Parents searching for an easier way to manage gaming time now have a powerful solution with the new PlayStation Family app. Designed for both iOS and Android, the PlayStation Family app allows parents to set limits, monitor playtime, and manage privacy settings for their children’s accounts directly from their smartphones. This new app builds on existing console parental controls, but adds more flexibility and real-time oversight that parents have been asking for.
The PlayStation Family app introduces tools that make parental controls more practical and accessible. Parents can track their child’s gaming activity through detailed reports, approve or deny requests for additional playtime, and customize spending limits on the PlayStation Store. These features help families encourage healthy gaming habits while still allowing kids to enjoy their favorite PlayStation games responsibly.
Child safety is at the center of this new release. With options to adjust privacy settings, limit who can connect with children online, and monitor their interactions, parents gain greater confidence in creating a safe digital environment. The app also offers a guided onboarding process, making it easier for parents to set up child accounts and tailor rules to suit each family’s needs.
Balancing entertainment with responsible gaming has become an important concern for families. The PlayStation Family app provides parents with the convenience of controlling settings from their phones rather than relying only on the console. By giving parents better visibility and control, PlayStation is helping families create healthier boundaries and stronger trust around gaming.
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