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About Microsoft Family Safety
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App Name
Microsoft Family Safety
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Package Name
com.microsoft.familysafety
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Developer
Microsoft Corporation -
Category
Parenting -
Rating
3.7
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Version
2.0.3.1064
Introduction to Microsoft Family Safety app
The Microsoft Family Safety app is designed to create a safe and healthy digital environment for you and your family. It provides a range of tools and features to help protect your loved ones, promote healthy habits, and ensure a balanced screen time experience. With this app, you can filter inappropriate content, set screen time limits, track family members' location, and even monitor driving habits. Whether it's creating a safe space for your kids to explore online or getting insights on your family's digital activity, Microsoft Family Safety is here to give you peace of mind while allowing your children to learn and grow independently.
Features of Microsoft Family Safety app
The Microsoft Family Safety app offers a variety of features to ensure your family's digital and physical safety:
- Activity reports: Keep track of screen time and online usage with an activity log and weekly email summary report.
- Screen time management: Set app and game limits on Android, Xbox, and Windows devices to help your kids balance their screen time.
- Content filters: Filter inappropriate apps and games and set browsing to kid-friendly websites on Microsoft Edge.
- Family location tracking: Use GPS to locate your loved ones and save frequently visited places like work and school.
- Driving safety: Monitor driving behavior such as top speed, hard braking, and phone usage with driving reports and history.
Pros
- Helps parents create a safe online environment for their children
- Provides comprehensive control over app and game access and browsing restrictions
- Offers screen time management across multiple devices
- Enables location tracking for family members with location alerts
- Promotes safer driving habits with driving safety features
Cons
- Some features, such as location alerts and drive safety, require a Microsoft 365 Family subscription
- Drive safety feature limited to specific countries
- Users may need to grant certain permissions to collect necessary data
