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Sony Launches PlayStation Family App to Manage Kids Playtime

24 Sep 2025
  • How does the app help parents manage play hours?
  • What happens if kids exceed limits or launch unsuitable games?
  • What insights does the app provide about gaming routines?
  • Can parents control spending in the PlayStation Store?
  • How does Sony’s app compare with Xbox and Nintendo?

Sony has introduced a new tool for parents to monitor and manage gaming on PS4 and PS5 consoles. The PlayStation Family app gives full control directly from smartphones, making it easier to balance children’s gaming habits with daily routines.

Remote Playtime Control

Remote Playtime Control

Parents can set daily or weekly playtime limits and adjust them remotely through their phones. If children request extra time, instant notifications allow parents to approve or deny with a single tap.

Parental Alerts

Parental Alerts

When a child tries to play longer than allowed or start an age-inappropriate game, the app immediately alerts the parent’s phone. This quick response system reinforces safe and supervised play.

Activity Reports

Activity Reports

The app generates daily and weekly reports showing total playtime and the specific games played. This transparency helps parents balance gaming with school, sports, and family activities.

Purchase Management

Purchase Management

Yes, the app enables parents to set spending limits, add funds directly, or manually approve purchases. A step-by-step guide simplifies setting up parental controls for the first time.

Global Context

Global Context

Following similar parental control apps from Microsoft and Nintendo, PlayStation Family aligns with modern family needs. Available on both iOS and Android, it offers parents across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf more confidence in creating a safe, balanced gaming environment.

Ahd Kamal

BY Ahd Kamal

Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.

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