've used it for a certain amount of time or when you think they need downtime.
Important: System apps can't have app limits placed on them. You can set limits for Android 7 and up devices.
How screen time limits work
Important: You can only change the clock on a child's device when you disable screen time limits.
When you set a limit for your child's screen time on their Android device or Chromebook, they'll get a notification when:
- Screen time is set for the first time (Android devices only).
- Their device is about to be locked.
When the device is locked, your child:
- Can't see notifications.
- Can't unlock the device or use any apps - except for apps designated as Unlimited time apps when you have Unlimited time apps enabled.
- Can answer phone calls, and tap Emergency to make a call if the device has a calling plan (Android phones only).
Tip: Time limits will apply to apps installed on all of your child's Android and Chrome OS devices.
Set screen time limits
To go to the child's account settings that you last visited in the Family Link app, tap the button below:
Change daily limits