Android — Family Link

Do this, in order

1. 1

   On YOUR phone, install Family Link

   Search "Family Link" in the Play Store or App Store. It works on iPhone too.
2. 2

   Open it and tap "Get Started"

   Sign in with your Google account. This becomes the parent account.
3. 3

   Tap the + icon to add a child

   If the kid is under 13, you'll create them a Google account. Older? Link the one they already have.
4. 4

   On the KID's phone, install Family Link Child

   Or sign into the new Google account you just made — it'll prompt to install it.
5. 5

   Pair the two phones

   Follow the on-screen code. Takes about 2 minutes.
6. 6

   Back on your phone, open Controls

   Tap your kid's name → Controls.
7. 7

   Tap Content restrictions → Google Search

   Turn on SafeSearch and lock it.
8. 8

   Tap Google Play → set rating limits

   Block apps above their age group.
9. 9

   Set Screen time → Daily limit

   Pick a number. 2 hours on weekdays is a normal starting point.
10. 10

    Set Bedtime

    Phone locks itself at, say, 9pm. No more secret 1am TikTok.