Connect devices in Family Safety
Connect family group devices in the Microsoft Family Safety app today to enjoy key Family Safety features, such as Drive safety, screen time limits and locating a family member.
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Using the device you would like to connect, go to Windows Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Under Your family, select your family member.
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Click Allow. Once they sign in, this device will appear as their connected device.
Note: Make sure your family member’s role is set as a Standard user on Windows. Family features may not work properly if your family member’s role is set as Administrator on a Windows computer.
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Press the Xbox button to open guide.
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Select Sign in > Add new.
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Sign into family member’s Microsoft account. The console should appear in Connected devices.
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Open the Microsoft Family Safety app on device you would like to connect.
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Follow instructions to enable all app permissions.
Note: Android tablets are not yet supported.
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Open the Microsoft Family Safety app on device you would like to connect.
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Follow instructions to enable all app permissions.
Note: Only location features are supported on iPhones or iPads. Screen time features are not yet available.
