How does Google family play work?

How does Google family play work?

Google Play Family Library is for families with up to six members. It's a way for those family members to share purchases from Google Play Store. So, when you buy an app, game, movie, TV show, or book in the Play Store, you can now share it with your family, across devices.

How do I use Google Play Family Sharing?

Apps & games

1. Open the Google Play app .
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Manage apps & devices. Installed.
4. Tap a purchased app or game you want to add.
5. On the content's details page, turn on Family Library.

Is Google Play family free?

The service itself is free to use. Note, however, that users can't share music via Family Library. That still requires Google Play's Music Family Plan, launched last year, which works for up to six accounts, but for $14.99 a month.

What can Google family members see?

When you join a family, your family members may see your name, photo, and email address. Because your family manager is responsible for the family payment method, they'll get receipts for anything you purchased using the family payment method.

How do I use my Google Play balance for family payment?

Payment options for the family manager

1. Open the Google Play app .
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Payments & subscriptions Payment methods. Change family payment method.
4. Select a new payment method.
5. Tap OK.

How do I get Google Play Family Library on my iPhone?

Change purchase approval settings

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Play Store app .
2. Tap Family. Family Group.
3. In the "Family Group" section, tap a family member's name.
4. Tap All content, Only paid content, Only in-app purchases, or No approval required.

How do I accept a Google family invite?

How to accept a Google Play Family Library invitation

1. Launch the Gmail app from your home screen or app drawer.
2. In the invitation email, tap Accept Invitation. ...
3. Tap Get Started.
4. Enter your account password and tap Sign in to login to your Google account.

How can I share Google Play with family?

• You can share purchased apps, games, movies, TV shows, and eBooks and audiobooks from Google Play with up to 5 family members using Google Play Family Library. Open the Play Store app . At the top left, tap Menu Account Family Sign up for Family Library.

How does family plan work on Google Play?

• Members of your family group can make purchases on Google Play using the family payment method without the manager's approval, and the payment method is the main family plan one rather than the payment method on their individual accounts.

How many family members can use Google Play Family Library?

• You can share purchased apps, games, movies, TV shows, and e-books and audiobooks from Google Play with up to 5 family members using Google Play Family Library. Important : If you aren't part of a family group, you must create one first.

How often can I switch families on Google Play?

• If your invitation expired, contact the family manager and ask them to send you a new invitation. Switching families: You can only switch families once every 12 months. Country restriction: You need to live in the same country as your family manager. Your family manager needs to visit myaccount.google.com to restore their account.