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Check for software updates on your devices

Learn how to update the software on your family's devices.

Smart watch Bark Watch

  1. Open up the Settings app.

  2. Tap Update.

  3. Check for updates and install any available.


Cellular phone icon Bark Phone

  1. Open up the Settings app.

  2. Tap Software Update.

  3. Check for updates and install any available.


Apple icon iPhone, iPad, or iPod

  1. Open up the iOS Settings icon Settings app.

  2. Tap General.

  3. Tap Software Update.

  4. Check for updates and install any available.

    Is it a “beta” software update? Bark is not compatible with beta versions of iOS. Consider removing Beta software from your kid's iPhone or iPad.

  5. Need more help? Learn more.


Android icon Android

  1. Open up the ⚙ Settings app.

  2. Tap System or Software Update.

  3. Check for updates and install any available.

  4. Need more help? Learn more.


Windows 11 icon Windows PC

  1. Right-click the Windows 11 icon Start menu, then choose Settings.

  2. Click Update & Security.

  3. Check for updates and install all updates available, including any "optional" driver updates.

  4. Restart your computer.

  5. Repeat these steps again until there are no new updates.

  6. Need more help? Learn more.


Apple iconMacbook

  1. Apple suggests you back up your Mac before updating.

  2. After you're done, click on the Apple iconApple menu on the top left.

  3. Click System Preferences.

  4. Click Software Update.

  5. Check for updates and install any available.

  6. Need more help? Learn more.


iTunes icon iTunes App

  1. Open iTunes on your home computer.

  2. Then, check out this guide: Update iTunes
    (Select the correct tab in the guide for the update steps relevant to you.)

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