What is Family Sharing?
Family Sharing is an Apple service that enables one family member to share App Store purchases, subscriptions, Apple Music and iCloud storage with up to five other family members. This means you can share App Store purchases and subscriptions such as Apple Music and iCloud storage with your family members. It also allows you to share digital content, including apps, books, music, TV shows, and movies, with your family members. With Family Sharing, you can also track the location of your family members, share photos, and even view each other’s calendars. Family Sharing is an incredibly useful tool for families that want to stay connected.
How to Set Up Family Sharing
Setting up Family Sharing is easy. All you need is an Apple ID and two or more family members. The first step is to create a Family Sharing group. To do this, you’ll need to open the Settings app on your iOS device, tap on “iCloud,” and then tap on “Set Up Family Sharing.” Next, choose the family member who will be the organizer of the group. This person will be the one who approves purchases and subscriptions made by the other family members. You’ll then be asked to enter the Apple ID and password of the organizer. Once this is done, you’ll be asked to confirm the family members who will be included in the Family Sharing group. You can add up to five family members.
Sharing Purchases and Subscriptions
Once you’ve set up a Family Sharing group, you can start sharing App Store purchases and subscriptions with the other family members. To do this, you’ll need to open the App Store and then tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen. Next, tap on “Family Sharing” and then tap on “Share Purchases.” You’ll then be asked to confirm that you want to share purchases with your family members. Once you’ve confirmed, all of your App Store purchases and subscriptions will be shared with the other family members.
Sharing Digital Content
In addition to sharing App Store purchases and subscriptions, you can also share digital content with your family members. This includes apps, books, music, TV shows, and movies. To share digital content, you’ll need to open the App Store and then tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen. Next, tap on “Family Sharing” and then tap on “Share Digital Content.” You’ll then be asked to select which digital content you want to share with your family members. Once you’ve selected the content, all of the digital content will be shared with your family members.
Tracking Location
Family Sharing also allows you to track the location of your family members. To do this, you’ll need to open the Find My app and then tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen. Next, tap on “Family Sharing” and then tap on “Share Location.” You’ll then be asked to confirm that you want to share the location of your family members. Once you’ve confirmed, you’ll be able to track the location of your family members in the Find My app.
Sharing Photos
Family Sharing also allows you to share photos with your family members. To do this, you’ll need to open the Photos app and then tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen. Next, tap on “Family Sharing” and then tap on “Share Photos.” You’ll then be asked to select which photos you want to share with your family members. Once you’ve selected the photos, all of the photos will be shared with your family members.
Sharing Calendars
Family Sharing also allows you to share calendars with your family members. To do this, you’ll need to open the Calendar app and then tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the screen. Next, tap on “Family Sharing” and then tap on “Share Calendars.” You’ll then be asked to select which calendars you want to share with your family members. Once you’ve selected the calendars, all of the calendars will be shared with your family members.
Conclusion
Family Sharing is an incredibly useful tool for families that want to stay connected. With Family Sharing, you can share App Store purchases and subscriptions, digital content, track the location of your family members, share photos, and even view each other’s calendars. Setting up Family Sharing is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. So if you’re looking for an easy way to stay connected with your family, then give Family Sharing a try!