Windows 10: Microsoft Family Android Screen Time

I am using Microsoft Launcher on Android and Microsoft Family to control screen time.


It appears that it is only possible to limit Android usage on an app-by-app basis and that these app limits are across platforms.


There is no way to set a limit for the overall Android device limiting Microsoft launcher has no impact and no way of limiting Edge on Android only.


Am I correct with this statement? Or is there a way to manage screen time for the overall app?


Thanks,


Steve


This question was asked in this channel: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/microsoft-family-android-screen-time-well-reported/5b03d886-19a8-4afc-aa6e-52ab6d872a8f


Unfortunately the MVP was completely unaware of Microsoft offering Android software and despite the original poster restating the question it wasn't answered. I'm hoping that by posting this here, someone in the Microsoft community can redeem themselves and that this question will rank higher in searches.

:)

 

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Microsoft Family Screen Time

Hi Laurel,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

This could happen when the child account fails to sync with the server. I suggest you to try the steps listed below and check if it works:

• Open
  File Explorer and navigate to the following location:
• C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Parental Controls
  
  
  Note:
  The above mentioned directory is hidden, copy and paste the same location on the search bar in the File Explorer to access it.
  
• Delete the contents in the
  \\settings directory of the Parental Controls folder.
  
• Reboot the machine to see if the issue persists.
  

If the issue persists, you may want to remove the child account from Microsoft family and add it again.

• To know how to remove an account from Microsoft Family, refer:
  
  Remove members from your family group
• To know how to add an account to Microsoft Family, refer:
  
  Add members to your family group
  

Regards,

 

Microsoft Family Screen time is BROKEN

Hello,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



1. Were you able to perform this task previously?

2. Are you aware of any changes made on your PC, prior to this issue?





As I understand your concern related to Microsoft Family screen time limits, let us try few troubleshooting methods to fix this issue and check if that helps:

Method 1: Fix screen time limits not working. Refer the following article on
Fix screen time limits not working
for steps to troubleshoot issue with screen limits.

Method 2: If the issue persists, I suggest you to remove and re-add the child account back to the family account. Refer the article on
Remove members from your family group
for steps to remove the child account from the family account. You can refer the following article on

Add members to your family group for steps to add the child account back to your family account.



Hope it helps,

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator