You probably never paid attention to it, but did you know that you can limit the time you use your Xbox One To your childs? Yes, it may be one of those options that they don't like very much, but as a parent or guardian you will find it very useful. Thanks to it, you will be able to know how much time they invest in video games and stop them if they are abusing them.
How to limit Xbox One usage time
Microsoft offers tools that allow you, among other things, to limit screen time or screen time when using your applications and devices. This in the case of the Xbox One is really useful if, in addition, it is to better manage the use made of it by the smallest members of the house.
So, if you are interested and want to know how to better control or put certain limits when playing with the console, we are going to explain everything you need to know and the steps you have to take to limit the time of use on the Xbox One. And incidentally in Windows, in case you are also interested.
The setting of Xbox One usage time limit It is carried out through the Family options that Microsoft offers on its website. That means you don't have to go directly to the console but to the page Microsoft Family. So the first thing you should do is create a family group To achieve this, perform the following process:
- Visit the website Microsoft Family and log in with your main account
- Then click on the option add a new family member and enter your email
- If you don't have one, you can create one at that time. Being the account of a minor you will have to confirm with your main account and log in to authorize its creation.
- With the account already created, add it to the family group
- Now that you are inside the family, select it and go to the option Screen time
- You will see that there are two buttons that allow turn on limitations on Xbox One and Windows 10
- Select the system you want or both
- Next you will see a calendar where you can define the hours and limitations by day of the week or in general
Now that you have the account of your child or minor in charge created and within the family group, the next step is to go directly to the console. Logging in with your main account, the first thing you have to do is set a password for yourself, to prevent them from using your account to play. You can do this from the login and security options.
Then go to Xbox settings menu and perform the following steps:
- Go to General > Online safety and family > Family settings
- Choose add new members family
- Select the child's account and enter their password
- If this is your first time logging in, enter the name or gamertag What will you use to be recognized?
Done, you have configured your account and that of your child or minor in charge on the Xbox One. From now on, when you log in with said account, established usage time limitations will apply. If it is exceeded, the console will block the use and not let them continue unless you approve it. Logically, the calendar can be modified at any time, giving more hours during vacations or holidays.
In the case of computers with Windows 10 the process is identical and the only thing you have to do additionally is create a user account for him to log in to the computer.