Do Bark’s plans cover multiple kids with one subscription?
Yes. A single Bark Premium or Bark Jr subscription covers every child and device in your family, with no limit on accounts, devices, or kids.
Are there activation fees for Bark devices?
The Bark Watch has no activation fee, and there’s no activation fee for Bark Phone or Bark Phone Pro. Your monthly plan includes built-in parental controls.
What do Bark Premium and Bark Jr include, and how much do they cost?
Bark Premium monitors social media, phones, tablets, and computers, and includes screen time controls, blocking, and location tracking. Bark Jr focuses on screen time, content filtering, and location with check-ins. Both plans offer a 7-day free trial; Premium is $14/month or $99/year, and Jr is $5/month or $49/year.
Where is Bark Phone available?
The Bark Phone and Bark Watch are currently available only in the U.S. The Bark App is available in the United States, South Africa, and Australia.
Which languages are supported, and are more coming?
Algorithms are trained in English, Spanish, and Afrikaans, with more languages planned for the near future.
How does Bark protect data and privacy?
Security is paramount at Bark. The site uses SSL encryption, and all analyzed data is stored in an encrypted database.
What devices and platforms can Bark monitor?
The Bark app works on iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets, laptops, computers, Chromebooks, and Amazon Fire tablets. Bark Home can manage TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, computers, and cell phones.
How does content monitoring work and can I customize alerts?
Add a device or social media account to monitor and Bark’s AI will send alerts for potentially harmful activity. You can customize alert sensitivity and choose which categories to receive (for example, drugs if you want that focus).
What are the data usage limits and throttling rules?
Data speeds are reduced after 35GB of data used in a month, and may be reduced further or turned off after 50GB in a month.
Is there a free trial, and what does it cover?
Yes. Both Bark Premium and Bark Jr include a 7-day free trial.
How does Bark Phone differ from the Bark App in features?
The Bark Phone includes exclusive features not in the app, such as contact approvals, app install approvals, remote alarms, daily screen time limits, and tamper-proof settings.
Who is Bark best for?
Bark is designed for families who want clarity and control over their kids’ online world.