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platform changeReviewed · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Xbox Family Settings app now available on iPhone and iPad

By The Rundown  ·  EditorLow risk

Microsoft's Xbox Family Settings app, which lets parents manage console playtime and content restrictions, is now available on iOS and iPadOS. Parents can adjust Xbox parental controls directly from their phones instead of only through the console.

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What to do

Download Xbox Family Settings from the App Store if your child uses Xbox. Set playtime limits and content restrictions for their console account; pair this with "Apple Screen Time — The Complete Parent Setup Guide" to coordinate device and app limits across their iPhone, iPad, and Xbox.

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