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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.

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How to set up the Bark PhoneCongrats on your kid's new Bark Phone! Here's our quick-start guide. Whether this is your first Bark Phone or a replacement, it comes wi...
Manage rules for the Bark PhoneThe Bark Phone gives families features like time limits for app usage, app approval, contact approval, and more.Check out our video playli...
Manage the app store on the Bark PhoneWho can manage Play Store accessYour ability to customize Play Store access depends on your Bark Phone plan. Plan App store access Adva...
Manage the contacts on their Bark PhoneWho can change Contact ApprovalYour ability to customize Contact Approval depends on your Bark Phone plan. Plan Contact approval Advanc...
Block sites & apps on the Bark PhoneWho can download apps from the app storeYour kid's ability to download apps from the Google Play Store depends on your Bark Phone plan. P...
Set daily time limits for apps on the Bark PhoneSet daily app time limits App time limits, an exclusive Bark Phone feature, let you control your child's daily app and site usage. For exa...
Manage texting for the Bark PhoneHow to block or allow texting On your Bark parent app / dashboard, tap your child's name. Scroll down to Settings. Allow or block Texting....
Manage the camera of the Bark PhoneHow to block or allow the camera On your Bark parent app / dashboard, tap your child's name. Scroll down to Settings. Allow or block Camer...
Manage alarms on the Bark PhoneAdd or Remove Alarms From your dashboard, tap your child's name and then scroll down to Alarms. When you add an alarm... You can schedule...
Remotely set timers for your kid's Bark PhoneAdd or Remove Timers From your dashboard: Tap your child's name and then scroll down to Timers. When you add a timer... Your kid will g...
Manage browsing on the Bark PhoneWho can change browser accessYour ability to customize browser access depends on your Bark Phone plan. Plan Browser access Advanced Can...
How to pause the Bark PhoneHow to PausePause is our remote lock feature. Here's how to use it! Open up your parent app / dashboard. Under your child's name, tap ⏸ Pa...
Schedule routines for the Bark PhoneTypes of RoutinesPrefer to stick to one solid ruleset to keep it simple? Just focus on the Default Rules routine!Otherwise, use these rout...
Add music to a Bark PhoneYour child can use the Bark Phone to listen to music and podcasts. Music streaming apps such as Spotify play music using an internet conne...
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.On the old Ba...
Find my Bark PhoneThe Bark Phone comes with real-time location tracking pre-installed. You can also set up Google and Samsung location tracking if you'd lik...
Joining and hosting video calls on any device (FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Meet)Anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 15 or later can create a link to a FaceTime video call. With that link, any device,...
How to set up explicit image blockingThis feature deletes images with child nudity that are saved to the Bark Phone (like downloads, screenshots, and images taken from the cam...
Automatically save photos and videos to an SD card on the Bark PhoneBy default, the camera saves photos and videos to the internal memory of the Bark Phone. If your kid has added an SD card for additional s...
Use the My Files app to organize and manage files on your Bark PhoneAll Bark Phones have the My Files app to manage pictures, videos, music, documents, and downloads. You can also use My Files to move or ac...
Transfer contacts, photos, videos, and documents to a new phoneAre you switching from another phone to a Bark Phone and want to know how to move your contacts, photos, and videos over? There are many w...
Voicemail on the Bark PhoneAll Bark Phones on the Advanced Plans come with voicemail, as well as unlimited talk and text. Bark Phones on the Starter Plan have no app...
Wi-Fi Calling & Texting on the Bark PhoneWith the Bark Phone, your child can make Wi-Fi calls and texts in the U.S. Here's how to set it up.  Open the ⚙ Settings app on the Bark P...
How to enable silent mode for Bark Phone and Bark WatchWith both the Bark Phone and Bark Watch, you can create routines that automatically apply specific settings during set times (like School ...
Unlock the Bark Phone Whoopie CushionReady for a purely fun new feature of the Bark Phone? We’ve added a digital whoopie cushion you can unlock to introduce a little levity in...
Create a QR Reader Shortcut on the Bark PhoneHere’s how to add a shortcut to the built-in QR code reader: On the Bark Phone, swipe down from the top of the screen to access the qu...
How to find your Bark Phone modelLearning your Bark Phone model is easy. Here are two ways to find it: Through the Settings appOn your kid's Bark Phone, go to the Settin...
Check the current battery level of your kid's Bark Phone or WatchThis feature helps ensure your kids have enough battery for their activities and can't use the classic “my phone died" excuse — the 21st c...
Is my kid's Bark Phone or Watch turned off?You can tell if a Bark Phone or Watch is turned off with this guide! Open up your parent app / dashboard. If you see Off under your child...
Change the theme and icons of the Bark PhoneBecause the Bark Phone is a Samsung, it comes with most Samsung features, like Themes to customize the look of the phone. Here's how to us...