Windows 10: Family settings - Manage access to apps

Discus and support Family settings - Manage access to apps in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; We purchased our daughter her first laptop and are having issues getting the Family settings working correctly. Brief description: Setup my... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by ChristopherMT, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. Family settings - Manage access to apps


    We purchased our daughter her first laptop and are having issues getting the Family settings working correctly.


    Brief description:


    Setup my account, created my daughters and added her to the Family group - Age 8,

    We are happy to grant her permission to Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ web based so ok

    Found out it was impossible to allow her access to the above apps because of her age,

    Changed the store settings to +18 - No change, still unable to grant permission.


    Did some research and found it was down to her account age limit,

    Changed her account age - No change, still unable to grant permission to the above apps,

    Got frustrated!!


    Reset the laptop to remove the accounts this new sign in system is odd.. i'm use to physical accounts on the PC; also tried that route - no family controls tho

    Added my daughters account again; this time picking 18 as her age - Now able to grant her the required permissions,

    Went back into her account age and changed it to 8 years old - Changed the Store settings to 8+, web filters on etc..

    Only now the Store still believes she is 18 and is granting her full permission to install anything!


    So, how on earth am I as her parent able to:


    A: Have full control over the apps she is allowed to use rather than some automated system,

    B: Fix the store issue that thinks she is still 18


    Specs:

    Windows 10 in S Mode - V: 1909 Build V: 18363.1256

    Acer Swift 1


    Thank you for any help given, it is most appreciated.

    :)
     
    ChristopherMT, Dec 22, 2020
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  2. Brink Win User

    Xbox Announces Xbox Family Settings App to help manage children gaming

    Source: Xbox Announces the Xbox Family Settings App (Preview) to Help Manage Children’s Gaming - Xbox Wire


     
    Brink, Dec 22, 2020
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  3. Brink Win User
    Xbox Family Settings app now generally available on Android and iOS

    Source: Xbox Family Settings App Available Now on iOS and Android to Help Manage Children’s Gaming - Xbox Wire

    See also: Xbox Family Settings App | Xbox

    Download for Android: Xbox Family Settings - Apps on Google Play

    Download for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/xbox-f...s/id1507406707


     
    Brink, Dec 22, 2020
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  4. joeninet Win User

    Family settings - Manage access to apps

    Family Settings - Unable to download apps & Games

    My Family account has already been set up (www.windowsphone.com/family) and he is listed as a Family Member and I have allowed that he can access 'free & paid apps'.

    My Son is still unable to download apps.

    The wiki is not useful as all the steps were completed prior to me posting the question.
     
    joeninet, Dec 22, 2020
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