Microsoft Family Safety

Spec sheet

Purpose

Microsoft Family Safety provides digital family safety features, including content filtering and screen time limits.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Intended users

Microsoft describes Family Safety as a way for families to encourage healthy online habits and manage schedules across Windows, Xbox, and mobile devices.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

Paid from

12.99Read 22 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

Security

Microsoft says it uses encryption to help protect data at rest and in transit, including encryption capabilities up to AES-256 and protocols such as TLS and IPsec.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Privacy

Microsoft says people may access, modify, or delete their data, and that it will not use data without agreement.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Support

For technical support, Microsoft directs users to Contact Microsoft Support, enter the problem, select Get Help, and then Contact Support if needed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com

Activity reports

Family members can view activity summaries and weekly activity reporting after devices are connected to the family group.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com

Age approvals

When a child tries to download an app or game above the set age limit, they need a parent's approval; this setting applies to Windows and Xbox.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

App availability

Microsoft directs users to download the mobile app through Google Play or the Apple App Store, and says mobile app availability varies by country or region.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

App blocking

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

Browser requirement

Web and search filters work with Microsoft Edge, and other commonly used browsers are blocked while those filters are enabled.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Content filtering

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

Content filters

Filters can block inappropriate apps and games and limit browsing to kid-friendly sites using Microsoft Edge on Windows, Xbox, and Android.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Family roles

Family organizers can add or remove members, manage limits and permissions, and view activity reporting details.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.microsoft.com

Location feature limit

Microsoft says location and driving safety features in Family Safety are going away.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Location tracking

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

Mobile management

The Family Safety app on Android and iOS can be used to manage screen time limits.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Screen time

Screen time limits can apply to apps and games on Windows, Xbox, and Android, and to devices on Windows and Xbox.Read 8 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com

Screen-time schedules

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · microsoft.com

Plans and prices

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