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After releasing the app in September, the company is working to improve controls for parents. For example, the app currently lets parents set an amount of Xbox playtime for kids. A new ‘Pause Screen Time’ feature, however, will let parents temporarily block an account from playing on the console. Pause Screen Time can be set to automatically come off at the end of the day, or parents can remove the block whenever they choose. If a child tries to play on the console while Pause Screen Time is enabled, the console will display a notification that their screen time is up.

Android Community December 11, 2020 While gaming consoles are good “babysitters” and a source of enjoyment for kids, you also need to be able to manage the screen time of your children. Especially now when a lot of kids are home and also during the holidays, it’s important for parents to set some ground rules when it comes to games and other forms of digital entertainment. The Xbox Family Settings app is available for families through their Android smartphone and now there are two new features that parents can use to make life a bit easier. While you could set how much screen time t...

Microsoft's Pause Screen Time feature cuts your kids' access to Xbox and Windows Is dinner on the table? Chores not done? Microsoft said a new ability for parents to pause screen time for Xbox and Windows has been the most requested feature. Take it from this parent—there are times when you just want your kids to pause their gaming, put down their controllers, and do something else.  A new Pause Screen Time feature in the Xbox Family Settings app for Windows and Xbox allows you to do just that. Pause Screen Time allows a parent to say, “That’s enough!” and revoke access instantaneous...

Microsoft will let parents block kids from playing Xbox until their homework is done More controls for screen time and purchases Share this story Image: Microsoft Microsoft is adding new screen time and game purchasing controls to its Xbox Family Settings app in anticipation of a gaming-filled holiday at home. Microsoft originally launched the app in preview during the summer, and it released the final version in September. But the company is now adding in more features so parents can better manage their children's playtime on the go. Alongside the current ability to set and manage the amount...