Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work

Discus and support Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I've set up Family Safety and a child account on our Xbox. I've assigned screen time so that he can watch 3 hours a day. However, what happens is that... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Oceanclub, Aug 17, 2023.

  1. Oceanclub
    Oceanclub Guest

    Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work


    I've set up Family Safety and a child account on our Xbox. I've assigned screen time so that he can watch 3 hours a day.

    However, what happens is that after the 3 hours is up, he is simply logged out of his XBox account. But he can still continue to use the Xbox. 15 minutes after time up, he is still watching Netflix on the Xbox without an account being logged in.

    Am I missing something or isn't this a huge loophole? How do I configure it that 3 hours screen time is 3 hours, and no apps can be used after??

    P.

    :)
     
    Oceanclub, Aug 17, 2023
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  2. Nilay Bhattacharjee Win User

    Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work

    I can understand your frustration and inconvenience caused there. But the above information I have shared is all I have. Hope you understand.

    Regards
  3. Oceanclub Win User

    Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work

    Sorry, frustration not aimed at you. Aimed at Microsoft who tout this feature which doesn't even pass the sniff test.
  4. Oceanclub Win User

    Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work

    "Signed-out content restrictions."

    This option doesn't exist. It obviously existed at some point and was removed.

    Also, there is no way of turning off the "Skip sign-in" option on the home page anyway. So any child can still access all the apps on the home screen and then are not monitored inside the Family Safety app.

    I've been onto Support for an hour about this and they admit this is all true.

    Basically, Microsoft Family Safety is useless or a sham, and don't waste your time setting it up
  5. Nilay Bhattacharjee Win User

    Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work

    I understood. :) No problem. Have a great time ahead.

    Regards
  6. Nilay Bhattacharjee Win User

    Child account: Time limits on Xbox don't work

    Hello Oceanclub,

    I'm Nilay and I'll be glad to answer your query today.

    Accounts outside of your family group aren't subject to screen time limits that you set. To prevent kids from creating new accounts, on your Xbox press the Xbox button, then select System > Settings > System > Signed-out content restrictions.

    I'd recommend you visit https://support.microsoft.com/accou...the family,> Signed-out content restrictions. and follow the suggested steps there. Hope there will be a way out.

    Good Luck
    Regards
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