Can I sign in on play store but not gmail on my kids tablets to allow updates??

[AC Question]

I am wondering if there is a way to allow my kid's tablets to update under my google account without them having access to my gmail. I do not use the gmail as my main email but do not want other people to be able to send messages from the account. ie exwife

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Try a kid-safe launcher, like Kids Place. You can control which apps and services are available to the user.