Sony Android devices include a feature called Stamina Mode, which can restrict background apps like Bark. To make sure Bark works properly, disable Stamina Mode and adjust a few additional battery settings.
On your kid's Sony device, open the ā Settings app.
Tap Battery.
Tap Stamina Mode.
Tap on Never or turn it off.
Then, tap < back until you get to the Battery settings.
Tap the three dots on the top right.
Tap Battery optimization.
Tap Apps.
Tap Bark.
Make sure Bark is not being affected by battery settings.
Next, open the ā Settings app again.
Tap Apps & Notifications.
Tap Advanced.
Tap Special app access.
Tap Power saving feature.
Find Bark and change to Excepted.