# XBOX Family Settings

> Simple tools to manage your family’s gaming activities.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.xboxfamily](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.xboxfamily)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.microsoft.xboxfamily`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Microsoft Corporation
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 3,063,946
- **Rating:** 2.98 / 5 (10,522 ratings)
- **Version:** 20260907.260906.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2020-09-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.xboxfamily)
- **Website:** [https://www.xbox.com/family-app](https://www.xbox.com/family-app)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=521839)

## Description

**XBOX Family Settings** helps parents manage their children’s Xbox gaming activities from an Android device. Add children to your Microsoft family account, set screen time limits, adjust content restrictions, and monitor incoming friend requests in real time.

The app provides practical parental controls to help families create safer, more balanced gaming experiences. Use of the app is subject to Microsoft’s Mobile Gaming EULA and applicable terms of service.

## Rankings

- #34,177 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.microsoft.xboxfamily.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews show the app as a tool for parental control over time and spending, but it is plagued by reliability issues. The most common problems are inaccurate or missing playtime data, failures to add or extend time, and poor syncing with the Xbox console. Users also report glitches, settings not saving, and confusing login flows that may require two apps. Some users note it worked well in the past, but overall the app is currently unreliable, though still valued when functioning for managing kids’ gaming usage.

### Pros

- Provides parental controls to regulate kids' Xbox time and spending
- Gives a mobile, centralized way to manage gaming limits
- When functioning, helps enforce limits and monitor usage

### Cons

- Time tracking is inaccurate or shows 0 hours, not reflecting actual play
- Adding or extending time often doesn't work or saving changes doesn't take effect
- Poor synchronization with the Xbox/console; data doesn't reliably update
- Frequent glitches and instability; bugs persist and require updates
- Login/account flow is awkward (often requires two apps) and funds management can be buggy

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.xboxfamily)