Troubleshooting location tracking
Get help calibrating the GPS on your kid's device for accurate location alerts and tracking.
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Calibrate LocationIf location tracking is inaccurate, calibrating the GPS on your child's device usually fixes it.
Calibrate location on the Bark PhoneMost of these settings come pre-enabled on the Bark Phone, but if location tracking is inaccurate, here's what to check.
Calibrate location on iOS devicesLocation Services must be set to 'Always' for the Bark Kids app to track your child's iPhone or iPad accurately.
Calibrate location on AndroidLocation Services must be set to 'Always' for the Bark Kids app to track your child's Android phone or tablet accurately. This comes pre-enabled on Bark Phone.
Calibrate location on the Bark WatchMost location settings are enabled by default on the Bark Watch, but connecting to Wi-Fi and restarting can improve accuracy.
Check location permissions on ChromebookLocation permissions for the Bark for Chromebooks app are managed through Android preferences in the Chromebook settings.