How to Block Apps and Websites for Kids on Samsung Galaxy Using Family Link

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Google Family Link is the most comprehensive parental control solution for Samsung Galaxy — allowing parents to remotely manage app access, approve downloads, restrict websites, set screen time limits, and track location.

Requirements

• Child's Samsung Galaxy: Running Android 7.0+ with a Google Account (under 13 in the US, or a supervised account)
• Parent's device: Any smartphone with Family Link app installed
• Child's Google Account: Created during child's phone setup or via families.google.com

Setting Up Family Link

Step 1: On Parent's Phone

1. Download Google Family Link from Play Store (or App Store for iPhone parents).
2. Open app > Get started > I'm a parent.
3. Sign in with your personal Google Account.
4. Tap Add child.

Step 2: On Child's Samsung Galaxy

1. Ensure the child is signed into their Google Account on the Galaxy.
2. In Family Link on parent's phone: tap Link device — enter your child's Google account email.
3. A confirmation request appears on the child's Galaxy — tap Allow.
4. The devices are now linked.

Key Family Link Controls

Block/Approve Apps

1. Family Link > select child > App controls > All apps.
2. Toggle specific apps to Off to block them.
3. Enable Require approval: new app downloads from Play Store require parent approval before installing.

Block Websites in Chrome

1. Family Link > child profile > Settings > Manage settings > Google Chrome > Filters.
2. Select:
   • Allow all sites: No filtering
   • Try to block explicit sites: AI-based content filtering
   • Only allow approved sites: Whitelist-only mode (most restrictive)
3. Add specific blocked sites manually.

Set Screen Time Limits

1. Family Link > child > Screen time > Set limit.
2. Configure daily time limit and bedtime schedule.
3. Parents can remotely lock the device immediately at any time.

Track Location

1. Family Link > child > Location — shows real-time location on a map.
2. Enable Location alerts to be notified when the child arrives at/leaves specific places.

Limitations of Family Link

• Once a child turns 13 (in the US), they can request to graduate out of supervised accounts.
• VPN apps can bypass some web filtering — block VPN apps in app controls.
• Family Link requires the child to be signed into their Google Account on the device.