Google Family Link
Google Family Link

Google Family Link

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| Google LLC

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Page Modified On: March 18, 2025

Run Google Family Link on PC or Mac

Get freedom from your phone’s obvious limitations. Use Google Family Link, made by Google LLC, a Tools app on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, and level up your experience.

About the App

Google Family Link by Google LLC is a handy parental controls app that helps you supervise your child’s digital experience. With unique tools tailored for family needs, you can easily monitor how your child uses their device, manage privacy controls, and make informed decisions about digital content, keeping everyone’s tech habits in check. Expect simple yet effective ways to balance screen time and maintain a meaningful connection with your family.

App Features

Establish Digital Ground Rules
Set screen time limits: Customize downtime and app usage durations to promote a healthy digital routine.
Guide content access: Decide on app approvals or blocks, and select between YouTube’s supervised experience or YouTube Kids for safe viewing.

Manage and Secure Your Child’s Account
Protect their privacy: Review and manage data permissions for websites, extensions, and apps on your child’s device.
Secure their account: Control account settings, including password resets and personal info management.

Stay Connected on the Go
Track their location: Find your child on a shared map when they’re out and about.
Receive alerts: Get instant notifications about your child’s whereabouts and device status.

Important Information
– Family Link tools depend on your child’s device compatibility.
– Parental controls apply to supervised Google accounts, offering guidance without assuming complete internet safety.

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How to Download and Run Google Family Link on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Google Family Link in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Google Family Link from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Google Family Link

  • Click the Google Family Link icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Google Family Link - FAQs

  • How to Run Google Family Link on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Google Family Link on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Google Family Link on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Google Family Link PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Google Family Link on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.