Android has helped us in every aspect of our lives and it makes sense to use it to keep an eye on our kids as well. These days kids are quite adapt at picking up technology, 3-year-olds know how to operate and unlock Android tablets and are actively using them not only to have fun but also use. These are some best apps for keeping kids safe on Android, they will only keep your kids safe while using Android but also when they are not actively using their devices.
We have already talked about kid’s friendly smartphones, and tablets for kids that are secure, so make sure to check out these articles as well. Apps on the best apps for keeping kids safe on Android list are very unconventional but can help you parents better, especially when you’re not actively looking at the screen yourself. I’ll be honest here, I don’t have any kids, so I didn’t exactly test these apps on children. I however went through the reviews of the apps and even asked a few colleagues to test the apps for me. The results were not amazing, some apps did work while others were not too helpful. So I urge you to make a personal judgment call when using these apps.
Note: The best apps for keeping kids safe on Android were tested on a Sony Xperia Z smartphone. I tested the user experience, the features of the apps and they worked perfectly fine. Some of the apps will need an active Internet connection to provide the full feature set.
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Kid’s Shell
We’ve all been there, we give our smartphone to a little kid and they end up purchasing graphic cards on Amazon. Kid’s Shell is a launcher specifically made for children, this means they will only be able to use the apps that you allow them to use. The shell is also password-protected, so that they cannot exit it at all. However, this app is only useful on older smartphones that don’t come with a dedicated kid’s mode. I’m not sure about other manufacturers but Samsung and Sony have their own dedicated kids mode integrated into their custom Android skin. So, if you already have a Samsung smartphone updated to the latest version, I recommend that you use it. If you don’t have the option available natively, kid’s Shell will keep your kids safe.
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Safe Kids
Are you the forgetful type? Sure forgetting eggs on the way to home can be a pain in the neck but you can always use to do list apps for that. But forgetting your kid inside a vehicle? Now that is bad news. It might surprise you but this happens alarmingly often. Safe kids is the first international free application that aims to end the phenomena of forgetting kids inside cars. This location is designed to keep the parent informed all the time and even if they forget their kid inside a car, the app will notify them or any emergency number automatically. That’s not all, if the emergency numbers are all unreachable, the app will search nearby users to notify them. Safe Kids automatically senses once you stop your car and sends an alert to you that your baby is with you in the car.
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Safety for Kid – Section 1
Safety for Kid is an educational app targeted towards young children. You never know when an emergency will arise and accidents are going to happen without any warning, so educating your child how to react in an emergency situation is the best bet to keep them safe. Safety for Kid is a great game for kids that teaches them to improve their safety not only by preventing accidents but also learning basic first aid. The game presents multiple scenarios that include talking to strangers, robbery, fire escape, earthquake, lift trouble and even being lost. Then the game teaches them how to react to those scenarios in an appropriate way. Personally, I think it’s a great way to introduce kids to safety measures. The games are fun to play and the 2-D art is kid friendly. There is also a 2nd part of this app that further expands on the idea and introduces new scenarios, so I highly recommend that you check that one as well.
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Family GPS tracker Kid Control
The name says it all here, it’s a family GPS tracker that specializes in “kid control”. Basically this app allows you to track where your family is at all times. Unless your kid figures out how to turn off the GPS of the smartphone, you’ll know where they are and what they are doing just by launching this app and looking at a map. You’ll also receive automated alerts when your family comes home, which is school or any other destination you preset. If there is an emergency, they’ll also be able to send an SOS with ease. You can also check out the history of each family member. That’s not all, the app also reminds you if your child’s phone battery is low, so that you can easily remind them to charge it.
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Conclusion
While these apps are not going to substitute an actual person keeping an eye on your kids, they will certainly come in handy if your kids are traveling and otherwise not under your protection. If you’re reading this list, you’re already a parent and want to know how to keep your child safe, so please share your parental wisdom with others in the comments section.
This is a great post. It is always agood idea to use apps to help keep tabs on the kiddos. There so manty to choose from, so thank you for helping narrow it down
ReplyDeleteI've actually not heard of the Safe Kids app, but I love that this exists! We have seen way too many heartbreaking stories of babies accidentally left in cars and we need to explore every option to end this. Having an app that reminds you your baby is in the car and also alerts others if needed is fantastic. Any app that works well and helps keep my kiddos safe is something I would be willing to look into.
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for reliable safety apps when it comes to kids. Thanks for putting this list together!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea these apps existed but it's great that they do. If kids are going to be out there in cyberspace, we need to keep them safe there.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is this did not know there were so many safety apps to care for our children. It is incredible how technology can improve our lives in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteWhen they say there is an app for everything, they meant it. I feel what ever you need to do to keep your children safe is a good thing. This is great information for any parent.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about apps that keeps kids safe. That GPS Family Tracker sounds like a good one that I just may look into!
ReplyDeleteI think these are some great apps! I've never really thought much about this since I don't have children of my own, but definitely good ideas!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there were apps that help keep your family safe. Thanks for sharing. I need a tracker on my girls <3
ReplyDeleteSo informative. I had no ideas that apps like this existed.
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