Sony launches PlayStation Family app

Sony has launched PlayStation Family, a new parental-control app for iOS and Android. The app will let parents manage their children’s gaming activity on PlayStation consoles directly from a mobile device. The app extends existing console-based controls by offering real-time playtime monitoring, activity reports, spending limits, content filters, and social interaction settings.

As per the company, parents can also approve or decline extra playtime and purchase requests remotely. With PlayStation Family, parents can see in real time what their child is playing, while also allowing parents to set daily and weekly time limits, helping establish healthier gaming habits.

The platform goes further by offering daily and weekly activity reports, showing which games are played most frequently and for how long. Parents can also enable content filters with preset recommendations tailored to different age groups, along with options to customize restrictions for each child.

Additionally, the app introduces more robust privacy controls and spending management. Parents can set monthly spending limits, add funds, and view account balances to prevent unmonitored purchases. This launch comes amid heightened scrutiny around child safety in the gaming industry.

Available globally, PlayStation Family works with PS5 and PS4 accounts.