Subj : PlayStation Family App is a new way for parents to monitor their
To   : All
From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Sep 11 2025 12:00:11

PlayStation Family App is a new way for parents to monitor their children's 
PS4 and PS5 usage

Date:
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:57:46 +0000

Description:
Sony has launched the PlayStation Family App, a new mobile app that allows 
parents to monitor their children's PS4 and PS5 usage.

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PlayStation Family App is now available for iOS and Android devices The 
parental control app features the same features on the PS5 and PS4, along 
with extra ways for parents to monitor their children's playtime Parents can 
receive real-time notifications, restrict games, and add spending limits 

Sony has launched the PlayStation Family App, a new mobile app that allows 
parents to monitor their children's PS4 and PS5 usage. 

Now available for iOS and Android devices, the parental control mobile app 
includes the current parental control features available on the PS5 and PS4, 
like playtime settings and age restriction settings for games. 

It will also help parents manage their childrens playtime by offering them an 
activity report, allowing them to see what games their children are playing, 
and approve extra playtime requests. 

"Were excited to bring an easy way for parents to manage their childrens 
gaming directly from their mobile devices," said SIEs VP of product 
management, Cory Gasaway, in a PlayStation Blog post. 

"This is just the beginning with our new mobile app  well plan to continue 
adding enhancements to PlayStation Family app to evolve the experience over 
time. We hope youll enjoy it, and we look forward to your feedback." 

The app will also feature real-time notifications that alert parents when 
their child is playing, restrict certain games, and customize privacy 
settings. 

Playtime limits for each day of the week can also be managed from the app, as 
well as spending activity by adding funds, viewing balances, and setting a 
monthly spending limit for a child to buy content from the PlayStation Store. 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/playstation-family-app-is-a-new-way-for-paren
ts-to-monitor-their-childrens-ps4-and-ps5-usage


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