Let your child use Google Assistant on your devices

Your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country) can use Google Assistant on shared devices if you add their Google Account and voice to the device. Shared devices include Google Assistant-enabled speakers, Smart Displays, and Smart Clocks.

What your child needs

Important: The languages you can use depend on the device. Learn which languages work on your device.

To let your child use Google Assistant on your devices, your child needs:

Tip: You can set up parental controls in Family Link, in the  Google Home app, and with Google Assistant.  Learn how to Set up parental controls on Google Assistant devices.

What children can do with Google Assistant

Children under 13 (or the applicable age in your country) can take many of the same actions as adults, like:

  • Ask Google questions
  • Play games
  • Listen to stories

Children can't:

Set up your child’s account on your shared device

Step 1: Set up your speaker, Smart Display, or Smart Clock

Someone who meets the age requirements of your country needs to set up your device. If the device is already set up, skip this step.

Learn how to set up your speaker, Smart Display, or Smart Clock.

Step 2: Add your child’s voice

Important: The parent who’s adding their child’s voice to the shared device must be a member of the home that the device is linked to. Learn how to share a home and devices in the Google Home app.

Manage Google Assistant settings for your child

Important: When you change Google Assistant settings, it may take some time for the change to take effect.

Use non-Google actions with Google Assistant

Your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country) can only use specific non-Google actions that have the "For families" badge when signed in to their account.

Important: Specific non-Google actions on Google Assistant with the "For families" badge are available in all countries where Google Assistant is available.

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