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Samsung Galaxy AI: AI settings for parents
Most Galaxy AI features can be switched off one at a time in Settings. Some can't be turned off.
Can a parent turn it off? Partly
Partly. You can switch off most Galaxy AI features one by one on the device. Samsung says some can't be turned off. Family Link doesn't have a Galaxy AI switch.
What the AI feature is
Galaxy AI is the set of AI features on newer Samsung phones and tablets, such as live translation, writing help, photo editing, summaries, and Circle to Search.
Age rules
- Samsung says kids under 13 signed in with a Google account can't use some features, including Circle to Search and Generative Wallpaper.
Step by step
Turn off Galaxy AI features (on your kid's phone)
- Open Settings and tap Galaxy AI. On some phones it's under Advanced features or Intelligent features.
- Tap each feature and switch it off.
- Restart the phone.
Source: official help page
Keep AI on the phone only
- In Settings → Galaxy AI, turn on “Process data only on device”. This stops AI features that need Samsung's servers.
Source: official help page
Add Google Family Link for app limits
- Set up Family Link on the Galaxy phone to approve apps and set screen time.
Source: official help page
What parents should know
- Your kid can turn these switches back on. Family Link can't lock them.
- Gemini is also on most Galaxy phones. See our Gemini page to turn it off with Family Link.
Not confirmed yet
We couldn't confirm these from an official source. We'll update this page when we can.
- A parent lock that stops a kid from turning Galaxy AI features back on. We couldn't find one. Source
Sources
- Samsung Support: Turn Galaxy AI features on or off
- Samsung Support: Galaxy AI features unavailable for some accounts
- Samsung Support: Google Family Link on Galaxy
Last checked: October 25, 2026. Made by Samsung. App makers change settings often. If something looks different on your screen, tell us.
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