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How to Use Android Family Hub in Settings

Find and use the new Android Family Hub in Settings to manage family members, shared subscriptions, locations, and Calendar events.

November 9, 2026 Yum News

Google confirmed Android Family Hub in the November 2026 Google System Services release notes. The feature arrives with Google Play services version 26.43 and places a dedicated Family section near the top of the Settings app.

Previously, family managers jumped between the Family Link app, Play Store pages, and Google Account settings. Family Hub gathers members, shared plans, Calendar events, and location details into one screen, similar to the Family section on iOS.

What the Family Hub Shows

Early sightings on Pixel 11 devices show a Family entry at the top of Settings, between the Google account row and Network settings. Tapping it opens a page that lists family members along with shared Google One storage, Google AI plans, and YouTube Premium.

The same screen surfaces Calendar events that involve multiple family members and current shared locations. It also offers suggestions aimed at the family manager. Child supervision controls still live mainly in the Family Link app, so the Hub summarizes rather than fully replaces those tools.

Android phone showing Settings menu

Check Whether Family Hub Is Available

The feature rolls out gradually through Play services. Having version 26.43 installed does not guarantee the Family entry appears immediately.

Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
Look near the top for a Family entry. On Pixel devices it sits between the account header and Network & internet.
If it is missing, confirm Play services version: Settings > Apps > See all apps > Google Play services > App details. The version should start with 26.43 or higher.
Restart the phone or wait a few days. System Services updates often reach users in stages.

Early reports focused on Pixel 11 units, but the delivery method is Play services rather than a Pixel-only update, so other Android phones may receive it as the rollout continues.

Manage Shared Subscriptions and Members

Once the Family entry appears, open it to review who is in the group. You can invite additional members from the same screen or through the existing family management flow.

Shared plans appear with usage details. Google One storage shows remaining space for the family. YouTube Premium and Google AI plan status sit alongside it so you can confirm who currently benefits. For deeper subscription changes you still open the relevant app or account page, but the Hub gives the overview without switching apps.

If you do not yet have a family group, the Hub may prompt you to create one. Creating a group remains free and supports up to six members. One person becomes the family manager and can invite others by email or phone number.

Family using phones together

View Locations and Calendar Events

Shared location cards let the family manager see current positions of members who have enabled sharing. This mirrors the location view already available in Family Link but surfaces it inside Settings.

Calendar events that include more than one family member appear in a dedicated section. Private events stay private. The Hub does not replace the Calendar app; it only highlights joint events so the manager can spot them quickly.

For full parental controls such as screen-time limits, app approvals, and content filters, open the Family Link app. The Hub links to those tools rather than duplicating every control.

Tips for Family Managers

Update Google Play services regularly so the Hub appears as soon as the server-side flag reaches your account.
Keep at least one adult as family manager. Only the manager can invite members or change certain sharing settings.
Review shared location permissions in Family Link if a member’s location does not appear in the Hub.
Pair the Hub with the recent Find Hub left-behind alerts if you track physical items for family members. See our guide on enabling Find Hub left-behind alerts.

The feature is still rolling out, so expect the exact layout to vary slightly between devices and software versions. Google has not published a full device list or a fixed date for stable availability.