Problem Limiting XBox Screen time

RobAMerrill · Jul 16, 2018

I have a problem. When my kids bought their XBox One they set up their gamer tag under my personal Microsoft account. Now I need to limit their screen time and get more serious about content restrictions. Here's the problem: I can't limit my own screen time
or content (I would but that does not seem to be possible) and I can't seem to manage his gamer tag separately from my Microsoft account. I know I can't transfer his gamer tag to a different Microsoft account, so I am at an impasse. I need to manage his content
more carefully but I also don't want to make him start all over. Any ideas? Keep in mind I'm a non-gamer so talk to me like I'm 4 years old.

:)

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RxGambler · Jul 16, 2018

Limiting purchases?

Is there a way to require a password ONLY when downloading or buying from Xbox Live like on iOS?

Kids haven't done it yet, but just want to cover those bases beforehand!

M3tal Daz3 · Jul 16, 2018

Make a new child account for your child in order to have control over it. There is no better solution

For more info :
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028244/microsoft-account-set-up-screen-time-limits-for-you...

WPAK · Nov 4, 2018

Hi there,

the best option would be to create new Xbox Live Accounts specifically for your kids (and each their own Xbox Live Account) that way you will be able to set screen time and restrictions for them with all tools available, unfortunately this will mean they
have to start games from scratch again etc, but it will also allow each of them to create their own Avatar, save games etc.

See this link for information related to the Family settings etc: Xbox One : Family settings

Even with the loss of progress I would choose this path if it was me in this situation

WPAK

Hi there,

the best option would be to create new Xbox Live Accounts specifically for your kids (and each their own Xbox Live Account) that way you will be able to set screen time and restrictions for them with all tools available, unfortunately this will mean they
have to start games from scratch again etc, but it will also allow each of them to create their own Avatar, save games etc.

See this link for information related to the Family settings etc: https://support.xbox.com/browse/xbox-one/security/Family settings

Even with the loss of progress I would choose this path if it was me in this situation

M3tal Daz3

Make a new child account for your child in order to have control over it. There is no better solution

For more info :
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028244/microsoft-account-set-up-screen-time-limits-for-you...

JohnKemp55

Yes, we’re having the same problem! The parental controls appear to be a great feature, but only if they actually work. If microsoft can’t fix them it’ll be back to having an argument every time we want our son to quit Fortnite (sigh).

debbiehoare

activity doesn't show up that they have been on it at all even when they are blocked , whether that be by more than the time limit or by the fact its blocked .

If there is another account on there it is mine but they need my password to access that ,

If thney have two gamer tags which did occur to me that might be the case how to I associate that with his other gamertag

Jaxpug

I like this idea, similar to how the iPhone regulates screen time. Would be great for kid’s accounts

Problem Limiting XBox Screen time