🚀 How-to guides for setting up Bark
Set up all of your kids and their devices.
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Bark Phone
Learn how to set up a Bark Phone for your kid, and check out tips on blocking apps, contacts, and browsing.
How to set up the Bark Phone
Manage rules for the Bark Phone
Manage the app store on the Bark Phone
Manage the contacts on their Bark Phone
Block sites & apps on the Bark Phone
Set daily time limits for apps on the Bark Phone
Manage texting for the Bark Phone
Manage the camera of the Bark Phone
Manage alarms on the Bark Phone
Remotely set timers for your kid's Bark Phone
Manage browsing on the Bark Phone
How to pause the Bark PhonePause is our remote lock feature.
Schedule routines for the Bark Phone
Add music to a Bark Phone
Back up text messages on the Bark PhoneWhether you’re upgrading or replacing your Bark Phone, you can export text messages and import them into your new Bark Phone.
Find my Bark Phone
Joining and hosting video calls on any device (FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Meet)
How to set up explicit image blocking
Automatically save photos and videos to an SD card on the Bark Phone
Use the My Files app to organize and manage files on your Bark Phone
Transfer contacts, photos, videos, and documents to a new phone
Voicemail on the Bark PhoneLearn how to manage voicemail.
Wi-Fi Calling & Texting on the Bark PhoneEnable this setting to make Wi-Fi calls and texts in the U.S.
How to enable silent mode for Bark Phone and Bark Watch
Unlock the Bark Phone Whoopie Cushion
Create a QR Reader Shortcut on the Bark Phone
How to find your Bark Phone modelCheck settings or the back of the phone.
Check the current battery level of your kid's Bark Phone or Watch
Is my kid's Bark Phone or Watch turned off?
Change the theme and icons of the Bark Phone
How to set up the Bark Watch
Bark Watch Quick Start GuideHave questions about navigating the Bark Watch? Check out our quick start guide below!Â
Manage rules for the Bark Watch
Schedule routines for the Bark Watch
Manage texting for the Bark Watch
Manage the contacts on their Bark Watch
Manage the camera of the Bark Watch
Manage settings app access for the Bark Watch
Connect Bluetooth headphones to the Bark Watch
Remotely set timers for your kid's Bark Watch
Manage alarms on the Bark Watch
How to pause the Bark Watch
Find my Bark WatchThe Bark Watch comes with real-time location tracking pre-installed. If your kid lost their Bark Watch, try using the Bark dashboard to find its last location.
How to charge your Bark Watch
How to change the watch face
How to access apps on the Bark Watch
Check your step count on the Bark Watch
How to view notifications on the Bark Watch
Manage storage space on the Bark Watch
Change the language on your Bark WatchYou can change the language setting on your Bark Watch if it's incorrect or if you've accidentally changed the language to one you don't understand.
How to adjust screen brightness on the Bark WatchIf your Bark Watch's screen is too bright or too dim, here's how to fix it.
Android monitoring
Learn how to set up a Bark Phone, Android, or Amazon Fire device for monitoring to get alerts for bullying, depression, sexual content, and more in your kid’s texts, photos, and videos.
How to Monitor an Android Device & Enable Screen TimeLearn how to set up an Android device.
Install or Update Bark on Androids Supervised with Family Link
Update the Bark Kids App on Android
Learn how to use AndroidsGet more comfortable using Android devices like the Bark Phone, Samsungs, and Pixels with this guide!
How to Monitor an Amazon Fire Tablet & Enable Screen TimeSet up your kid's Amazon Fire.
Update the Bark Kids App on Amazon Fire
How to monitor Pinwheel devices with BarkSet up Bark on your kid's Pinwheel.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch monitoring
Learn how to set up iOS devices for monitoring to get alerts on bullying, depression, sexual content, and more in your kid’s texts, photos, and videos.
Connect the Bark Desktop App to your accountThe Bark Desktop App for Windows and Mac helps you monitor your child’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
How to Monitor an iPhone, iPad, or iPod TouchThere are a few different ways to monitor your child's iPhone, iPad or iPod.
How to prompt Bark to analyze an iOS device whenever you wantHow to start a scan of an iOS device for monitoring.
Do I need to leave my computer on to monitor iOS?Does my computer need to be on for iOS monitoring?
How to Monitor Safari Browsing on iOSAdd the Safari extension to your kid's iPhone or iPad.
Allow or Block SafariUse Apple Screen Time to allow or Block Safari
How to Monitor iOS Devices with the Bark HomeSet up iPhone or iPad monitoring with the Bark Home.
How to Monitor iOS Devices with the Bark Desktop AppLearn how to set up iPhone and iPad monitoring with your computer.
Recommended Sleep Settings for MacHelp your Mac computer stay consistent with Bark by managing sleep settings.
Recommended Sleep Settings for WindowsHelp your Windows computer stay consistent with Bark by managing sleep settings.
Prevent your computer from going to sleepHelp your computer stay consistent with Bark by managing sleep settings.
LED Lights on the Bark SyncLearn what the light colors and flashes mean.
How to Monitor iOS Devices with the Bark SyncLearn how to set up the Bark Sync for the first time.
Screen time and filtering
Customize the apps and sites your child can access during particular times of days or different days of the week.
Manage your kid’s screen time scheduleBlock internet access at Bedtime automatically.
How to allow an app or websiteLearn how to un-block internet access to an app or site.
How to block an app or websiteLearn how to block internet access to an app or site.
How to add bonus screen time to your kid's scheduleGive your child extra screen time time without changing the rules
Copy screen time rules between children or between routinesImport the rules or routines from one child to another child
How to pause the internetStop all apps and browser pages from loading.
How to test app and site blocking is workingCheck if web filtering rules are applying correctly.
In-home filtering
Learn more about how Bark Home lets you manage screen time and filter content on all of the internet-connected devices in your home, like smart TVs, computers, gaming consoles, phones, tablets, and more).
What is in-home filtering?Block apps and sites on all internet-connected devices in your home.
How to set up in-home filtering
In-Home Filtering ProfilesLearn the difference between Unmanaged, Shared, and Ignored.
Identify and Rename Devices for In-Home FilteringThis makes it easier to manage web filtering.
How to set up in-home screen time controls
How to set up the Bark Home
Is my router compatible with the Bark Home?Most likely, yes!
How to find your router model
LED Lights on the Bark Home
LED Lights on the Bark Home (5100 Model)Learn what the lights on your Bark Home mean.
LED Lights on the Bark Home (5000 Model)Learn what the lights on your Bark Home mean.
How to set up a router with Bark built-in
What routers have Bark built-in?
How to find your Bark Home modelLook at the bottom label or check out our reference images.
Integrating Bark Home into your existing networkThis article is for users with an advanced network setup.
Prevent a device from being blocked by in-home filteringJust select ignore.
How to remove a Bark Home or router from your accountDelete it from your dashboard.
Computer monitoring
Set up a Windows PC, Macbook, or Chromebook for monitoring.
How to set up Bark on computersThis includes Windows PC, Mac, and Chromebook.
How to monitor your kid's ChromebookSet up your kid's Chromebook with the app and browser extensions.
How to monitor your kid's Macbook
How to monitor your kid's Windows PC
How to Monitor Google Chrome on ComputersInstall the Bark for Chrome extension on your child's browser.
How to Monitor Microsoft Edge on ComputersInstall the Bark for Edge extension on your child's browser.
Update the Bark for Chromebooks App