Family Device Inventory
Every screen in the house, who controls it, and where the gaps in the rules are.
Across nine device types each has a typical first age and a question about who controls it, and the gap people miss is that control transfers by drift rather than by decision.
Family Device Inventory
Frequently asked
Is the Family Device Inventory free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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