| Other names | Microsoft Family Safety (Windows 8 & Windows 8.1) Parental Controls (Windows 7 & Windows Vista) |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, as Family Safety on Android, iOS |
| Type | Parental controls |
| Website | https://account.microsoft.com/family/ |
Microsoft family features (includes family safety features formerly known as Microsoft Family Safety, formerly Parental Controls in Windows 7 and Vista) is a free set of features available on Windows 10 PC and Mobile that is bundled with the Windows 10, Home edition operating system. On July 17, 2020, Microsoft released Microsoft Family Safety on Google Play and App Store (iOS) as well.[1] Starting in Windows 10, a Microsoft Account is required to use the Microsoft family features. A parent can manage settings for a child if both of their Microsoft Accounts are in the same family. When parents turn on settings for their child, these settings are applied to every device that the child logs into with that Microsoft Account.[2]
Other changes to family safety features in Windows 10 include Windows Store purchase controls and the ability to find a child's Windows 10 Mobile device on a map.[3]