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Family Sharing w/Android device

I have an Android device, but want to start Family Sharing. All instructions for setting up Fam Share relate only to Apple devices. How do I set up Family Sharing from an Android device?

Posted on May 11, 2022 8:49 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2022 12:39 PM

You can set up Family Sharing on Android devices as part of using Apple Music but Family Sharing features on Android are limited to Apple Music. You can't use it, say, to control a child's iPhone features or Ask To Buy, etc.


'Use Family Sharing with Apple Music on Android'. Click on this link to learn how --> https://support.apple.com/HT212154

"How to start and manage your own family group

When you get an Apple Music family subscription, you can start and manage a family group to share your subscription. Just follow the steps below."


I have an android. How do i set up my chi… - Apple Community

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May 12, 2022 12:39 PM in response to GetUgly_2

You can set up Family Sharing on Android devices as part of using Apple Music but Family Sharing features on Android are limited to Apple Music. You can't use it, say, to control a child's iPhone features or Ask To Buy, etc.


'Use Family Sharing with Apple Music on Android'. Click on this link to learn how --> https://support.apple.com/HT212154

"How to start and manage your own family group

When you get an Apple Music family subscription, you can start and manage a family group to share your subscription. Just follow the steps below."


I have an android. How do i set up my chi… - Apple Community

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May 13, 2022 4:55 PM in response to Limnos

Thank you @Limnos for responding to my question.

I was, though not very clearly, referring to my AppleTV subscription. They say that an acct holder may share this with, I think, up to 5 other family members.

Like I first stated, nothing but Apple devices were shown for setting up the Family Share feature.

As a note, I was able to set up an Apple acct from, and on, my Android device(mobile phone). So I was a bit confused when only Apple devices were shown for setting up the "Sharing" process.

Kinda makes sense though, you can sign up on another device, but to use specific features like Family Sharing (for AppleTV+), or the many other features like storage or photo sharing, etc. you're moved to purchase an Apple product.

If you can help me further with the TV+ sharing feature, I would be very appreciative. Otherwise, I'm thankful for your reaching out to me anyway.

May 13, 2022 5:12 PM in response to turingtest2

Thank you @turingtest2 for responding to my question. After reading my question, again, I saw that I failed to be more specific about what I was asking about.


I want to "Family Share" my AppleTV+ subscription with my family member. In doing so I was unable to find any set up descriptions for Android users, even though it was with my Android device (mobile phone) that I was able to create an Apple acct for watching AppleTV.


The only devices shown, for setting up the "Family Share" feature however, were Apple devices. I suppose Apple will accept any device to set up an Apple acct, but require you to purchase an Apple device to use the features they offer.


If you know of a way that I can set up the Family Share feature, so I can invite my son to share my AppleTV+ subscription, using my Android device, I would be so thankful.


Thank you again for taking your time to respond to my question.

Family Sharing w/Android device

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