Bark can help you monitor your children's Windows PCs, Macbooks, or Chromebooks.
With Bark Premium, you can get alerts about concerning web browsing or searches by setting up the Chrome and Edge extensions on your kid's computer.
Additionally, by connecting the Bark Home device to your home Wi-Fi router, you can block internet access to any app or site they use on their computer while connected to the home Wi-Fi.
What web browser(s) does your child use on their computer?
Microsoft Edge Browser
Bark can monitor Edge on your child's Windows or Mac computer.
Other Browsers or Apps
If you want to block websites on more than just computer browsers, the Bark Home can help! You can block sites/apps on any browser and internet-connected device in the home (including gaming consoles, computers, and smart TVs).
I already have a Bark Home
Now all you need to do is identify the computers and devices to start setting rules that block or allow apps and sites!
I don't have a Bark Home
Consider uninstalling the other web browsers (or blocking them via the built-in parental controls) and only allowing your child to use a web browser that can be monitored by Bark.
For instructions on setting up the built-in Windows, Mac, or Chromebook parental controls, as well as all other available parental controls on the devices and digital services in your home, check out our Tech Guides.
How do I know a computer is protected?
- Open the Bark parent app / dashboard.
- Tap your kid's avatar at the top.
- Tap Monitoring.
If Bark is monitoring your kid's computer browsing, you will see a Chrome or Edge icon with a green checkmark: - Go back.
- Tap Screen Time.
- Tap Devices in blue at the top.
If Bark is filtering your family's computers with the Bark Home, you will see a black Wi-Fi icon with a green checkmark:
(Difference Between “Monitoring” and “Screen Time”)
What all can Bark do on computers?
Here's what Bark can do on different devices.