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Schedule routines for the Bark Watch

Set automatic rules for different times of day, like limiting the camera during school hours or blocking the texting at bedtime.

Types of Routines

Routines let you schedule different rules throughout the day or week. If you'd rather keep things simple, just use the Default Rules routine as your one set of rules.

Here are the built-in routine types:

  • 🟪 Bedtime: Limit device usage when it’s time for lights out. Customize what kids can access during Bedtime.

  • 🟩 School time: Limit what can be accessed during the school day. Customize the apps/sites they need for school or homework.

  • 🟨 Free time: Dedicated time to use devices just for fun.

  • 🟦 Any other time (Default rules): The default rules when other routines aren't scheduled.


How to schedule routines

  1. On your Bark parent app / dashboard, tap your child's name.

  2. Scroll down to Schedule.

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    • To add a routine, tap +Add.

    • To edit an existing routine's schedule, tap the plus icon on the top right of the routine.

    • To apply a temporary override, tap Start or Delay.

    • To view your schedule by week, tap the 🗓️ calendar icon to the right of Schedule.

    • To delete a routine, tap the 🗓️ calendar to the right of Schedule, tap the routine, and then tap the trash can.

  3. Changes may take a few minutes to take effect.


How to customize rules per routine

  1. On your Bark parent app / dashboard, tap your child's name.

  2. Scroll down to Settings to manage the contact, text, camera, or silent mode rules for a routine.

  3. The routine currently in effect is labeled Active.

  4. Changes may take a few minutes to take effect.

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