Bark is compatible with most devices. If your phone or computer is on the older side, check to see if it's still supported below!
iOS
- Check whether your kid's iPhone or iPad is compatible with Bark.
- Check whether your Windows, Mac, or Chromebook is compatible with the Bark Desktop App (which is used to monitor your kid's iPhones, iPads, and iPods).
Android
Is my child's Android device compatible with Bark?
Bark supports phones and tablets with Android 8.0 or later.
Open up the Settings app on your kid's Android > tap System > Advanced > System update. If you don't see Advanced, tap About phone.
Bark Home
What devices are compatible with the Bark Home?
Bark Home can block apps and sites on any device connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
Learn more about the Bark Home and our in-home filtering features.
Is my router compatible with the Bark Home?
Bark Home is compatible with most routers.
Does my router come with Bark filtering built-in?
Some routers have embedded our Bark software directly into their router firmware, which allows you to take advantage of our in-home filtering features without needing a Bark Home device.
Windows and Mac Computers
Is my child's Windows or Mac compatible with Bark?
Bark can monitor browsing on any kid's computer that can install the Bark browser extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
In addition, the Bark Home device can be used to block apps and sites on computers connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
Learn more about the Bark Home and our in-home filtering features.
Chromebooks
Is my child's Chromebook compatible with Bark?
- Bark can monitor browsing on any kid's Chromebook that can install the Bark browser extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
- Check whether your kid's Chromebook also supports the Bark for Chromebooks app.
Amazon Fire
Is my child's Amazon Fire tablet compatible with Bark?
Bark supports monitoring on any Amazon Fire tablet that can download the Bark for Kids app from the Amazon App Store.
Order the Bark Home device today! Then follow these steps to get it set up.
What if my kid's devices are incompatible with Bark?
Then, consider the Bark Phone — it comes with Bark built-in!
If you are on the Bark Premium plan, you can also connect many of your kid's email and social media accounts. This allows you to get alerts about potential issues on those platforms even if your kid has an incompatible device for our other features.
Learn more about what makes Bark different.