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Your child may have turned off activity reporting: Kids who are 13* or older have the ability to "opt out" of sharing usage data with adults in their family. Check their activity reporting settings at family.microsoft.com or on the Family Safety mobile app.
Windows child accounts must be linked to a Microsoft account. Local accounts without a Microsoft account cannot use full family safety features, including screen time limits, activity reporting, and app restrictions.
The first step to keeping kids safe is to ensure a child account is set up for any young gamers in your family. To learn more about child safety, family settings, and parental controls on Xbox, visit:
Learn how to add a member to your Xbox family, including a child or another adult, by using your Xbox console.
A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules.
Are you having trouble giving parental consent when creating a child account on Xbox? Learn how to fix the issue.
Learn about the family options page of the Windows Security app and how the Microsoft Family Safety app can help protecting your family's digital life.
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