How to pause the internet

How to pause the internet for a child

Need to stop all internet access on a kid's devices but still allow them access to phone calls and text messages in the event of an emergency? Bark created the pause internet symbol.png Pause feature for use in those times!

  1. From your dashboard, tap the profile you'd like to manage. 
  2. Make sure Devices at the top have a healthy status.
  3. Tap⏸ Pause near the top.
  4. Choose how long you want the pause to last or turn it on indefinitely.
  5. Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
  6. Now, internet access for all apps and websites will be paused on your kid's devices, while still allowing cellular text messages (SMS) and phone calls for emergencies.
    Note: The Bark Phone and Watch pause feature will also block text messages.

How to resume the internet for a child

To undo the pause...

  1. Open up your parent app / dashboard.
  2. Tap your child's profile.
  3. Tap ▶ Resume.
    new UI resume.png
  4. Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect. Your kid can also restart their device to speed that along.
  5. Now, the internet is back! Remember to double-check the apps and sites you've blocked for your kid in case you need to make any new adjustments.

How to pause the internet for a Bark Home profile

  1. From your dashboard, tap the profile you'd like to manage. 
  2. Make sure Devices at the top have a healthy status.
  3. Tap⏸ Pause near the top.
  4. Choose how long you want the pause to last or turn it on indefinitely.
  5. Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
  6. Now, internet access for all apps and websites will be paused on this profile's devices, while still allowing cellular text messages (SMS) and phone calls for emergencies.
    Note: The Bark Phone and Watch pause feature will also block text messages.

How to resume the internet for a Bark Home profile

  1. Open up your parent app / dashboard.
  2. Tap your child's profile.
  3. Tap ▶ Resume.
    new UI resume.png
  4. Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect. Your kid can also restart their device to speed that along.
  5. Now, the internet is back! Remember to double-check the apps and sites you've blocked in case you need to make any new adjustments.

How to pause the internet for all Bark Home profiles

  1. Open up your parent app / dashboard.
  2. Tap on bark home profile at top.svg Bark Home.
  3. Tap on the pause button on the right corner.
    new UI pause internet BH.png
  4. Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
  5. This will pause the internet on all profiles on your account, as well as pause the internet on all devices connected to your home Wi-Fi. Only ignored devices will continue to have unfiltered internet access.

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