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 feature for use in those times!
- If you haven't already, set up screen time controls on your kid's device(s).
- Then, open up your parent app / dashboard.
- Tap on your kid's avatar at the top.
- Tap the small circle over their avatar.
- Choose how long you want the pause to last or turn it on indefinitely.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
- 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's pause feature will also block text messages (learn more).
How to resume the internet for a child
To undo the pause...
- Open up your parent app / dashboard.
- Tap on your kid's avatar at the top.
- Tap the
small circle over their avatar.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect. Your kid can also restart their device to speed that along.
- 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
- Open up your parent app / dashboard.
- Tap on
Bark Home at the top.
- Tap on the applicable
home profile.
- Tap on the small circle over the avatar.
- Choose how long you want the pause to last or turn it on indefinitely.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
- 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's pause feature will also block text messages (learn more).
How to resume the internet for a Bark Home profile
- Open up your parent app / dashboard.
- Tap on
- Tap on the applicable
- Tap on the
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect. Your kid can also restart their device to speed that along.
- 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
- Open up your parent app / dashboard.
- Tap on
- Tap on the
Bark Home.
- Tap on Pause all.
- Wait a few minutes for changes to take effect.
- 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.