Pro Gamer Parent Guide: Changing Family Manager on Family Link
As an avid gaming parent, you need to vigilantly manage your child‘s device time for healthy habits. The key is changing the restrictive Family Link manager when needed. Here‘s exactly how.
Let‘s get one thing straight – to change the person monitoring and controlling game time on Family Link, open the Play Store app, go to Settings > Family > Manage family members, then remove and add new managers.
What Does Family Link Mean for Us Gamers?
Family Link lets parents limit screen time which can prevent kids getting hooked on endless rounds of games. The 5 minute heads up when remotely locking a device also saves precious game progress.
But the wrong manager could ban gaming altogether or deactivate your kid‘s hard-earned skins and ranks!
That‘s why properly removing the current gaming gatekeeper is essential. We‘ll cover what to do if original manager account is deleted, or your child has reached the Family Link age limit. Expect confirmation prompts and error troubleshooting.
On adding replacement managers, we can authorize secondary limited accounts just for gaming privileges. Or utilize Apple‘s new Family Sharing gaming limits.
During account transfers, carefully inherit in-game assets purchased on a family payment method. Over 80% of kids take full control of Family Link gaming permissions when they hit 13.
Step-by-Step: Removing the Existing Manager
First, politely ask the exisiting manager to follow protocols…
If That Fails, Take Control on Android
- Open Play Store & enter your longest combo
- Tap profile > Settings > Family > the tyrant
- Remove member > enter credentials again
- If account deleted, contact Google support to regain power
- At child age limit, supervision ends automatically
Expect "Are you sure?" prompts and authentication errors telling you "No way!" But keep trying – you must regain control of your child‘s gaming habits!
On iOS, Obliterate All Trace of Manager
- Open Settings & prepare to vanish that villain
- Go to iCloud > Family > your account
- Tap "Stop Sharing" to shut it all down
- Set up Family Sharing again under your name
- Add other family after becoming gaming Overlord
Now let‘s rebuild restrictions the right way…
Firstly, analyze your child‘s gameplay patterns for optimal limits (see my eBook on gaming analytics). Then add managers specifically for enforcing healthy gaming habits…
Appoint New Gaming Guardians
Add enlightened secondary managers on Android:
- In Play Store, tap profile
- Settings > Family
- "Add family member" with other parental email
- Have them confirm gaming permissions
On iOS, authorize your game-savvy co-parent:
- In Settings, open iCloud
- "Set Up Family Sharing" > "Get Started"
- Add your partner to enable their gaming controls
Have them use Apple‘s new time limits per game – better than blocking everything!
With supporting managers in place, let‘s ensure continuity if someone drops out…
Handling Gaming Assets During Account Transfer
- In your parent Google account, access People & Sharing
- Select child account > Start transfer
- Enter credentials so skins transfer safely
- Approve replacement manager via email
- Inherit any gaming item purchases
Over 80% of 13 year olds grab Family Link power. Will you transfer their 5,000+ Fortnite V-Bucks equity too?
Pro Tips for Gaming Parental Controls
- 30% of kids succeed in bypassing controls – be comprehensive!
- Lock down the router, enable Google Family Link on ALL possible devices
- Use phone containers so no app access without your biometrics
- Check purchase history for gaming related spending
- Discuss game time limits openly as a gamer yourself
Stay involved and strike balance – game on responsibly!
