Created in collaboration with parents, the Bark Phone combines Bark’s industry-leading parental control software with the sleek, stylish design of a Samsung A14 that kids will love.
Our 4GB data plan allows kids and teens the ability to safely browse the internet, check email, watch videos, download & use apps and more. The phone is powered by Bark’s parental control technology that allows parents to completely customize phone activity from our award-winning parental control dashboard, including:
Monitor texts, social media, apps, photos & other internet activity for signs of cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and more.
Customizable controls to open or block access to any app or web browser.
Set individual app time limits.
Real-time gps location tracking.
Easily turn off the internet with a click.
Block specific apps & websites, or choose from categories of content.
Limit app store access and view app usage.
Get alerts for suspicious or inappropriate activity.
Manage calls and contacts.
Remotely lock the phone at any time.
👋 This phone plan allows parent-approved internet and app access. Looking for a locked-down phone with no access to the internet? Check out our starter plan →
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The only phone that comes with Bark built in
Bark’s award-winning monitoring tool scans your child’s texts, emails, social media, and apps for digital dangers and sends you alerts.
A kid’s phone that doesn’t look like a kid’s phone
This isn’t a clunky “kid’s phone,” which can embarrass teens and tweens. It’s a state-of-the-art Samsung that has robust parental controls.
You call the (digital) shots
Every family — and kid — is different, which is why the Bark Phone allows you to add and remove the parental controls you think are best.
Tamper-proof parental controls you can feel confident about
Children can’t delete text messages without permission, download workaround VPNs, or change the parental controls you set.
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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Choose the right plan for your family
Bark Phone — 4GB Advanced Plan
Get the phone with custom controls and Bark's monitoring built-in. Available data plans include Wi-Fi only, 4GB, 8GB or 35GB.
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. Parents approve new contacts and can now set emergency contacts that can be used when the phone is locked down.
Receive alerts for dangers
Get notified of issues like bullying, online predators, sexual content, and suicidal ideation.
Rest assured your kid can’t delete texts
With the Bark Phone, there’s no way that kids can erase messages they send or receive. Parents can delete inappropriate messages in the parental control dashboard.
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The Bark Phone for kids is a Samsung A series. We purposely designed it so that it wouldn’t be recognizable as a “kiddie” phone. No one will know it’s a kid phone unless you tell them. Bark’s powerful parental controls are all internal — there’s no Bark branding, logos, or other tell-tales that would broadcast it as a kid’s cell phone.
It comes with all the standard features of a Samsung phone.
Regardless of whether a parent has an iPhone or an Android, they will be able to manage the Bark Phone with no issues, so don’t worry about compatibility problems.
How is a Bark Phone different from a phone with the Bark app?
Because Bark’s software is built directly into the phone, it automatically monitors texts, emails, social media, and apps. Bark also can't be deleted from the Bark Phone, which helps ensure the settings you put into this cell phone for kids will stay.
The Bark Phone also offers exclusive features that the app doesn’t, including:
Contact approvals
App install approvals
Remote alarms
Daily screen time limits
Completely tamper-proof settings
What does the Bark Phone come with?
Every Bark Phone comes with:
Unlimited talk and text
Bark Premium subscription for the entire family
USB-C charging cord
A data plan that fits your family’s needs (non-starter plans only)
Quick start guide for easy setup
What if I want to buy the Bark Phone but already have a Bark subscription?
If your family already has a Bark Premium subscription, no problem! After your first Bark Phone payment, we'll adjust your plan and add any credits due from your old subscription to your next month's Bark Phone payment.
How much does the Bark Phone cost?
The Bark Phone has no activation fee. You’ll pay $10/month for 24 months to cover the cost of the device plus your monthly wireless plan.
Your monthly plan cost will include:
A Bark Premium subscription for the entire family
Our built-in parental controls
Unlimited talk & text
Mobile data (if you choose it)
Starter plan:
$29/month for unlimited talk, text, and no internet, app store, or games
Advanced plans:
$39/month for unlimited talk, text, and Wi-Fi only (no data)
$49/month for unlimited talk, text, and 4GB data
$59/month for unlimited talk, text, and 8GB data
$79/month for unlimited talk, text, and data1
1 After exceeding 35GB/month of data use, data speeds will be reduced for the remainder of the monthly billing cycle. After exceeding 50GB/month of data usage, data speeds may be reduced further and/or data connection may be turned off for the remainder of the monthly billing cycle.
Is the Bark Phone available outside the U.S.?
Right now, the Bark Phone for kids is only available for families located in the U.S.
We have two options when it comes to apps on our cell phone for kids.
The starter plan is our locked-down version perfect for younger kids or teens who need more supervision. It allows for texting and calling — that’s it. No internet, no apps, no games.
Our advanced plans, on the other hand, allow your child to request any apps in the Google Play store. You can choose which ones to allow or block.
How is the Bark Phone different from other kids’ phones?
The Bark Phone stands out from other kid phones because of our advanced content monitoring that comes built-in. Our software automatically scans texts, photos, videos, apps & social media for dangers and sends you an alert if something concerning is found.
We also made it completely customizable, because every family — and kid — is different. For younger kids, you can make the Bark Phone work essentially like a non-smartphone with our starter plan, which is talk and text only with no internet access.
As they get older and become ready for more responsibility, you can easily upgrade to our advanced plan and add in access to apps and games. The best part? You keep the same phone!
Does the Bark Phone get software updates?
Yes! The Bark Phone is updated regularly and automatically to keep up with changes in technology and when we add new features — which happens frequently! We’re constantly in touch with actual Bark Phone parents and implement feedback that families would like to see.
What is the Bark Phone return and refund policy?
We offer a 60-day, money-back guarantee for the Bark Phone device (monthly wireless plan payments are not refundable). Simply send it back if you're not happy and you won't be on the hook for any more payments. You may, however, be liable for any damage that the phone incurred while in use.
After the 60 day period, you'll keep the device and pay off your Bark Phone’s remaining balance. If you have further questions you can contact us for help.
What happens when my child goes over on data on their Bark Phone?
This is a common concern for families! With our kid-safe phones, you’ll always be able to keep an on your child’s data usage from your Bark parent app/dashboard.
If your child reaches their allotted data limit for the month, you won’t be charged anything. Their experience on the Bark Phone will simply be reduced speeds — this is called “throttling” and is standard practice for phone carriers.
If you’d like to upgrade your child’s data plan, you can add more GB at any time from your account, and it will go into effect quickly.
Rest assured that your account will never automatically upgrade. Your child just may experience slower speeds for streaming and surfing the web. To help reduce data usage, encourage your kid to connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks whenever possible.
If I buy the Bark Phone can I also use Bark on my child’s tablet and computer?
Absolutely! When you buy a Bark Phone, you get free access to the Bark app, which you can put on other phones, tablets, computers, and more — perfect for siblings! Adding Bark to every device in your house helps create layers of protection for your family no matter how your children get online.
If I want to upgrade from the starter plan to an advanced plan later do I need to purchase a new phone?
Nope! You keep the same phone and simply upgrade (or downgrade!) straight from the parent app. Changes will go into effect in just a few minutes.
Is the Bark Phone compatible with hearing aid technology?
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices
The FCC established requirements for devices to be compatible with hearing aids and other hearing devices. For more information, visit the FCC website.
The wireless phone devices sold by Bark have been shown to be HAC compatible for GSM, LTE, and UMTS.
HAC for Newer Technologies:
The wireless phone devices sold by Bark have been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies used. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this device that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this device thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this device for information on hearing aid compatibility.
Can I transfer over an existing phone number to the Bark Phone?
You sure can! Bark lets you transfer an existing number from another carrier — known as "porting" — at no additional cost! Check out this help article for step-by-step instructions.
How do I contact Bark with questions?
Visit bark.us/contact to get in touch with our customer support team — they’re standing by ready to help!
