T-Mobile® FamilyMode™

Family controls across devices

T-Mobile® FamilyMode™ is a parenting app for families who want to manage children’s online time and stay aware of where they are. It helps parents set screen-time limits, pause internet access, and create routines that fit school, meals, bedtime, or other parts of the day.

Tools for everyday digital parenting

Parents can use preset or custom content filters to help limit access to age-inappropriate material. Extra screen time can also be given as a reward, such as for completing schoolwork or other agreed tasks. These controls are designed for families managing internet use on more than one device.

Location and family contact

FamilyMode includes real-time location features, allowing parents to check where family members are and review the path they took. Family members can send a check-in or share their location, while an SOS alert provides a quick way to let the family know that help may be needed. A phone-finding option can ring a misplaced device.

At a glance

• Category: Parenting
• Developer: T-Mobile USA
• Rating: 4.17 out of 5 from 6,928 reviews
• Installs: 500,000+

FamilyMode is best suited to parents who want one place for screen limits, internet pauses, content controls, location awareness, and simple family check-ins. Its controls use Google Accessibility Services on children’s phones to block content selected by the parent; the supplied information says this API is not used to process or collect other information.