Microsoft allows parents of Xbox players to remotely block consoles

The American company Microsoft has introduced a new feature for the Xbox Family Settings mobile application, which should

Parents of Xbox owners will love it. So, the company allowed them to remotely block the console using smartphones and tablets.

As planned, the innovation can be used inas a motivation for children to do their homework or help their parents around the house. In particular, the set-top box will not work until the child fulfills the request.

This is not the last new feature in the Xbox FamilySettings designed for parents. They also have the opportunity to set a restriction on the use of Xbox and independently mark which content a child cannot use. Among other things, children can now place orders for purchases of games or add-ons, which parents will learn about through notifications.