In response to kmw.usa. Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+ and Apple Arcade. Some features are not available in all countries or regions. JDfunky, Aug 8, 2016 6:35 AM in response to MarkBinDC, Aug 8, 2016 2:26 PM in response to MarkBinDC, User profile for user: That's it. Hundreds of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines at your fingertips. In-App purchase request works now. My family would receive the invitation, but when pressing the "Join" button, nothing would happen. In response to Jim Constant. In addition, my son has a credit balance on his iTunes account, but I'm still being asked to approve spending my cash on an in-app purchase. But I found a solution that is working for me thus far. Access to some services is limited to 10 devices. She's on an iPhone 5 running iOS 8.0.2, Nov 28, 2014 4:54 PM in response to MarkBinDC I see the notification on my notifications screen. Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. For me. I have been on the phone several times with Apple and tried a few things to no avail. without any other reason as to why it's failing. As I added family members, invites via iMessage were sent to each member as expected. All of that worked fine. This applies to both purchases and free downloads. Steam Family Library Sharing is one of the most useful features Steam could have offered to its users. Note: If you're a member of an existing Google family group, you can't purchase a YouTube family plan, but you can ask your family manager to make the purchase. Just select the family member whose collection you’d like to browse, then download or play the content you choose. You'll still only need one person to approve a request, though, not both. To get started, create an Apple ID for each child and then add them to your Family Sharing group. I'm trying to invite a particular family member to my google home so that she can use her spotify acct on the google home speaker in her room. I can see her phone on my Find My Phone, and she was able to request an APP that I approved via an "ask to buy" notification on my phone. Over 70 million songs ready to stream or download, ad‑free. That means that if one person is busy and can't approve a request, the other parent can. 2020 SI do you know if this has anything to do with running different versions of iOS. Questions? If you're the organizer for the family group, you can remove other members as needed. Suddenly stopped working a few days ago. 1: You need iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite. The notification background color gets lighter for a split second, the font on the upper status bar changes from white to black, but nothing happens. I'm running 8.1.3 on my phone, but they are still on 8.1.1. Use Face ID on iPhone X to Approve Family Sharing Download Requests. Copyright © Note that this can't be used to play together in a party - only one person at a time can play games from a shared library. Now she's tried to purchase a song on iTunes, and was able to send another "ask to buy" notification that I received. The weird thing is that it is inconsistent, I managed to successfully approve one app a few days ago, but now cannot approve any more. Previous to Family Sharing, families had to use one Apple ID for all their purchases—a pain on a number of levels. August 2016 - This issue is still happening for me. Dec 8, 2014 3:58 PM in response to MarkBinDC You can also name another family member as a parent/guardian, so that you’re always on the same page when it comes to your kids and their screen time. Bundle iCloud with up to five other great services. iCloud requires iOS 5 or later on iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro, iPad or later, iPad Air or later, or iPad mini or later; a Mac computer with OS X Lion 10.7.5 or later; or a PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8 (Outlook 2007 or later or an up‑to‑date browser is required for accessing email, contacts and calendars). Your entire family can share a single iCloud storage plan large enough to store everyone’s photos, videos and files. In response to HelpMeApple321, Aug 9, 2017 5:44 AM in response to Jim Constant Was having the same issue in iOS 10.3.3, as well as the prior version. All of that worked fine. When your family sets up purchase sharing, all new Apple Books and App Store purchases will be billed to the organiser’s account. Screen Time can give you a better understanding of how much time your kids spend using apps, visiting websites and on their devices overall. But if Ask to Buy is turned on for children in the family, the organiser can still call the shots. Once authorized by the lender, family members on shared computers may access, download and play a … In response to MarkBinDC. And Family Sharing lets you all share photos, your family calendar, even your location with Find My iPhone to keep everyone connected. Find My makes it easy to keep track of one another, whether you’re coordinating a meet-up spot at a shopping centre or you just want to know when the kids get home from school. Content downloaded from family members or acquired via redemption codes is not subject to Ask to Buy. Apple Music's family plan is hooked into iOS and macOS's Family Sharing feature, which lets different Apple IDs share calendars, photos, movies, TV, and music. On your Mac. It allows multiple users to use the same Steam library games after a process of verification. Dec 13, 2014 7:06 AM in response to MarkBinDC Family Sharing lets you enable the "Ask to Buy" feature for younger children. Requesting access will send the game owner an authorization email. In response to njon99. You can even help locate each other’s missing devices. Once authorized by the lender, family members on shared computers may access, download and play a … I don't know where to go to get approval or decline for the children request purchase Restrictions and other terms apply. Less, User profile for user: But the alerts on iPad and iPhone hang on a blank screen still. HTH, Jan 31, 2015 6:43 PM in response to kmw.usa It's not possible to remove a child under 13 from your family group. Between you, you’ll be able to share purchased content including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows and books. New purchases appear in the Purchased tab in Apple Books, the App Store or iTunes for each family member. Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an iCloud storage plan, and a family photo … For example, if a child wants to buy an app, the family approver can see the app and decide whether to allow it. Photo stream: Devices in the same Family Sharing group share a shared Family photo stream in the Photos app. Choose what you want to share, invite your family members to join and enjoy each other’s digital company. In response to MarkBinDC, This was plaguing me as well. Simply send an invitation for them to share their location. Some features require a Wi‑Fi connection. Click Family Sharing. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums. Other family members can access your collection in the same way. Thanks Jim! Dec 23, 2014 9:23 AM in response to MarkBinDC First of all, I had this painfully complex setup working for a few days yet now it's telling me that to play the game I want I need to request prmission AGAIN, and yet when I do that there is no email sent, it tells me that the owner needs to sign on and activate the family sharing. Nov 30, 2014 10:45 AM in response to MarkBinDC With Family Sharing, you’ll be able to set up a group of up to 6 people. A notification appears on your device. Aug 8, 2016 6:35 AM in response to MarkBinDC iOS 8 or later and OS X Yosemite or later are required to set up or join a Family Sharing group, and are recommended for full functionality. Make sure that you're signed in to the iTunes & App Store using the... Review your Family Sharing settings. kmw.usa, Dec 23, 2014 9:23 AM in response to MarkBinDC, Jan 31, 2015 6:43 PM in response to kmw.usa, User profile for user: Removing and replacing the family member immediately resolved whatever conflict was creating the glitch. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Best of all, Family Sharing lets you share eligible music, movies, TV shows, books, and apps from the iTunes, iBooks, and App Store so … If your child sees an "Unable to Ask Permission" message Check the Apple ID that you're using for purchases. Hey Apple this is 2016, why isnt this working consistently all the time? Learn how to create an Apple ID for your child. MarkBinDC, Nov 28, 2014 4:54 PM in response to MarkBinDC, User profile for user: Family Sharing is broken, but Apple could easily fix it With several Family Sharing-enabled services on the way, now is the time for Apple to fix its family payments problem. Content can be hidden by family members; hidden content is not available for download. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. Family Sharing also sets up a family calendar where everyone can view, add or change events and appointments, and get an alert when something changes. Apple media purchases: Accounts linked via Family Sharing share purchases from the App Store, iBooks Store, and iTunes Store, including apps, books, TV shows, movies, and music. In response to MarkBinDC. Same issue. What’s Shared. Set limits on purchases with Ask to Buy Original shows and movies from the world’s best storytellers. Question: That means a parent or guardian has to approve any purchases a child wants to make, including movies, music, apps, tv shows, and more. Music, movies, TV shows and books can be downloaded on up to 10 devices per account, five of which can be computers. The Apple One free trial includes only services that you are not currently using through a free trial or a subscription. One adult in your family — the organiser — invites all the other members to join and sets up accounts for anyone under the age of 13.1 Once family members join, Family Sharing is set up on everyone’s devices automatically. NelsonPM, Dec 8, 2014 3:58 PM in response to MarkBinDC, Dec 13, 2014 7:06 AM in response to MarkBinDC, User profile for user: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Family Sharing. a shared credit card or debit card that is used for all future purchases). DirtyDawg, Aug 9, 2017 5:44 AM in response to Jim Constant. Having problems too. For parents that have an iPhone X, things are about to get a lot easier for you in iOS 11.3, which finally lets you approve app and media downloads on your child's iPhone using Face ID instead of typing in a password. No ads, no in-app purchases. If you're the family organiser, click Purchase Sharing and make sure Share My Purchases is turned on. This article lists 10 facts you need to know to help you decide whether enabling the Family Sharing service is right for your situation. Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News+ and Apple Arcade require a subscription. Set limits on purchases with Ask to Buy Before your children can make a purchase, they must ask for your permission. Now, the borrower should attempt to launch one of the games in the shared library which will open request to share. All of our devices (my kids and I) are updated to latest iOS 9.3.3. Looks like no one’s replied in a while. Can't approve family sharing request Family Sharing is a feature introduced with Apple’s latest operating systems. Family members access each service from their own Apple IDs, so they see only their own content, preferences and recommendations — not the whole family’s. Click Details next to the family member's name, then select Parent/Guardian. When you set up purchase sharing, everyone … So when it’s school photo day, pizza night or just a trip to the beach, everyone’s in the know. Family Sharing requires a personal Apple ID signed in to iCloud. This is the worst support I've ever seen. The request is on that list and I can respond to it there. I think it worked one time, then changed to this behavior. All postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the. Then click Family to see if Ask to Buy is turned on for your family members' accounts. If you're a family member, you can join a family group to share a YouTube family plan. Same issue. When you use Screen Time with Family Sharing, you can review your kids’ activity reports and set time limits for specific apps from your own device. You can share your membership with up to 5 other family members in your household. As I was setting up Family Sharing, I ran into a bit of a snag. In response to MarkBinDC. Unlimited access to more than 100 games. Apple Inc. All rights reserved. I cannot find another way to approve her request. More Whether it’s music, TV and movies, news or games, Apple entertainment services have something for everyone. This issue has resolved for me with updating all devices to 8.1.2. Can't approve family sharing request I've set up ios8 iCloud Family Sharing, with my Apple ID as the family organizer account and a newly created iCloud account for my daughter. Family Sharing is a Steam feature that allows you to share your game library with family and friends, allowing them to play your games, earn their own achievements and have their own savegames on authorized accounts/computers without having to purchase the game themselves. I get this problem all the time. Everyone can add photos, videos and comments to the album whenever they like and get notified when something new is added. Bump. In response to MarkBinDC. You'll have to transfer them to another group instead. hshginn, Jan 9, 2017 2:50 PM in response to HelpMeApple321, User profile for user: Jim Constant, Dec 2, 2014 5:56 AM in response to MarkBinDC, User profile for user: Dec 2, 2014 5:56 AM in response to MarkBinDC I found that logging into MacOS will allow some of the requests to be displayed and approved. Anyone get an indication when it'll be fixed? Apple disclaims any and all liability for the acts, omissions and conduct of any third parties in connection with or related to your use of the site. HelpMeApple321, Aug 7, 2016 11:47 PM in response to njon99, User profile for user: You can review the request, then approve or decline it. If you have a child or teen, a parent or guardian can set limits on content, approve downloads and purchases, and set up Apple Cash with Family Sharing. If you are the family organizer, you can't leave the family without disbanding the entire group. In response to MarkBinDC. I removed my kids from Family Sharing and then added them back. Click Family in the sidebar. This is really frustrating now because I have to purchase all apps under my account, and delete the Apps just to give my kids the apps they are requesting. Unfortunately, family sharing doesn't share apps by default. When a child initiates a purchase, an alert is sent to the organiser, who can review the download and approve or decline it from their own device. But for some reason everytime I send an invite it says "Request Failed Your request could not be completed." Am I missing something obvious, or is this a bug? If I go to her phone and try to purchase the song again, it only gives her the option to ask my permission -- no choice to have me approve it in person, which I thought was supposed to be an option. Some features require iOS 13 or iPadOS and macOS Catalina. A request showed up as a small banner on the top of my device but when I try to unlock the iPad I could not find the request. I've been able to resolve the issues I was having EXCEPT for being able to approve IN-APP purchases. I can authorize App purchases, but not in-app purchases. To enable Family Library Sharing, first be sure you have Steam Guard security enabled via Steam > Settings > Account in the Steam Client. In response to MarkBinDC. Furthermore, even new apps have the option to turn family sharing off. If you want to keep some purchases private, you can choose to hide individual items. Apple One requires a subscription. Steam Family Sharing allows friends and family members to play one another's games while earning their own Steam achievements and saving their own game progress to the Steam cloud. In response to MarkBinDC. When you set up purchase sharing, everyone … Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books and App Store purchases; an iCloud storage plan; and a family photo album. Each of the maximum 5 allowed accounts can use the same library on 10 different devices and it’s important to state that only one of the users can use the library in any instance. Aug 8, 2016 2:26 PM in response to MarkBinDC I will continue to pursue Apple support and post here with any news. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. How Apple Music and Family Sharing works. Steam Family Sharing allows friends and family members to play one another's games while earning their own Steam achievements and saving their own game progress to the Steam cloud. If you have a child or teen, a parent or guardian can set limits on content, approve downloads and purchases, and set up Apple Cash with Family Sharing. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. All of our devices have the latest iOS btw - 8.1.2. I've set up ios8 iCloud Family Sharing, with my Apple ID as the family organizer account and a newly created iCloud account for my daughter. doctrsnoop, Nov 30, 2014 10:45 AM in response to MarkBinDC, User profile for user: This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. If the family organiser approves the request and completes the purchase, the item automatically downloads to the child's device. Family Sharing provides all that capability and more. 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