How to Setup Microsoft Family Safety

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Күн бұрын

Microsoft Family Safety has a suite of features to protect and safeguard your kids while using PCs. In this video I'll show you how to setup screen time limits for Windows & Xbox, restrict websites, block apps & games, track and limit spending, and get weekly and daily activity reports.
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00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Setup Parent Account
02:17 - Add Parent or Guardian
04:12 - Add Member Account
05:51 - Review Safety Options
07:27 - Setup Screen Time Limits
10:17 - Setup Content Filters
12:53 - Review Spending
14:30 - Add Family to Windows
16:36 - Setup Web Broser for Child
19:10 - Approve App from App Store
20:54 - Approve Xbox App
22:04 - Review Usage Statistics
23:31 - Demo No Scree Time
24:16 - Outro
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@RolanBello 8 ай бұрын

The demo was on point. Would've like to see the lock now function too. But, I think this is the only video that actually has a demo.

@santasl 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very helpful video. I had it almost figured out, but you gave me the missing information

@oliviabrawn3859 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much! Also, to limit websites by time, you can use any parental controls (Net Nanny, Time Boss ...)

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 6 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful ☺️

@Mainashet 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@ADfamily81 6 ай бұрын

great video, great info. nice job

@jadynsanzone5244 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I'm trying to set up family safety for my sister, i've gotten everything "connected", but when i log her in on her pc, it doesn't seem like it has connected even though it shows on the microsoft family safety website that it is. for example, i have instagram blocked on the microsoft family safety website but when i try to go to the website on her computer, it is not blocked.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

Check a couple things. 1. That you are logged into Windows with the Microsoft account you have setup for her. 2. That you are logged into the Edge browser with he same account. 3. Validate the right domain is added to the blocked sites section in Family Safety.

@dansheehan8408 Жыл бұрын

Was able to add a family user but cannot connect the device. The help says go to user account and click 'allow' but that allow button doesn't show up. It also only says 'how to connect to a Windows 10 device' in help but the device is Windows 11. Can't even remove the user from family account to start over

@somebodyoncetoldme186 11 ай бұрын

You have to make their account local first

@jgsn1234 Ай бұрын

is it work's to block buy apps on google playstore too?

@GoodVibes0nly. Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was searching high and low for a video to explain how to get all this set up. This is perfect for online. I'm only sad that this doesn't support android tablets yet.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful

@henriktiren2674 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech Yes, very helpful video! Thanks! But, if your child has local account in Windows - internal parental control does not work. Why? Should I use others parental controls, eg Time Boss, Net Nanny or others?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

@@henriktiren2674 local accounts are not designed to work with Family Safety. It needs to be connected to a Microsoft account and part of a family unit. You would need to find an alternate solution if you go with local accounts.

@rueleman1347 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Would it work if the children's accounts are no microsoft? gmail for example ?For me the account is the email address with which we connect to windows. Right ? No specific need to use edge either ? Thanks !

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

It has to be a Microsoft account. However you can create Microsoft accounts with other domains. For instance I have a Microsoft account with a Gmail.com address. If it's the account you login to the computer with and you can make it part of your family group, it can be managed.

@rueleman1347 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech Thanks for your answer ! I realised another hurdle. In my computer, under windows settings / accounts, I don't have '' family and other people' ! How can I get it back ? I assume it is essential in setting up the microsoft family safety. Is it ?

@richardroach9213 17 күн бұрын

@@rueleman1347 hi there, you have to log in with a Microsoft account. If you are not seeing the family option it may be because you are logged in with a local account.

@tralese Жыл бұрын

Quick question, my kids are basically bypassing the time limits by simply changing the clock setting on their laptops. Is there a way to prevent them from doing that?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

I did some research but haven't been able to find a way without editing registry settings. I'll keep looking and let you know if I discover anything.

@beaniekidcam Жыл бұрын

Hehe

@zottell2560 6 ай бұрын

Didn't know, that it is possible to change the clock without admin rights. At my kids laptop it is not possible for them

@bradenleong2117 2 жыл бұрын

If you do not have windows setting what can i do I am on my son account at the moment

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brandon. Which Windows setting are you speaking of?

@bradenleong2117 2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech Thank you but I do not need help already

@Joellebk6 2 жыл бұрын

When I click on members nothing happens. I'm on mobile do I have to be on a computer of something?

@andy-wz1fi Жыл бұрын

Same and I'm on web

@patriciabaeta4863 2 жыл бұрын

How can I add my kid device to family safety? We use different notebooks.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure that the child's account is part of your family group. Make sure they login to the device with that account. Watch the video again and it shows how.

@tibet05 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Thanks for your video !! How I can change my PIN as parent ? This is because my son knows it, and now I cannot limit his times. Thanks in advance ! All the best

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for wathcing. If you are looking to change your Windows PIN use the link below for instructions. support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-your-pin-when-you-re-already-signed-in-to-your-device-0bd2ab85-b0df-c775-7aef-1324f2114b19

@tibet05 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Stephen. I refer to the PIN that I use in example when the "one of my parents is present" to unlock my Child time limit. Really appreciate your help !!

@w4tv286 Жыл бұрын

We homeschool. So I need my kids to have access to certain things on their computer during the day and then have access some nights for gaming. Is there any way to allow ONLY certain things during certain hours?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

I believe you can. I just looked on the mobile app and there is an option called Available Times where you can set up which times an app can be used. You should find it under the apps and games section.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

I just created a post with the info.

@xdelliott3680 10 ай бұрын

send your kids to public school thank me later

@user-db4vo5jx2i 6 ай бұрын

thanks a lot ! hop to see how to control Xbox time too

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 6 ай бұрын

Great idea. Will try to do one in the future.

@user-zi1fu6fp5e 10 ай бұрын

I am not tech savvy at all. UGH. When see my child and click on ask so and so to connect their device, I then see a screen where you choose a device. One of the choices is Windows 10 although their PC that I want to connect is Windows 11. Anyway, do I go to THEIR computer to finish this part? I'm so confused. Sorry.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 10 ай бұрын

On their computer you still need to first login with a parent account firstly. Once you are logged in, then you can follow the steps stating at 14:22.

@user-zi1fu6fp5e 10 ай бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech Thank you I will give that a try!

@jahkoozi9860 10 ай бұрын

Hey you skipped over how to connect a device to the family and im currently having trouble with that. Im currently trying to connect to my family. If you could help me and point me in the right direction id greatly appreciate that!

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 10 ай бұрын

Hey, all you need to do is log into the computer with a Parent/Guardian account. Once you do that you can add the other users. I start that process here 14:25

@bobosstroll9798 7 ай бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech Does it just take a while to show? I've don't but the family safety page still says that they need to add the device and they already logged in and used it.

@spacy417 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am getting this message (Name) is set as an Administrator on (Username) so certain Family Safety features won’t work. Fix it. When I click on fix it. It has a pop up. Sign into Windows with your own Administrator account. Go to Settings Select Accounts > Family & other users. Choose Sophia’s account > Change account type In the dialog, choose Standard user and click OK to save the change. I tried to navigating these instructions to know avail. Can anyone help. Excellent video.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

Hey Spacy does this link help? www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-change-account-type-on-windows-11

@user-uv5fw8tv2v Жыл бұрын

how do you connect a device to family safety?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

When you login to the device with a Microsoft account that is associated with the family group.

@heartless_gamer Жыл бұрын

I've tried on two different Windows 10 laptops with my son's Microsoft account and neither laptop shows up as a device in Family Safety. Cannot find anything online about how to resolve this. Have tried everything including using a brand new 2nd laptop that has the same problem. Hoping maybe someone has figured out some tricks for getting a device to show up in family. Without it I can't set any of the settings; sigh.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

Hey, sorry to hear it's not working for you. Have you confirmed that you have him as part of your family unit on the accounts.microsoft.com website? If so, are you logged into the PC as the Administrator with that Parental account?

@heartless_gamer Жыл бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech Yes; have my Microsoft account as the admin on both laptops and have him in the family. He shows up in the Family and other users as a child on the laptop and is allowed to sign on with his microsoft account. Have tried pretty much every trick I've found online; changing the account to a local and back to microsoft, using the verify steps to verify the account on the laptop, removing from family and re-inviting. Nothing brings the devices in to Family Safety. Honestly gave up and just went with a paid application instead.

@homeschoolhq2137 8 ай бұрын

Having the same problem!

@FaithAloneUK 5 ай бұрын

You missed talking about an individual adult user. We don’t need or want this but MS are sending messages threatening if we don’t set it up by 20 February we will be given default settings! No where does it tell us what the default settings are! If we do nothing, what happens?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 5 ай бұрын

No clue, sorry. The purpose of this video was specific to helping parents create parental controls for their children.

@sierahbarnhart2894 2 жыл бұрын

I have my family account all set up and the children are logged in on their respective devices. But it still says "ask xyz to connect their device." I don't know what else to do. It says this when they're logged on as a local user and via their Microsoft credentials. Do you have a video that can help me troubleshoot this?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like they are using the local user account which isn't connected to their Microsoft account. Feel free to email me some screenshots. Email is stephenhelwigtalkstech at Gmail dot com. Sorry to type it out like that but trying to avoid the internet bots.

@MRocksYT Жыл бұрын

Have you resolved this?

@minihooptrickshots Жыл бұрын

You skipped over how to log into the machine with the child's accoutn.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

Hey Marie, you're right I didn't record that part. To login to a PC as a different user Click on the Start Menu, then Click on your name/picture, then click Switch User. From their login with the child's email and password. Let me know if that helps.

@jodyhurst4283 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't work for Windows 11 devices. The instructions say, "Under family, select your child and press 'allow'." That "Allow" button isn't there for Windows 11 devices and so you cannot connect it. And to be clear, I'm using an online account, not local.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

Jody, can you shoot a screenshot over to me? All of this was done using Windows 11. My email is my channel name at Gmail.com.

@polar_eis5622 Жыл бұрын

Is there a solution for the windows 11 problem? Got the same problem with my new device. There’s no „Allow“ Button to press

@VastGsm Жыл бұрын

Agreed, no verify option for windows 11

@michaeljoe4220 Жыл бұрын

I'm an adult and cannot access a website because it's flagged as weapons

@Itzpotato... 2 жыл бұрын

do a vedio where you show how to disable family safety cus want minecraft and i cant get it when i have family safety on plz

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

Just ask your parents to approve it.

@silasfaath4656 2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech same here but I'm 17 and we ,I and my father, don't know to get the approval, does he only have to go to the purchase Menu and disable the approval button for the credit card? 13:00

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

@@silasfaath4656 have you watched the section called "Approve App from App Store"? Minute 19:10 I believe.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

@@silasfaath4656 also have him check his email junk box to see if he is getting an email asking for approval.

@silasfaath4656 2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech we did it! I think at least. The solution was we had to disable the approval for the credit card button, cause in the Minecraft store you can only pay with a credit card

@katelynnsoard6870 Жыл бұрын

How to connect the Xbox device

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

I do not understand the question

@jollun4561 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenHelwigTalksTech I have the same question. Xbox series x/s are also microsoft products with the same accounts. How do I make the settings work for the xbox for my childs user? I have set content restriction to age 7, yet my 16+ year games show up when he's in the game library and he can launch them.

@Agl_mario Жыл бұрын

Now how do I turn it off?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

You can either remove the restrictions or remove the person from your family group.

@bobbyboo1478 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to prevent kids from joining Minecraft servers altogether?

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. The easiest way is to probably block the installation of the game on the PC. To block the servers you need to block the traffic using either the in built Windows firewall or an external device on your network. However, since I think anyone can create a Minecraft server and attach it to any domain they own, this would be difficult.

@xthundershock68x Жыл бұрын

i’m having a problem creating the microsoft account with a kids email, it makes me repeat the “make sure you aren’t a robot” tasks over and over again

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Жыл бұрын

Hey Josh, try and clear your browser cache, restart the browser and try again.

@albertlagerman 2 жыл бұрын

Clicking on an account doesn't do anything for me.

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Albert, were you able to resolve the issue?

@arthurkuzmik2748 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for ruining my life I appreciate it💯💯🤟

@StephenHelwigTalksTech 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure 👋🏽

@LindaRasmussen-uk3tc 2 ай бұрын

soooo irritated - what the heck, how to connect the computer my kid is on to my account? Doesn't explain how to connect - keep doing the things said - but I am clearly doing it wrong. Doesn't work

@StephenHelwigTalksTech Ай бұрын

The only thing I can tell you is that you need to make sure you log into the computer with your Microsoft account and that needs to be setup as a Parent/Guardian in Microsoft Family. If your kids computer was setup previously with a local account, you'll need to add it in the Users section of the computer.