How to Remove a Device on Family Link

Family Link is a parental control app developed by Google, designed to help parents monitor and manage their children’s digital activities. It allows parents to set screen time limits, approve or block certain apps, and track their child’s location. However, there may come a time when you need to remove a device from Family Link. Whether it’s because your child has outgrown the need for parental controls or you simply want to change the device associated with the account, removing a device from Family Link is a straightforward process. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove a device on Family Link.

Here’s how you can remove a device from Family Link:

1. Open the Family Link app on your parent device.

2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the screen.

3. Select the child’s account you want to manage.

4. Tap on “Manage settings.”

5. Scroll down and select “Manage devices.”

6. You will see a list of devices associated with your child’s account. Tap on the device you want to remove.

7. On the device settings screen, tap on “Remove device.”

8. Confirm the removal by tapping “Remove” again.

9. The device will now be removed from your child’s account on Family Link.

By following these steps, you can easily remove a device from Family Link and manage your child’s digital access accordingly. However, you may still have some questions regarding this process. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about removing a device on Family Link:

1. Will removing a device from Family Link delete all the data on the device?
No, removing a device from Family Link will not delete any data on the device. It only removes the device from the parental control settings.

2. Can I remove a device from Family Link remotely?
Yes, you can remove a device from Family Link remotely. Simply follow the steps mentioned above on your parent device.

3. Can I add the device back to Family Link after removing it?
Yes, you can add the device back to Family Link at any time by following the setup process.

4. Will removing a device from Family Link remove all the parental control settings on the device?
No, removing a device from Family Link only removes the device from the Family Link account. The parental control settings will remain on the device until they are manually changed or removed.

5. Can I remove multiple devices at once from Family Link?
No, you can only remove one device at a time from Family Link. Repeat the process for each device you want to remove.

6. Will removing a device from Family Link disable the app on the device?
No, removing a device from Family Link does not disable the Family Link app on the device. The app will still be functional unless uninstalled.

7. Can I remove a device from Family Link without the child’s device being present?
Yes, you can remove a device from Family Link without the child’s device being present. This can be done remotely from your parent device.

8. Will removing a device from Family Link remove the child’s Google account from the device?
No, removing a device from Family Link does not remove the child’s Google account from the device. The account will still be active on the device.