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.
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Connect the Bark Desktop App to your accountIf you're setting up on your own computer, connecting via browser is faster than entering a pairing code manually.
How to set up monitoring on iPhone and iPadiOS setup | Monitor texts, photos, videos, WhatsApp, and Kik using your home computer, Bark Sync, or Bark Home.
How to prompt Bark to analyze an iOS device whenever you wantBark scans iOS devices every 3–6 hours by default, but you can trigger a manual scan anytime from your dashboard.
Do I need to leave my computer on to monitor iOS?For the Bark Desktop App to scan your child's iOS device, your computer needs to be on and connected to the same Wi-Fi.
How to Monitor Safari Browsing on iOSAdd the Safari extension to your kid's iPhone or iPad.
Allow or Block SafariUse Apple's Screen Time to block Safari, disable incognito mode, and restrict adult websites on your child's iPhone or iPad.
How to Monitor iOS Devices with the Bark HomeWhen your child's iPhone or iPad connects to your home Wi-Fi, the Bark Home automatically scans it for potential issues.
How to Monitor iOS Devices with the Bark Desktop AppWhen your child's iPhone or iPad connects to the same Wi-Fi as your computer, the Bark Desktop App automatically scans it for potential issues.
Recommended Sleep Settings for MacSet your Mac to stay awake so the Bark Desktop App can scan your child's iOS device as often as possible.
Recommended Sleep Settings for WindowsSet Windows to never sleep so the Bark Desktop App can scan your child's iOS device as often as possible.
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.