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Jon Stapley

How to put parental controls on an Android phone

Teenage boy sat on sofa staring at android phone.

If you've been wondering how to put parental controls on an Android phone, it's likely you're concerned about your child's safety online. While children should be able to explore and get to grips the online world, it's a simple fact that there is a lot of content out there that is inappropriate for minors, and as a parent you need to be able to figure out a way your child can be online safely and securely.

That's why we've put together this guide on how to put parental controls on your child's Android phone. There are many different apps you can use for this purpose, as you can see in our extensive guide to the best cell phone parental control apps, however for this step-by-step guide we are going to be using Bark. With extensive options for social media monitoring and screen-time controls, Bark is an ideal choice for any parent looking to keep their child safe online.

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