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About PlayStation Family 25.8.2
Simplified family gaming
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Download PlayStation Family™ to keep track of your kids’ gaming habits at-a-glance. With an easy-to-use activity dashboard, simple parental controls and real-time info direct to your phone, the PlayStation Family app takes the hassle out of parenting on PlayStation.
Easy setup
• Create child accounts with age-based parental control recommendations. Set daily playtime schedules and spending limits, and manage your kids’ online communication with simplicity.
Customizable playtime
• Define when PlayStation fits into your family’s routine. Whether it’s time for homework, mealtime or bedtime, you’re in control of your kids’ daily playtime. Decide which games they can access by setting individual age levels, ensuring they experience only age-appropriate content.
Activity dashboard
• Get insights into your kids’ gaming activity. See their online status and the game they’re currently playing plus their playtime hours from the past week. Stay engaged and make informed decisions to foster healthy screen time habits.
Real-time notifications
• When your kids request extra playtime, you can approve or decline directly from your phone. You have the final say – anytime, anywhere.
Online access
• Set guardrails for your kids to access online features like voice chat and user-generated content; or make an exception for a specific PlayStation game so they can connect and chat with their friends online.
Spending limits for your kids
• Decide how much they can spend each month, view your own wallet balance and top it up so they can buy and download content from PlayStation Store.
PlayStation terms of service are viewable at www.playstation.com/legal/psn-terms-of-service/.
Some features are only available on PS4 or PS5.
“PlayStation”, “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation Family”, and “PlayStation Shapes Logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
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