Add a device or account for monitoring

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Unlimited monitoring is included with a Bark Premium subscription. Here's how to get set up!


Add phones, tablets, and computers

On the new UI:

  1. Log in to your dashboard.
  2. Tap on your child's name.
  3. On the top right, tap the new UI - add new device or app icon top right 2.png Add icon.
  4. Tap Set up Monitoring.
  5. Choose a device to set up.


On the classic UI:

  1. Log in to your dashboard.
  2. Tap on your child's avatar at the top.
  3. Tap Monitoring.
  4. Scroll down to tap on +Add new device.
  5. Choose a device to set up.

    Detailed device guides:

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    Bark Phone

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    Bark Watch

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    iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

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    Android Phone or Tablet

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    Chromebook

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    Windows & Mac Browsing

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    Amazon Fire

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    Other devices


Add email, apps, and social media


On the new UI:

    1. Log in to your dashboard.
    2. Tap on your child's name.
    3. On the top right, tap the new UI - add new device or app icon top right 2.png Add icon.
    4. Tap Set up Monitoring.
    5. Select the app you'd like to monitor.
    6. Choose your connection method. You or your child can connect accounts. 
    7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    8. Repeat these steps to add additional accounts. 
      🚧 Having trouble connecting? Check out our troubleshooting solutions.


On the classic UI:

    1. Log in to your dashboard.
    2. Tap on your child's avatar at the top.
    3. Tap Monitoring.
    4. Scroll down to tap on +Add new app.
    5. Select the app you'd like to monitor.
    6. Choose your connection method. You or your child can connect accounts. 
    7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    8. Repeat these steps to add additional accounts. 
      🚧 Having trouble connecting? Check out our troubleshooting solutions.

All done! 🎉