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Verizon Smart Family - Set Message Limits

2026-10-22 14:58:23.134

Verizon Smart Family - Set Message Limits

Here's how to set message limits on a child device using the parent app on your smartphone or tablet.
Text limits can be applied to messages that are sent and received over the cellular network. It does not apply to messages sent within Apple iMessage, chat messages sent within Google Messages or activity on other messaging apps.
To perform the steps below, you need to:
  • Ensure the Smart Family™ app is installed on the parent device.
  • Sign in to the app using a My Verizon user ID or mobile number that has Account Owner or Manager access privileges.
  • Ensure the child device is powered off prior to adding or removing limits.
  1. From the Smart Family parent app, tap the
    Family Profiles tab
     (bottom menu).
  2. Choose the profile of the family member you wish to view.
  3. From the Parental Controls section, tap
    Restrict usage
    .
  4. From the Manage controls section, tap
    Text limits
    .
  5. Tap
    Text limit
    .
    This option is unavailable for lines on the justkids plan or Android tablets.
  6. Enter the text limit.
    Once the limit is reached, text messaging is restricted (except to/from trusted contacts) until the next billing cycle.
    ]our child receives a free text alert when they're within 15 messages of the limit; You receive an alert once they've reached the limit.
  7. Tap
    Save
    .