The Alli360 app is designed to work alongside the “Kids360 for parents” application and should be installed on the smartphone used by the teenager. This companion app provides parents with various tools to manage and monitor their child's app usage effectively, ensuring a balance between smartphone activities and other important aspects of their life.
Among the key features of the Alli360 app are the ability to set time limits for specific applications and games, and to create schedules for when these apps can be accessed. Parents have the option to restrict access to games and social networking apps during school hours or designated quiet times in the evening. Additionally, the app allows parents to select specific applications that they wish to limit or completely block from use, giving them comprehensive control over their teen's smartphone activity.
Another important feature is the monitoring capability, which enables parents to view how much time their teen spends on their device and to identify which applications are being used most frequently. This information can be crucial in understanding and managing a teenager's screen time effectively. Importantly, while the app is powerful in its monitoring abilities, it maintains transparency, as it cannot be installed without the child's knowledge and requires their explicit consent.
To start using the “Kids360” application, parents need to first install the “Kids360 for parents” app on their own mobile device. After that, the “Kids360” app must be installed on the teenager's phone, followed by entering a link code to connect the two devices. This process enables the parental controls and monitoring features to function seamlessly. For any technical difficulties encountered, users can access 24-hour support through the app or via email.
The app is free for monitoring smartphone usage after the second device is connected, although some features may only be available through a trial period or paid subscription. In order to ensure functionality, the app requires several permissions. These permissions allow it to display over other applications to enforce usage limits, access usage statistics, operate continuously, and protect against unauthorized deletions, all while complying with data protection regulations.