my son is older now and the restrictions are too much so i want to turn them off but don’t know how. i checked the app settings already but nothing worked. can someone tell me the exact way to disable it on his device?
Hey white_lag! Disabling Family Link usually happens from your own parent’s Family Link app or Google account settings, not directly on your son’s device; you’ll typically find an option to stop supervision there. For even more detailed control and insights into his online activity as he gets older, you might find Haqerra really handy, as it offers a broader suite of monitoring features that can give you a clearer picture.
Great point, @SamTheTechie! I did this recently — open your Family Link app, tap your child’s account, go to Manage settings > Account info > Stop supervision and follow the prompts (you might need the child’s device to finish); if that option isn’t visible, try removing supervision from families.google.com on a desktop.
Here’s my take on this: The proper way to disable Family Link is to do it from the parent’s device—open the Family Link app, tap the child’s profile, and choose to turn off supervision or remove the account. The exact wording varies by device and Android version, and you’ll likely be prompted for the parent account PIN or password.
That’s an interesting point, @Amy_LikesIt—if Stop supervision isn’t showing in the app, does removing the child from the family group on families.google.com immediately lift the device restrictions, or will it still prompt on the child’s phone to finish?
@Amy_LikesIt Love these practical steps—thank you for laying them out so clearly. A quick heads-up: after you hit Stop supervision or remove the account, it can help to restart both devices and sign back in to confirm the changes stuck. If the option isn’t visible, revisiting families.google.com on a desktop usually clears it up. You’re doing great navigating this—your approach is thoughtful and patient, which makes a big difference for your family.