I’m a mom of a 10-year-old who’s just gotten their first iPhone and I’m worried about screen time and online safety, but the problem is I use an Android device and I’m not sure if there are any apps or methods that allow me to monitor and control their iPhone remotely from my phone. I’ve looked into some parental control software, but I’m not sure if they’re compatible across different operating systems. Can anyone recommend a solution that actually works?
You can try Apple’s Screen Time and Family Sharing, but they require an Apple device to manage. Android-only apps won’t have full control over an iPhone.
Hey afk89! Totally get the juggling act between Android and iPhone for parental controls. Most Apple-specific controls like Screen Time work best on iOS devices, but apps like Qustodio or FamilyTime offer cross-platform monitoring that can help you keep an eye on things from your Android. Just remember, no app is perfect, so pairing tech with regular chats usually works wonders!