Why can't i use Family Sharing?

Make sure that your device meets the system requirements

To access your family's shared content, you need an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iOS 8 or later, or a Mac using OS X Yosemite or later. If you're using an older device, you won't see your family's shared content.

How do I get Apple Family Sharing to work?

You can set up a Family Library by opening the Google Play Store app and by tapping on menu followed by Account > Family > Sign Up for Family Library. Everyone in your family group must be at least 13 years old and must live together in the same country as you.

Why can't i add my child to Family Sharing?

To participate in Family Sharing, all family members must have their own Apple ID. Children under 13* cannot create an Apple ID on their own. However, as a parent or legal guardian, the family organiser can provide verified parental consent for a child to have their own Apple ID, then create it on the child's behalf.

How do I remove Apple family restrictions?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Family Sharing. Click Details next to your name. Click Turn Off, and then click Stop Family Sharing.

How do I change my Apple family share restrictions?

On your family member's device, go to Settings > Screen Time. If you haven't already turned on Screen Time, tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My Child's iPhone. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions, then turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions. Choose specific content and privacy options.

APPLE FAMILY SHARING doesn't work what to do?

Why is Family Sharing not working?

Check your Family Sharing settings. Make sure that you're using the same Apple ID for Family Sharing and Media & Purchases. And make sure that purchase sharing is turned on. Then ask your family members to check their settings too.

How do I unlock Family Sharing on my iPhone?

Go to Settings. Tap your name. Tap Family Sharing, then tap Set Up Your Family. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your family and invite your family members.

How do I make my account eligible for Family Sharing?

Create a Family Sharing group

You only need to set up Family Sharing on one device. Then it's available on all your devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing, then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Family Sharing group. Add one or more family members.

How do I turn on Family Sharing in settings?

Can I add my 13 year old to Family Sharing?

Yes, Family Link can be used to supervise teenagers (children over the age of 13 or applicable age of consent in your country).

Can Family Sharing see my texts?

View Text Message with Google Family Link. Google family link can allow you to see your kid's text messages, SMS text, and social media texts and block some activities.

How does Family Sharing work on iPhone?

One adult in your family — the organizer — invites all the other members to join and sets up accounts for anyone under 13. Once family members join, Family Sharing is set up on everyone's devices automatically. The group then chooses which services and features they'd like to use and share.

How do I access Family Sharing on iCloud?

Where are family permissions on iPhone?

How do I set up Family Sharing on my child's Apple ID?

What age does Family Sharing stop on iPhone?

Children under 13 years old must be part of a family group managed by a parent or guardian. To remove a child from one group, you or another guardian needs to invite them to join their group. Or, the current family organizer can delete the child's account.

How long does Family Sharing take to set up?

How long does it take for family members to gain access to a new shared subscription? It takes up to 1 hour after a user purchases a subscription and shares it for it to be available to their family members. This is an intentional feature from Apple to give the user time to undo the action if desired.

How do I approve a Family Sharing request?

Why is my Family Sharing not working on my iPhone?

On your iPhone or iPad with iOS 15 or earlier

Navigate to Settings -> your name -> Family Sharing. Now, tap your name and then check out which Apple ID is listed. Next tap Back to go back to Family Sharing and then hit Purchase Sharing. Then, ensure that Share Purchases with Family is enabled.

How do I add iPhone to iCloud Family Sharing?

Can Family Sharing on iPhone see text messages?

Family Sharing does not share messages, contacts, or other private info.

How do I manage Family Sharing?

Does Family Sharing show everything?

Everyone's personal files and preferences stay private

When you share iCloud+, family members can't see each others' photos, files, or documents. And when you share other subscriptions like Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, or Apple TV+, each person sees their own preferences and recommendations — not the whole family's.

Can Family Sharing see your search history?

Family Sharing doesn't include the browser history. You can set restrictions in Screen Time.

How is my wife reading my texts iPhone?

That's because the texts are being sent to an ID that is listed as an iMessage receive ID on both devices. See Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You can be reached by iMessage at: Correct this so each device has a unique ID.