Microsoft Family Safety reference: platforms, controls, and limits
Microsoft Family Safety covers family controls for Windows, Xbox, Edge, and connected Android devices. This reference stays with the capabilities and qualifications in the linked documentation.
Where it works
Microsoft documents screen time and app limits across connected Windows, Xbox, and Android devices. Web and search filtering requires Edge and a signed-in Microsoft family member.
Documented controls
Organizers can manage screen time, app and game limits, website rules, purchases, and activity where reporting is enabled.
Limits to check
Website filters only work in Edge. A child using another browser or a different account creates a separate route that needs attention.
Before installation
Match the child device and browser to the compatibility page. Check which permissions the child app needs, what information the service stores, and whether another account or guest browser sits outside the setup.