Family settings not blocking access to Xbox game when time limit is up

Discus and support Family settings not blocking access to Xbox game when time limit is up in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; Hi, I have used the Microsoft Family Safety app to set up a time limit on my son's Xbox for playing Fortnite. Previously, when he would receive a... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Ubergeeksov, Jan 23, 2025.

  1. Ubergeeksov
    Ubergeeksov Guest

    Family settings not blocking access to Xbox game when time limit is up


    Hi,

    I have used the Microsoft Family Safety app to set up a time limit on my son's Xbox for playing Fortnite.

    Previously, when he would receive a notification on his Xbox 5 minutes before the time limit was reached and could request additional time. At the end of the time limit access to the game was then blocked.

    Recently, this has not been happening. If I go into the app it says that the time limit has been reached, but nothing else happens.

    We have, on occasions, extended time, turned off the time limit for Fortnite, or turned of time limits entirely, but as far as I can tell, everything is as it should be.

    Is anyone able to help, so that it works as it should (and did)? I am concerned that I have changed a setting somewhere and don't know about it.

    Thanks,

    Richard

    :)
     
    Ubergeeksov, Jan 23, 2025
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  2. Renatodibi Win User

    Family settings not blocking access to Xbox game when time limit is up

    Hi Ubergeeksov.

    My name is Renato.
    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    Honestly, I'm not sure if I can help you, in the sense that there aren't, as far as I know, specific options for setting the limit. I suppose it's possible that the console isn't receiving the input of the time limit you've set in the app.

    You could try resetting the console while keeping the data, or try removing and re-adding your child's account on the console.
    A test to understand the origin of the problem could be, if you have a PC, to set the limit on the PC and see if it works. If it does, I would try resetting the console.

    Of course, you can try reaching out to technical support to see if they have any more specific advice.

    https://support.xbox.com/contact-us/

    Kind regards
    Renato
  3. voteDC Win User

    how do you play off-line?

    You can block access to LIVE from the family settings.

    -

    Guide button, Settings blade and then Family Settings.

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    Change the setting to blocked and create the passcode.

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    Now every time you start your console, or sign-in you wont be able to access LIVE. Just disable the option in family settings when you want to play on LIVE again.
  4. CarTzy Win User

    How to monitor screen time for Family organiser?

    Hello StanYR,



    Welcome to the Xbox Community Forum. Thank you for sharing your concern with us today and we hope that all is well. Let me see how I can assist you with this concern.

    Organizers can set screen time limits for members in their family group who have access to Xbox consoles and Windows 10 devices. Follow these steps to start managing your family group’s screen time limits:

    • In the Xbox Family Settings app, select the member’s tile. Select the Screen time tile, and then view the time limits that may appear by default or that you’ve already set under Schedule. After selecting the schedule that you want to change, choose through the range of days, time limits, and time ranges to set up the perfect screen time limit for you family group.
    For more info on screen time limits and managing your family group’s access to Xbox features, select Learn more.

    Customize family settings for every member of your household, such as screen time limits, age-based content filters, social communication settings, and multiplayer settings.

    Manage a member’s content in the Xbox Family Settings app

    Manage a member’s content in the Xbox Family Settings app | Xbox Support

    Let us know the result and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We may recommend further troubleshooting steps once we have received your answers to the above questions.
  5. Zero420override Win User

    Xbox Gold Membership

    You can always set "screen limits" and just block that way. Here is a link. Set screen times
  6. andersonpassos Win User

    How do I remove 'skip sign in' option on Xbox Series X?

    Family Settings: Xbox provides robust family settings that allow you to manage and customize access for different family members. This includes controlling screen time limits, content restrictions, and privacy settings. To set up and manage Family Settings:

    a. Sign in to your Xbox Series X with the parent or guardian account.

    b. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.

    c. Navigate to the extreme right of the guide and select the "Profile & system" tab.

    d. Choose "Settings" and then select "Account."

    e. Under Account settings, select "Family settings."

    f. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and manage family settings for individual accounts.

    Screen Time Limits: You can set daily or weekly screen time limits for each account to manage and control the amount of time spent on the Xbox Series X. This helps in regulating usage and ensuring a healthy balance. You can customize these limits based on specific days of the week as well.

    Content Restrictions: Xbox allows you to apply age-appropriate content restrictions based on the rating of games, movies, and apps. This ensures that users can only access content that aligns with their age group. You can set restrictions for individual accounts or apply them globally for all accounts in the family.

    Privacy and Online Safety: You can manage privacy settings and online safety features to control communication, multiplayer interactions, and sharing of personal information. Xbox provides various options to customize privacy levels and ensure a safe online experience.
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