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Xbox 360 Family Timer

To set the Family Timer:

  1. Click on "Family Timer" in the Family Settings menu.
  2. When setting the Timer, you have three options: "Daily," "Weekly," or "Off."
    • If you select "Daily," you can choose how long you want the gamer to have access in 15-minute increments.
    • If you select "Weekly," you set access in one-hour increments.
  3. When the Family Timer is set, the gamer will receive warnings before the session expires to allow them to save their progress in the game they are playing.
  4. When the Timer expires, a pop-up will alert the gamer that the session is ending and will offer three options: "Add More Time," "Suspend Timer," or "Shut Down Console." In order to select the "Add More Time" and "Suspend Timer" functions, the gamer will be required to enter the pass code.

Since the Family Timer is set per console and not per gamer, anyone using the console will count against the time limit. By simply using your pass code, you can suspend the Family Timer or add more time without affecting the settings.

The Family Timer is just one of the ways you can ensure a balanced and healthy gaming experience for your family. Visit www.GetGameSmart.ca for more tools and resources on safe and balanced video gaming.