You can block the internet to websites and apps on mobile devices like iPhones and Androids (via the Bark Kids app) or on home devices like smart TVs and gaming consoles (via the Bark Home).
What you can do:
Block the internet to specific apps and sites (like Snapchat or
badsite.com)Set rules for entire categories of apps and sites (like sexual content)
Schedule when your child can access certain apps and sites (like no YouTube during school hours)
Turn off the internet while still allowing texts and calls
Lock SafeSearch on Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and YouTube
On the Bark Phone and Bark Watch, you can do even more:
Block apps entirely, not just their internet access
Require your approval before new apps can be installed
Set time limits for specific apps (like limiting Minecraft to 1 hour per day)
Set routines for when your child can call or text certain contacts (like no texting during bedtime)
What is the difference between monitoring and screen time?
Bark's monitoring scans your child's texts, photos, videos, social media, and more. We alert you if we detect self-harm, violence, predators, sexual content, or other concerning issues. Learn more.
Bark's screen time and web filtering features let you block or allow access to specific apps and sites. Learn more.
What devices support screen time controls?
Mobile screen time controls work on Androids, iPhones, iPads, and Chromebooks, and are built into the Bark Phone and Bark Watch.
In-home screen time controls work on any device connected to your home Wi-Fi when you set up a Bark Home or a router with Bark built in.
What browsers are compatible?
All browsers are compatible with Bark's screen time and web filtering, including Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
How do I set up mobile screen time controls?
Once you install the Bark Kids app on your child's device, you can block apps and sites whether they're on home Wi-Fi, another network, or cellular data. The Bark Phone and Bark Watch come with Bark Kids pre-installed.
Get set up with these guides:
*Requires a Bark Home or router with Bark built- in.
How do I set up in-home screen time controls?
With a Bark Home or a router with Bark built in, you can block apps and sites on every internet-connected device in your home, including smart TVs, computers, gaming consoles, phones, and tablets.
Get started with these guides:
Where do I manage app blocking and screen time schedules?
Need help troubleshooting?
If something isn't working with your child's app or site blocking, check out these tips: