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Schedule routines for the Bark Watch

Types of routinesPrefer to stick to one solid ruleset to keep it simple? Just focus on the Default Rules routine!Otherwise, use these rout...

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Types of routines

Prefer to stick to one solid ruleset to keep it simple? Just focus on the Default Rules routine!

Otherwise, use these routines to schedule automatic rules throughout the day or week.

For example:

  • 🟪 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, like Zoom or Google Workspace.

  • 🟨 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 schedule a routine, tap the gray +Add.

    • To edit the existing schedule of a routine, tap on the top right of the routine.

    • To apply a temporary override for a routine, tap Start or Delay, whichever applicable.

    • To view your schedule in a week format, tap 🗓️ to the right of Schedule.

  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 says Active.

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

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