Yes, Family Link works in different countries. You can use it to control your child’s device usage and set screen time limits no matter where you are in the world.
Google Play is available in most countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, Brazil, and India.
To change your Google family country, open the Google app and tap the three lines in the top left corner. Select “Settings,” then “Location.” Under “Country,” tap “Change.” You’ll be prompted to enter your password. Select the country you’d like to use and tap “Save.
Google Family Link does track location, but it’s up to the parents to decide whether or not to share that information with their children. Location tracking can be helpful for parents who want to make sure their kids are safe and know where they are, but it’s also important to note that location data can be accessed by anyone who has access to the child’s account.
To change the country of your Google Account, sign in to your account and open the Settings menu. Under “Country & Language,” select the new country you’d like to use. If you don’t see your desired country listed, you may need to create a new account.
If your child is 13 or older, they will no longer be able to use Family Link. Google will automatically delete their account.
If you change your country in Google Play, your Google Play account will be changed to the new country. Your apps, music, books, and other purchases will be associated with the new country’s Google Play account. Your settings (including your payment method) will also be updated.
Yes, Family Link can see text messages. It can also see other app activity, like which websites are being visited and how much time is being spent on each one.
To find out which Google region your account is associated with, open a web browser and go to google.com. In the top right corner of the page, click on the three lines to open the menu and select “Settings”. Scroll down to the “Google Account” section and look for “Country/region”. The country/region associated with your account will be listed next to “Current country/region”.
There are a few reasons why your Google might be defaulting to another country. One possibility is that you’re browsing the internet with a VPN or proxy, which can make it look like you’re browsing from a different location. If this is the case, you can try changing your browser settings to disable the VPN or proxy.Another possibility is that you’ve recently traveled to a different country and your Google settings have been automatically changed to match the new location.
Yes, your child can have two devices on Family Link. You can add additional devices to your family group by signing in to Family Link on each device and following the on-screen instructions.
