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Setting SafetyMode as the default home app with Google Family Link

Is Family Link asking for a parent to change the Default home app settings? Follow this guide.

Updated over 2 months ago

Follow the video tutorial or written steps below to set SafetyMode as the default home app when using Google Family Link.

STEP 1: Login to the Google Family Link website using your parent Google Account.

STEP 2: Select the "Screen time" page.

STEP 3: There is a small(!) arrow above the "Lock" button. Press this arrow.

STEP 4: Scroll to the bottom of the page, until you see "Change default apps".

STEP 5A: Set the "Change default apps" toggle to ON.

STEP 5B: When asked to "Allow SafetyMode to change default app", press "OK".

STEP 5C:You will now see the "Change default apps" toggle set to ON.

Well done! You've successfully changed the "Default home apps" setting.

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