Introduction to Family Settings

With Xbox 360 Family Settings, parents or system owners can set permissions that allow all members of the household to enjoy Xbox 360 in a user-appropriate environment.

Family Settings offer options for both Xbox LIVE (online games, communication, purchases, and more) and the console itself (such as the rating level of the games and movies that can be played on the console).

Here you'll find detailed instructions on how to configure Family Settings for:

• Online Friends
• Voice and Text Communications
• Video Communications
• Gamer Profile Viewing
• Gamer Profile Sharing
• Friends List Sharing
• Family Timer
• Online Status
• Online Games
• Member Content

Note
If you haven't yet taken the update for the New Xbox Experience, click Console Controls for Xbox 360 pre-NXE to see information on pre-NXE settings. (Or better yet, update! It's free and includes cool features like avatars and a new dashboard.)