Your child uses the Settings app to change things on the watch, such as display, sound, and connections. Follow the section for the watch your child wears, since access works differently on each model.
Samsung model
Samsung model
The Settings app cannot be blocked from your dashboard, so it is always available on the watch. Your child can open it, but the settings that matter most for safety are protected and cannot be changed. Protected settings include:
Mobile data and location, which stay on so location tracking keeps working and cannot be turned off
Factory reset
Installing new apps
If your child opens a protected setting, it looks grayed out or shows a message like "Protected setting" or "Action Not Allowed."
To open the Settings app, use either method:
Swipe up from the watch face to open the Apps screen, then tap ⚙️ Settings.
Swipe down from the watch face to open the Quick Access panel, then tap ⚙️ Settings.
Schok model
Schok model
On the Schok model, you can block or allow the Settings app from your dashboard.
On your Bark parent app / dashboard, tap your child's name.
Scroll down to Settings and tap Other.
Toggle the Settings app on or off.
When the Settings app is enabled:
It appears in your child's app list.
Your child can access many advanced settings, which is why we recommend keeping it blocked by default.
Your child can connect to new Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices.
When the Settings app is disabled:
The app grays out and becomes inaccessible.
Any action that would open Settings shows the message "Can't open this app."
Your child can still swipe down from the top of the home screen to adjust quick settings like sound, brightness, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. However, connecting to new Wi-Fi or Bluetooth devices (or changing advanced settings) is blocked. Enable the Settings app temporarily if your child needs that access, then block it again when done.