SkieSkie for Parents
Guides for parents.
Straight answers on parental controls for your child's phone or tablet.
- Best parental control app for Android: how to choose one that worksHow to pick a parental control app for Android: a fair checklist covering enforcement, browsing, tablets, location, privacy and cost, and where Skie fits.6 min read
- What is a parental control app? What it does and what to expectA plain guide to parental control apps: what they can control, how they work on Android, what they cannot do, whether they are safe, and how to choose.6 min read
- How to set parental controls on an Android phone, step by stepSet up parental controls on a child's Android phone: reset, install, choose apps, block adult sites, add schedules and location. A clear step-by-step guide.7 min read
- How to set parental controls on a child's tabletHow to lock down an Android tablet for a child: choose apps, block adult websites, hide the Play Store, set study and bedtime rules and keep it tracked.6 min read
- How to block adult websites on Android permanentlyHow to block adult websites on a child's Android phone or tablet so the block stays: filtering DNS, SafeSearch, other browsers, VPNs and what to test.7 min read
- How to stop a child using a VPN or another browserWhy a filtered browser is not enough, and how to stop a child using a VPN, proxy or alternative browser on Android with device-level rules.6 min read
- Parental control that a child cannot uninstall: device owner explainedHow to get a parental control app your child cannot uninstall on Android. Device owner mode explained simply, plus what to ask any product.6 min read
- How to set up a safe first phone for your child using a phone you already ownSet up a safe first phone for a child using a spare or hand-me-down Android phone: reset, allow a short app list, block adult sites, add schedules and location.7 min read
- Phone or tablet for a child: how to chooseShould your child have a phone or a tablet? A balanced guide to age, use, location, calls, cost and control, with a simple way to decide.6 min read
- How to track your child's location responsiblyHow to track your child's phone or tablet location in a way that is open, proportionate and useful: consent, geofences, trails, SOS and what Skie does.6 min read
- What to do if your child's phone or tablet is lost or stolenSteps to take when a child's Android phone or tablet is lost or stolen: stay calm, locate, lock, report, replace and learn from it.6 min read
- How to set study time and a bedtime lock on a child's phone or tabletSet study time and a bedtime lock on a child's Android phone or tablet with schedules: allowed apps, overnight windows, exam time and what to expect.6 min read
- Parental controls for teenagers on Android: what worksHow to use parental controls with a teenager on Android: agree rules, choose proportionate controls, keep location open, and adjust as trust grows.6 min read
- Skie versus Gabb, Pinwheel and other kids phones: what you get on a device you already ownA fair comparison of buying a dedicated kids phone, such as Gabb or Pinwheel, with managing a device you already own using Skie software.7 min read
- Google Family Link explained fairly, and when a family needs moreWhat Google Family Link does well, what it is designed for, and when a family might add a device-level tool such as Skie on Android phones and tablets.7 min read
- How kids bypass parental controls, and what actually stops itThe common ways children get round parental controls on Android and the device-level rules, habits and conversations that really stop them.6 min read
- How to talk to your child about parental controlsHow to explain parental controls to your child: what to say, when to say it, what to agree on, and how to adjust the rules as they grow.6 min read