Using Parental Controls on my Samsung Phone

Last Update date : Oct 02. 2026

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.

Parental controls with Google's Family Link app allow you to set rules for how Galaxy phones and tablets are used, allowing you to guide your child while they learn and play online. Follow the below steps to learn how to setup Parental Controls and use the Family link app on your Galaxy devices.

Setting Up Parental Controls

Step 1

On your Child's Device, launch the Settings app.

Step 2

Scroll down and select Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls from the menu.

Step 3

Scroll down and tap on Parental Controls.

Step 4

Select Let's do this to begin setup.

Step 5

Ask your Child or Teen to sign into their Google Account.

Step 6

Once they've signed in, tap on Supervise Account.

Step 7

Hit Next.

Step 8

Enter the Google Account that you'll use to supervise the child's account. This should be the account of a parent or trusted adult.

Step 9

Read the onscreen information, then re-enter your child/teen's Google Account Password. Once done, tap Next.

Step 10

Click on Allow to enable supervision.

Step 11

Review and adjust Google settings, then tap Next.

Step 12

Tap Done to finish setup!

To manage the phone, ensure the supervisor downloads the Google Family Link app. Read on to learn about how to use Family Link.

Step 1

On the Parent device, install the Google Family Link app from the Play Store.

Step 2

Ensure the supervising account is logged into the Parent device, then tap on Continue as [Name].

Step 3

Scroll through the list of controls, and adjust how you wish.

Manage Screen Time and Location

Screen Time

Step 1

On the Parent device, launch the Google Family Link app.

Step 2

Select Screen Time from the bottom menu.

Step 3

Here you will be able to view your child's screen time, lock the device, set time limits and set schedules.

Location

Step 1

On the Parent device, launch the Google Family Link app.

Step 2

Select Location from the bottom menu.

Step 3

Select Set Up Location to begin setup.

Step 4

Tap Turn On to enable location sharing to use the Location functionality.

Step 5

Once the setting is enabled, you will be able to see your Child or Teen's location.

Manage Family

Step 1

On the Parent device, launch the Google Family Link app.

Step 2

Select your Child/Teen's Profile.

Step 3

Select Manage Family to access the Family Settings.

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