How to configure family access to iPhone and iPad and disable?
If your family has several iPhone gadgets, then configure "family access" for them. But what it is useful and how to include it, we will tell.
The "Family Access" option on the iPhone appeared on iOS 8 and is intended to use all the close people of general applications. Previously, to download a paid application, a film or a song near a person, I had to log in to your device under my Apple ID, which was not very comfortable and even dangerous.
But today the acquisition can be used together with six people at once. And at the same time it is not necessary to use with them one account. Suppose you purchased the application on your device. For a trusted person, it was possible to use them, it is enough for him to go to the AppStore store and download it. The same applies to other files. In addition, you will always know what your family has plans and what happens in their lives. "Family access" allows you to make general photo albums, calendar, events, and the program "Find iPhone" will allow you to view the devices of your relatives.
To all this you had, you need to configure "Family Access" on the iPhone.
Activate ICloud Drive.
This resource is a cloud storage. If you are not used yet, activate the function in the phone settings. Just make the slider turned on and cloud will work.
We draw your attention to the fact that the service can only work with devices with the IOS 8 and OS X Yosemite system. Therefore, when using a device with an old firmware version and desire to download data from ICloud to it, it will not be possible to use the option.
Setting
- Open your smartphone and select iCloud
Activation of family access to the iPhone
- Next you need a partition to configure family access. By the way, he is called
- You immediately displays the text on how this option works.
How to configure family access to iPhone?
- After reading the data, click "Start work"
- Next, you need to enter account data, from where it is planned to use common purchases. If the main account is used for these purposes, then go down to the down and enter the login and password
- Next, you will be told about what acquisitions can be shared
How to activate family access to iPhone?
- Now allow other people to make purchases. Do not be afraid that the money will pay uncontrollably, as before you pay for something, you must confirm the action. Moreover, you can specify whether you want other family members to know your location
Now the function activated and works. You only need to add trusted people. To do this, you will need their Apple ID.
Family access is a convenient feature that allows you to save significant amounts. Now it is not necessary to buy the same track, a film or program several times, so they will be available without restrictions for each family member.