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 — with no apps or web browsers so your child has a safer experience.
Our Bark Phone Starter Plan is our most locked-down phone plan and it’s perfect for families looking to start with a limited phone for preteens or tweens. Parents can easily manage contacts, track real-time locations and monitor phone messages remotely.
Additional plans
Need more functionality? We’ve got you.
When you’re ready to upgrade to more features, you can do it easily and keep the same phone. Our advanced plans offer parent-controlled and monitored access to app stores, web browsers, individual app screen time schedules, and the ability to block categories of content.
Our advanced monitoring technology scans and alerts you of your child’s texts and saved photos & videos for issues you need to know about – like bullying, predators, and suicidal ideation.
Approve every contact for texting & calling
Help protect your child from strangers and robocalls by adding only approved contacts. The phone can be set to only call parents or emergency contacts out-of-the-box.
Track location 24/7
Keep an eye on your child’s whereabouts and get peace of mind with real-time tracking, location alerts and check-ins.
No internet, apps, or social media
This is a locked-down phone that you can feel good about giving your kid – with no apps or web browsers so your child has a safer experience.
Upgrade at any time and keep the same phone
When your child is ready for more features (like the internet, apps or social media) you can upgrade in minutes from your parent dashboard — no need to pay for a brand-new phone!
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 - Starter Plan
The perfect starter phone for kids with no apps or web browsers. Bark’s advanced content monitoring comes built-in to scan texts, photos, and videos.
Bark saves you time and gives peace of mind by monitoring texts and photos to alert you on potential dangers.
Receive alerts for dangers
Get notified of issues like bullying, online predators, sexual content, suicidal ideation, and more.
Rest assured your kid can’t delete texts
There’s no way kids can erase messages. Parents can delete inappropriate messages in the parental control dashboard.
Track location for peace of mind
Worry less when your kid is out and about with our GPS-powered location tracking.
Manage calls and contacts
Help protect your kid from strangers by choosing exactly who they can text and call. The phone can be set to only call parents or emergency contacts out-of-the-box.
Remotely lock the phone
Manage phone screen time limits and limit access whenever your child needs a break.
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Unlimited talk and text: Stay connected with your child through unlimited calls and text messages, ensuring seamless communication whenever they need it.
No apps or games: The starter plan provides a streamlined digital landscape with no distractions or potentially inappropriate content.
No social media: Say goodbye to social media concerns with a plan that keeps those platforms at bay, offering peace of mind for parents.
No web browsers: Web browsing is completely off the table, ensuring a worry-free online experience for your child.
Automatic text monitoring: Bark’s advanced technology will scan conversations and alert you to potential issues.
Mandatory contact approvals: You’ll give the okay to every single person your child wants to message — no exceptions.
No voicemail: Voicemail is permanently disabled to maintain a controlled and focused phone experience.
Monitored photos and videos: You can choose whether to allow the device’s camera, and rest easy knowing that any problematic photos and videos will trigger alerts.
24/7 location tracking: Keep an eye on your child’s whereabouts no matter where they roam.
When you upgrade to an advanced plan, all of the above features will become available.
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.
Can I upgrade from the Bark Phone starter plan and add apps and internet access later?
Absolutely! You can update to one of 4 other plans that include internet access at any time from your parent dashboard whenever your kid is ready for more responsibility — all while keeping the same phone!
How does Bark’s starter phone compare to other kids’ phones?
The Bark Phone starter plan comes with Bark’s advanced content monitoring so you can be sure your child is safer while texting and taking photos/videos. Our technology scans them for potential issues and sends you an alert if we find anything concerning.
Bark also allows you to upgrade to more functionality while keeping the same phone, which saves you money and puts you in charge of what your child can access and when.
Does the starter plan include location tracking?
It sure does! You’ll be able to track your child’s location in real-time, set location alerts, and request check-ins when they’re out and about.
Can I block my kid from texting and using the camera?
If you want to designate specific periods where your child can’t access the texting app or the camera, you can do it remotely from your phone and turn them back whenever you want.
If I upgrade from the starter plan, can I still block social media and internet access?
Yes, you can still block whatever you need whenever you want — and that could include all internet access, apps, and social media.
What features do I get when I upgrade to an advanced plan?
You’ll unlock a ton of new functionality, including:
The ability to add any app on the Google Play Store
Customizable screen time schedules
Daily time limits
Web browsers with the ability to block/allow any content or URL you choose
Remote alarms
Voicemail
The option to turn off contact approvals
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 comes with the Bark Phone?
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 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.
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!
What countries is the Bark Phone available in?
Right now the Bark Phone is only available in the U.S., but we’re working on bringing it to other countries. The Bark app is currently available in the U.S., South Africa, Guam, and Australia.
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.
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.
