How to Connect Your Child’s Device on Android Devices

Step 1: Download the Young Minds Kids App

• On your child’s Android device, open the Google Play Store.
• Search for “Young Minds Kids App” and install it.

Step 2: Log In with Your Parent Account

• Open the Young Minds Kids App on your child’s device.
• Log in using your Parent Account credentials (the same email and password you used to sign up).

Step 3: Confirm Device Setup

• You’ll be asked if this device should be protected.
• Tap “Confirm” to continue.

Step 4: Link to a Child Profile

• Choose which Child Profile this device belongs to.
• You can select an existing Child profile or create a new one.
• Give the device a recognisable name (e.g. “Emma’s Tablet”).

Step 5: Grant Key Permissions

To enable full protection, the Young Minds Kids App will now guide you through several permissions. Each one plays a specific role in ensuring safety, tracking, and control.

• Accessibility Reporting – Allows monitoring of app usage and web activity to support healthy digital habits.
• Device Admin – Prevents the Young Minds Kids App from being uninstalled without your permission.
• App Display – Enables on-screen messages when limits are reached or apps are blocked (e.g. “Time’s Up!” alerts).
• Usage Data Access – Tracks overall device usage and generates daily reports in your Parent Dashboard.
• Notification Access – Ensures the app continues running in the background, even when your child switches apps.
• Battery Optimisation Exemption – Prevents monitoring from being paused during battery-saving mode.
• VPN Service – Powers smart web filtering, improved browsing protection, and more accurate online activity reports.

Allow each permission as prompted – they work together to keep your child’s digital experience safe, smooth, and secure.

Step 6: Finish Setup

• Once permissions are enabled, you’ll see the Kids App dashboard on the child’s device.
• The setup is now complete on this device.

Final Step: Return to the Young Minds Parent App

• Open your Parent App on your own device.
• From here, you can activate safety filters, set up screen time routines, and manage everything remotely.

Note: Allow up to 15 minutes for all information and statuses to sync from Young Minds Kids App to the Young Minds Parent App.‍