SkieCan I use my own Google account on my child's phone?
Yes, after setup. Add your own Google account once Skie is installed if an approved app needs it or you want Play downloads. Before setup, the device must have no Google account. A parent account is the choice we recommend, not a child account.
The order matters. First reset the device with no account, then set up Skie, then add your account if you want it.
Parents do this for a few practical reasons. Some approved apps ask for a Google sign-in. Google Play, if you show it, needs an account to install. Maps and Calendar are happier with one. And your own account lets you keep a backup you control.
Be thoughtful about what you attach. A parent account on a child's phone can bring along your purchases, saved cards and Google Pay. Skie can keep Play hidden and the child cannot spend money in apps that need Play. Still, take a minute to check what the account can do.
A cleaner option for many families is a separate Google account that you create for the child's device and keep the password to yourself. It holds only what you decide to put in it.
Skie does not need the account and does not read it. Chrome sign-in is blocked, so browsing is not tied to it.
If you ever replace the device, the account can be removed and added again on the new one. Replacing the device in the dashboard keeps your child's profile, group and history.