Sony has launched the PlayStation Family app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android. The app is designed to help parents manage their children’s gaming activities on PlayStation consoles, offering real-time monitoring, spending controls, and customizable content filters.
Manage Gaming Activity from Your Mobile
The PlayStation Family app allows parents to control their children’s PlayStation gaming remotely, providing a more convenient alternative to console-based restrictions. While the PlayStation 4 and 5 already offer parental controls, this app adds flexibility and accessibility directly from smartphones.
Key Features of the PlayStation Family App
Easy Account Setup
Parents can link or create a child’s PlayStation account through guided onboarding, making it simple to start managing gaming activity.
Gaming Time Control
The app allows parents to set daily gaming limits and approve or decline extra game time requests from children in real time.
Activity Reports
Parents can access daily and weekly reports to see how much time their children spend on the console and which games are played most.
Content and Social Controls
The app lets parents filter games based on age appropriateness, block certain social features, and manage monthly spending limits, ensuring a safe and responsible gaming environment.
Availability
The PlayStation Family app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and works seamlessly with existing PlayStation accounts and consoles.