Monitor Messages & Apps with the Bark Phone

The Bark Phone puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to online safety.

Monitor text messages & apps and get alerts for dangers

Bark’s advanced technology scans your child’s online activities and notifies you of issues like predators, suicidal ideation, sexting, and more.

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“I’ve tried many popular kids’ phones and this one is the best.”
“I’ve been waiting for something like this.”
“The best phone for kids to keep them safely connected”

Pricing & Details

Choose a plan that fits your family's needs. All plans include:

Unlimited talk and text
Exclusive features like undeletable texts, location tracking, remote phone lock, and more
Advanced content monitoring built in
USB-C charging cord
A Bark Premium subscription for the entire family
Free transfer of your kid's current phone number to the Bark Phone
Month-to-month with no contract
Free shipping

Starting at

^$ 39 /mo ^USD

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Real-life Bark families. Real-life stories.

Dorothea S.

February 12

Love! love! love! the bark phone!!!! I can’t say enough good things about Bark. This is everything i wanted in a phone for my daughter. You have no idea this moms frustration trying to find something easy and where my kid can’t disable the VPN that makes it work!!! every parent needs this for their kid…of any age!!!!!

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Heather W.

March 9

I have used the bark app (and now, the bark phone for my youngest) across both droid and apple devices to keep me updated on current lingo and issues that I need to address with my kids for over 5 years. Thank you for the education, extra set of eyes/ears, and your heart, Bark people!

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Prjrm M.

January 9

Finally I have access to a phone that I trust in my kids hands! I have access to and control over all of my kids phone activity through the parent app on my phone. It alerts me to any activity on their phone that the filter catches as possible issues. Only I can approve the apps my kids want to download. I set time limits. I love it!

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Jessie J.

April 5

I have loved our bark phone for my 10 year old. Great starter phone. Establishes healthy phone habits and I can rest assured that I don’t have to hound/search her phone! It actually provides freedom for my kids.

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Jena R.

January 10

Bark is the best decision my husband and I made. We have a 15 year old and although that may sound a bit old for monitoring, it is the best thing for us and our teen because it alerts us on potentially dangerous situations and it holds her accountable for how she conducts herself online. I can’t see why anyone would discourage this. Thanks Bark!

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Stephanie W.

December 20

Bark has changed our family’s lives. No exaggerating here. There are so many things I wouldn’t have known or seen if we didn’t subscribe, and I’m an IT person that knows firewalls & security. Bark does so much more, especially since most of this behavior happens over the phones that can be turned off from my firewall.

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Marianne H.

March 15

Thanks a ton. You have not only helped me protect my kids, but helped us have better and more open conversations. My kids live in a blended home, and this helps us be on the same page when we teach right and wrong and flat out dangerous

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Kimberly S.

January 16

I have had this for about a month. It has absolutely produced excellent conversations and has built trust. My approach is not “gotcha” but “I love you and this helps me support you”. My children understand I trust them but I need to be alerted to some things. This has been a great fit for our family.

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Features You’ll Love

Monitor texts, apps, social media, and web searches

Get alerts for digital dangers in your child’s online activities with Bark’s advanced technology.

Track location for peace of mind

Worry less when your kid is out and about with our GPS-powered location tracking.

Block websites and apps

Help protect your child from harmful and distracting content on the internet.

Approve app downloads

Stay on top of the apps your child has and decide which ones are okay to get.

Set app time limits

Help set healthy boundaries around when your child can use their favorite apps.

Remotely lock the phone

Limit access to apps and messaging whenever your child needs a break.

Manage calls and contacts

Help protect your kid from strangers by choosing who they can talk to.

Receive alerts for dangers

Get notified of issues like bullying, online predators, sexual content, and suicidal ideation.

Kids can’t delete texts without permission

You decide as a parent whether messages can be removed from the Bark Phone.

Remote Alarms

Set one-time or recurring alarms to go off on your child's Bark Phone.

The Specs

What's Included: Device
Data cable
Quick start guide
Product Name: A Series
Brand: Samsung
Phone Style: Smartphone
Operating System: Android 12
Internal Memory: 32 GB
Screen Size: 6.6 inches
Water Resistant: No
Phone Memory (RAM): 3 GB
Front-Facing Camera: 8 MP
Rear-Facing Camera: 50 MP
Processor Model: Exynos 850
Internet Connectable: Yes
Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant
Wireless Technology: 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, LTE
Color: Black
Bluetooth Enabled: Yes
Charging Interface: USB Type C
Carrier: Data and coverage provided by Bark

Email Capable: Yes
Built-In GPS: Yes
Sensors: Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor
Voice Activated: Yes
Wireless Charging: No
Headphone Jack: Yes
Display Type: LCD
Screen Resolution: 2400 x 1080
Touch Screen: Yes
Integrated Camera: Yes, Front and Back
Battery Capacity: 5000 milliampere hours

Camera Resolution (Front): 8.0 MP
Camera Resolution (Rear): 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Video Recording Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Main Camera - Flash: Yes
Main Camera - Auto Focus: Yes
Front Camera - F Number: F2.2
Front Camera - Auto Focus: No
Main Camera - F Number (Multiple): F1.8, F2.2, F2.4, F2.4

FAQs

How does Bark work?

Once you connect your child's devices and accounts, Bark runs quietly in the background — no daily effort needed. Here's the basic flow:

1. Bark monitors your child's online activity

Bark scans texts, social media, emails, web searches, and saved photos and videos across your child's devices. Rather than flagging every message, it uses advanced AI and natural language processing to understand context — so it knows the difference between a kid venting about homework and a kid who's genuinely struggling.

2. You get an alert when something needs your attention

If Bark detects a potential issue — like signs of bullying, predatory behavior, suicidal ideation, or explicit content — it sends you an alert right away, along with context and guidance on how to address it.

3. You stay in control of the rest

Beyond monitoring, you can manage screen time schedules, block websites and apps by category, and track your child's location with live GPS and check-ins — all from the Bark parent app. For a deeper look, visit our How Bark Works page.

What can Bark's website blocking app do?

Bark's web blocking app allows you to choose which sites and apps your child can access, and when. You can restrict specific sites (like Netflix) or whole categories (like streaming services). You can also create exceptions within each, if needed.

How does Bark's screen time app work?

Bark allows you to customize exactly what your kid can do during different parts of their daily schedule! Want to turn off access to YouTube during school hours? No problem. Ready to turn off gaming apps when it's your child's bedtime? You've got it.

How does content monitoring work?

Add one of your child's devices or social media accounts to be monitored. Then — thanks to our comprehensive AI, we'll start sending you alerts about potentially harmful activities on those devices and accounts.

You can also customize how sensitive you would like the alerts to be. Don't care about profanity but want all alerts about drugs? No problem.

What is included in Bark’s location sharing features?

Bark’s location features include real-time tracking on a map, location alerts and check-ins! Combined, they give you peace of mind that comes with knowing that your kid is actually where they're supposed to be at a given time.

Ready for a phone that’s safer right out of the box?

Designed from the ground up with child safety in mind, the Bark Phone will change the way you think about a kid’s phone.