T-Mobile updates its mobile and data plans as needed but we haven’t heard since that T-Mobile ONE Family plan getting free Netflix subscription. We also remember expansion of Simple Choice family plans tablet options but that was four years ago already. The Un-carrier is bent on improving communication and relationships among families and so it is launching the T-Mobile Family Mode. It’s not exactly a new app but more of a digital solution for parents to have peace of mind over their children’s use of gadgets.

T-Mobile FamilyMode will allow parents to check the screen time and online activities of their kids right on their smartphones across different devices at home. What the T-Mobile FamilyMode Home Base does is connect to your WiFi and see what the little ones and teenagers have been up to. It allows easier management of everyone in the family and keeping track of activities even when you are away from home.

The T-Mobile FamilyMode system consists of a special device that costs $20 and the T-Mobile FamilyMode app that requires a $10 monthly fee. The system works by monitoring, filtering, and setting time limits for different gadgets. It’s not only for the smartphone or tablet but also for the smart TV, laptop, or gaming console.