Check for software updates on your devices

Learn how to update the software on your family's devices.


watch-smart.svg  Bark Watch

  1. Open up the Settings app.
  2. Tap Update.
  3. Check for updates and install any available.

bark_phone.svg  Bark Phone

  1. Open up the Settings app.
  2. Tap Software Update.
  3. Check for updates and install any available.

apple_icon.svg  iPhone, iPad, or iPod

  1. Open up the ios_settings_app.jpg Settings app.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Software Update.
  4. Check for updates and install any available.
    Is it a “beta” software update? Bark is not compatible with beta versions of iOS. Consider removing Beta software from your kid's iPhone or iPad.
  5. Need more help? Learn more.

android.svg  Android

  1. Open up the ⚙ Settings app.
  2. Tap System or Software Update.
  3. Check for updates and install any available.
  4. Need more help? Learn more.

windows.png  Windows PC

  1. Right-click the windows.png Start menu, then choose Settings.
  2. Click Update & Security.
  3. Check for updates and install all updates available, including any "optional" driver updates.
  4. Restart your computer.

  5. Repeat these steps again until there are no new updates.
  6. Need more help? Learn more.

apple_classic.png  Macbook

  1. Apple suggests you back up your Mac before updating.
  2. After you're done, click on the apple_icon.svg Apple menu on the top left.
  3. Click System Preferences.
  4. Click Software Update.
  5. Check for updates and install any available.
  6. Need more help? Learn more.

itunes.png  iTunes App

  1. Open iTunes on your home computer.
  2. Then, check out this guide: Update iTunes
    (Select the correct tab in the guide for the update steps relevant to you.)