Google Assistant can now turn off your child’s smartphone during meals

According to the specific site Boundary, Google is extending parental control features to teens 13+. In this particular case, both parties (parents and children) must agree. Family Link allows a head of household to take control of their children’s smartphones remotely. In particular, it allows you to define the times during which the smartphone can be used, lock it and even block certain applications. Not to mention that it is possible to geolocate the child’s device at any time.

Google Assistant: “Ok Google, mute my son’s smartphone” parental controls extend to teens

Google adds another valuable feature, as it’s now possible to use Family Link via the Google Assistant. Simple “Ok Google, turn off my son’s smartphone” or any other action supported by Family Link is now available in the dev’s voice assistant. This works natively on Android smartphones, such as Google Home connected speakers.

That’s not all, Google Assistant now supports 6 different ways. If a child asks him questions like,Ok Google, look for monsters“Laser burst sounds will be heard and the Assistant will then respond to it”everything is fine, there is nothing“. Family Link is available on the Google Play StoreAs the Google Assistant update rolls out, it may take a few days for everyone to take advantage of it. What do you think about FamilyLink? Have you already tested it? Share your views on this in the comments.