Bark

A Heads-up When Something is Wrong

Get alerts if your kid is dealing with issues like cyberbullying, predators, or even depression, so you can step in right away.

Why Bark?

Raising kids in the digital age isn’t easy. With so many dangers lurking online, it’s important to take steps to protect your children. Parental controls can help you do just that. By monitoring your child’s activity, you can be alerted to any red flags, such as bullying, depression, violence, eating disorders or predators. With Bark from Direct Communications, you can take action to keep your child safe. Parental controls give you peace of mind and help you create a safer, healthier environment for your family and community.

Keep the Bad Stuff Out

Block sketchy websites, apps, or even whole categories of content to make sure your child stays safe and focused.

Easily Manage Screen Time

Set up schedules to block apps like YouTube or Fortnite during homework time or bedtime—no more arguments about putting the phone down.

Always Know Where They Are

Whether they’re walking, biking, or driving, you can track their location in real-time and even see how fast they’re going.

Works on All Their Devices

From iPhones and Androids to Chromebooks and Kindle Fires, Bark’s got you covered no matter what your child uses.

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Bark

On the Go. In the Know.

The Most Coverage of Any Monitoring Tool.

Monitor Content

Get alerts for issues like bullying, predators, sexual content and more.

Manage Screen Time

Create custom daily screen time schedules for your child’s device.

Filter Websites

Block access to specific websites or even whole categories.

Set Location Alerts

Get notified when your kid arrives at or leaves a set location.

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$12/monthBark Premium

State-Of-The-Art Security:

  • Protecting your family's data and privacy is one of our highest priorities. All data is kept secure with encryption.

Full Support From Direct Communications:

  • As part of your Ultimate Wi-Fi service, you are fully supported in your Bark service 24/7. Plus, protecting your family's data and privacy is one of our highest priorities. All data is kept secure with encryption from Bark.

Unlimited Activities:

  • One price regardless of the size of your family —or the number of devices they have.

Content Monitoring:

Bark monitors texts, email, YouTube and 30+ apps and social media platforms for signs of issues. You can get email and text alerts when Bark detects potential issues so you can talk to your child and make sure everything is okay.

  • Connect
  • Detect
  • Alert
  • Communicate

Location Sharing:

Keep track of your kid on the go! Bark’s check-ins and location alerts make that easy, whether your high schooler just got their first job or your tween is biking to their friend’s house. The family location-sharing app will automatically alert you when they arrive at or leave a location you’ve set! No matter what you want to use Bark’s family location-sharing features for, you can rest assured that you’ll be kept in the loop.

  • Endless Location-Sharing Uses
  • Extra Protection With Check-Ins

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Manage Screen Time

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Filter Websites

Filter which websites your kids can visit

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Location Sharing

Keep up with kid’s location alerts and check-ins.

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Monitor

Monitor texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and platforms.

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Alerts

Get alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.