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.
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How to set up an Android phone or tabletInstall the Bark Kids app from bark.us/android to enable monitoring, screen time controls, and location tracking.
Install or Update Bark on Androids Supervised with Family LinkIf you use Google Family Link, you'll need to allow apps from unknown sources inside the Family Link app before installing Bark.
Update the Bark Kids App on AndroidThe app updates automatically on the Bark Phone and Watch, but Androids require a manual update through the browser.
Learn how to use AndroidsA guide to Android basics like connecting to Wi-Fi, making calls, managing contacts, and more.
How to set up an Amazon Fire tabletInstall the Bark Kids app on an Amazon Fire tablet to enable monitoring, screen time controls, and location tracking.
Update the Bark Kids App on Amazon FireKeep the Bark Kids app up to date on Amazon Fire tablets to make sure monitoring keeps working properly.
How to monitor Pinwheel devices with BarkThe Bark Kids app monitors texts, photos, videos, and more on Pinwheel devices when installed through the Pinwheel Caregiver Portal.