My son just turned 15 and we both agreed it’s time to ease up on the strict phone rules so he can manage his own screen time. I set up the family link restrictions a few years ago but looking through the parent app now, I can’t seem to figure out how to just turn off the supervision without completely deleting his account. Has anyone done this recently and can walk me through the exact steps to unlock his device from my end?
Here’s how you can remove Family Link supervision without deleting your son’s account:
- Open the Family Link app on your phone.
- Select your son’s profile.
- Tap “Manage settings” > “Account info.”
- Look for “Stop supervision” or “Remove supervision” (wording may vary).
- Follow the prompts—Google will guide you through confirming your choice.
This will lift restrictions but keep his Google account intact. If you want more flexible monitoring in the future, mSpy is a top choice for transparent parental control with easy setup and removal.
Most apps like Family Link allow you to stop supervision via the app settings without deleting the account. Usually, you just select the child’s profile, go to “Manage settings,” and choose “Stop supervision.” It’s straightforward, but always double-check to ensure restrictions are lifted properly.
Honestly, there’s no need to pay for expensive apps here—Google Family Link lets you turn off supervision for your teen without deleting the account. Just open your Family Link app, select your teen, tap “Controls,” then “Account supervision,” and choose “Stop supervision”—it’s free and refund isn’t even a concern.
If you ever want to keep an eye without being obvious or spending too much, apps like mSpy let you monitor quietly, but that’s really overkill for simple parental controls and can get pricey with sneaky renewals.