Parent guides: keeping kids safe on their phone
Questions every parent asks about their child's phone, with direct answers and clear steps. We mention SAFE as one option, next to the free alternatives when they are enough.
How can I see where my child is from my phone?
Free and paid ways to see your child's location on Android: Google Maps sharing, Family Link, and SAFE with live location, day route and place alerts.
Read the guideHow do I get an alert when my child leaves school or home?
Set a place on the map once and get a notification every time your child arrives at or leaves school or home. Steps with SAFE, plus tips for accurate alerts.
Read the guideHow do I limit screen time and block TikTok or games on my child's phone?
Ways to limit screen time on Android: Digital Wellbeing, Family Link, TikTok Family Pairing and SAFE daily limits, app blocking and focus mode.
Read the guideMy child is getting their first phone: what should I do before handing it over?
A checklist before giving your child their first phone: Google account, Play Store filters, screen lock, family rules, and location and SOS set up with your child.
Read the guideHow do I protect my child from calls by unknown numbers?
Block hidden numbers, get alerts when an unsaved number calls your child, keep a call log and block specific numbers. Android settings and SAFE steps.
Read the guideHow do I know if my child is being bullied or receiving worrying messages?
Signs of bullying and online harassment, what to do right away, and how worrying-word alerts in SAFE warn you without reading all your child's chats.
Read the guideSOS button for kids: when and how should my child use it?
How an SOS button for children works, when your child should press it, Android's built-in Emergency SOS, and SAFE's instant alert with location and video.
Read the guideSAFE vs Google Family Link: which parental control app should I choose?
An honest comparison of Google Family Link and SAFE: price, screen time, location, place alerts, SOS button, call alerts, worrying words and live camera.
Read the guideTransparent parental control: how do I talk to my child about monitoring?
How to explain phone monitoring to your child honestly: what to say, what to agree on, and how to give more freedom as they grow. Includes a short script.
Read the guideHow do I set up Xiaomi and Samsung phones so monitoring doesn't stop?
Stop Xiaomi, Redmi, Samsung, Huawei and Oppo phones from killing the child app in the background: battery exception, auto-start, lock in Recents and sleeping apps.
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