Google Duo’s Family Mode provides a better call experience when young kids are in a Google Duo call. Family Mode hides in-call controls to prevent children from accidentally hanging up or muting the call.
To draw or apply effects with Family Mode, you need Android 6.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Turn on Family Mode
- Start or receive a Google Duo video call.
- At the bottom, tap Menu Family.
- To use effects to do things such as replacing your face with a picture of a flower, tap Effects.
- To draw pictures, tap Doodle.
Tip: To access in-call controls, such as mute and hang up, in the top-left corner, tap the Back arrow .