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An Apple ID is the account you use with Messages, the App Store and other Apple services. Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so don’t share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all of your personal content, including text messages and photos..
What’s the best way to set up an iPhone for a child?
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Tap your name.
- Tap Family Sharing, then tap Add Member.
- Tap Create an Account for a Child, then tap Continue.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up the account. You can use the child’s email address for their Apple ID.
Can I lock my child’s iPhone remotely?
You can’t remotely lock it and even if you could you would leave her no way to use the iPhone. Better off settings up restrictions with a different passcode to control what she can do.
Why does Family Sharing not work?
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.
Why am I getting my daughters texts on my iPhone?
If someone in your family is getting text messages meant for you, or vice-versa, it’s probably because those devices are sharing the same Apple ID. This typically happens because, at some point, you all wanted to share content you bought from the iTunes store, including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, and more.
How do I fix Apple Family Sharing?
Common Fixes for the Apple Music Family Sharing Not Working Issue
- Verify Apple ID on an iOS device.
- Verify Apple ID on a Mac.
- Ensure Apple Music sharing is turned on.
- Log out of your account on an iOS device.
- Log out of your account in iTunes on Mac.
- Remove your family members from your account.
How do I accept Family Sharing?
Go to Settings > iCloud. Tap Set Up Family Sharing > Get Started. Confirm that you want to be the family organizer and that you’re signed in with your Apple ID. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Can Family Sharing see my photos?
Answer: A: Actually a Shared Family photo album is a feature of Family Sharing. Photos need to be actually shared through that album to be visible to other members of the family group however. So unless you actually share you photos, they cannot be seen by anybody else.
Can Family Sharing see my search history? Valuing users’ privacy as it always does, Google does not show your search history to your parents via Family Link. They will need access to a device where your account is logged in to get access to that information.
How do I separate my daughters iPhone from mine?
On his phone go to Settings>iCloud and turn all data that is syncing with iCloud (contacts, calendars, etc.) to Off. When prompted choose to keep the data on the iPhone. After everything is turned off, scroll to the bottom and tap Delete Account. (This will only delete the account from his phone, not from iCloud.
Why am I seeing my daughter’s calls on my iPhone?
Two iPhones and one Apple ID for iCloud
If you spot confusing entries in your iPhone recent calls list, it might just be the case that someone is sharing your Apple ID that is used for iCloud on another device. So iCloud is the reason why calls are showing up on both iPhones.
Why are my photos on my daughters iPhone?
Make sure in Settings > [Your Name] your children are each signed in to their own Apple ID and not yours. If they are signed in to yours, that would prompt the photos being shared across all devices with that account linked in iCloud. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Have a great weekend!
Can someone see my texts with my Apple ID?
Yes. If they can login to your iCloud then they have the exact same access as you do. iCloud has no way of knowing who is using the AppleID and signing in.
How can I monitor my childs iPhone text messages?
Monitor text messages through iCloud
If you use iOS 12 or a more recent version, you can use Apple’s cloud message sync feature. By enabling iCloud syncing, you can access all data from your child’s device. Make sure to enable message synching so you can read messages from your child’s phone.
How do I stop two iPhones from syncing? Tap on the account and select view my account. You can view the list of connected devices under iTunes in the Cloud after selecting manage devices. Choose the iPhone you want to unsync and tap on remove. Click the Done button to complete the process.
Why do I see my wife’s call history on my iPhone? It is not weird. It is working as it is meant to. iDevices that share the same Apple/iCloud ID will have content synched amongst the devices, and will “ring” once a call is received if the Handoff/Continuity feature is enabled and therefore you will see calls on the log of both phones.
How do I separate two iphones with the same Apple ID?
Tap on view my account and sign into your Apple account. Go to your iTunes and select manage devices. Select the phone you want to separate and tap on remove to confirm the action.
How do I stop my two iPhones from syncing?
Tap on the account and select view my account. You can view the list of connected devices under iTunes in the Cloud after selecting manage devices. Choose the iPhone you want to unsync and tap on remove. Click the Done button to complete the process.
How do I stop sharing my call history between two iPhones?
How can I monitor my childs iPhone for free?
Top 13 Best Free Parental Control Apps for iPhone
- #2. FamiSafe. FamiSafe allows you to keep track of your child’s phone location with its real-time location sharing feature.
- #3. FamilyTime.
- #5. NetSanity.
- #6. Qustodio.
- #7. ScreenTime.
- #8. OurPact.
- #10. Pumpic.
- #11. UnGlue.
How do I monitor my child’s iPhone?
Follow these steps:
- Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
- Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and enter your Screen Time passcode.
- Tap Content Restrictions, then tap Web Content.
- Choose Unrestricted Access, Limit Adult Websites, or Allowed Websites Only.
Can I turn off my child’s phone at a certain time?
When you create a Google Account for your child using Family Link, you can set screen time limits on their Android device or Chromebook. That way, you can lock your child’s Android device or Chromebook at bedtime, after they’ve used it for a certain amount of time, or when you think they need a break.
How can I control my child’s iPhone from mine?
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Screen Time.
- If you’re setting up parental controls on your kid’s iPhone, select This is My Child’s iPhone.
- Tap Downtime, then configure the hours you want your kid’s iPhone to be offline.
- Tap the back button, then select App Limits.
Is Apple Family Sharing free? Family sharing has no cost. It is a free feature.
