Parental Monitoring App for Android
Review activity on your child's Android phone from one online Control Panel. Explain what the app records before you set it up.
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- Review call and SMS records on Android
- See activity from supported messaging apps
- Check browsing history and periodic screenshots
- See your child's phone location history on a map
Online problems can be hard to spot
When your child encounters bullying or unwanted contact, they may need help starting the conversation.
Review phone activity together
Use available phone records to put a concern in context and talk through what happened.
What the Parental Monitoring App Records
Background Reporting
The app sends records to your Control Panel. Explain to your child what information it collects.
How It Works
Step 1
Sign up for your free account — just enter your email and choose a password.
Step 2
Install the app on the target device from your online account.
Step 3
Monitor all activity from your secure Control Panel on any device.
How to Monitor Your Child's Android Phone
Hoverwatch is a parental monitoring app that lets you review recorded activity on your child's Android phone. Sign in to your Control Panel from a browser and select the device to see the records it has sent.
Tell your child which activity you plan to review and why. For example, you can look at a web activity record together if a link they received worries them.
Agree on What to Review
- Start with the information you need to address a specific concern.
- Agree on who can see the records and when you will check them.
- Revisit the agreement as your child grows more independent.
What You Can See in the Control Panel
The records available depend on the device, app support and settings.
- Incoming and outgoing call logs
- Recorded SMS messages
- Activity from supported messaging apps
- The last reported location and location history
- Visits from supported web browsers
- Periodic screenshots
- Records of app installs and removals
Use Phone Monitoring to Start a Conversation
Use Hoverwatch only as a parent or legal guardian of a minor, on a device you own or legally control. Tell your child before you begin, enable only the features you need and follow the laws that apply to you.
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Parental Monitoring App FAQ
What is a parental monitoring app?
A parental monitoring app records supported activity on a child's device. Hoverwatch sends those records to an online Control Panel that you can review as a parent or legal guardian.
How is phone monitoring different from parental controls?
Monitoring gives you records to review, such as web activity or SMS. Use your device's parental controls to set screen time limits or block apps.
How can I monitor my child's Android phone?
Tell your child what you plan to review, then set up Hoverwatch on an Android phone you own or legally control. Sign in to your Control Panel to review the records after the phone syncs.
What activity can I see on my child's phone?
Depending on the device and settings, you can review call and SMS records, visits recorded by supported browsers, periodic screenshots, app installs and removals, and location history.
Can I review my child's text messages and messaging app activity?
Hoverwatch can record SMS and activity from supported messaging apps such as WhatsApp. Check which features work on the device and use them only where permitted.
Should I tell my child that I monitor their phone?
Yes. Before setup, explain what you will collect, why you need it and who will be able to see it. Revisit the agreement as your child grows.
Can I see my child's phone location?
Yes. Open the map in your Control Panel to see the last reported location and its timestamp. Earlier records appear in the location history.
When do phone activity records appear?
Records appear after the phone syncs. If it loses its connection, check the time of the last record and wait for the device to reconnect.
Does the parental monitoring app work on iPhone?
The monitoring app installs on supported Android phones and tablets. On iPhone, you can sign in to the Control Panel through a browser.
Do I need to root my child's Android phone?
No. The app works without root access on supported Android devices. Grant the permissions for the features you plan to use during setup.
Who can use Hoverwatch to monitor a child's phone?
For parental use, Hoverwatch is for parents and legal guardians monitoring their own minor children on devices they own or legally control. Inform your child and follow the laws that apply to you.
Can I try parental monitoring for free?
Yes. Hoverwatch offers a free 3-day trial. Personal covers one device and Professional covers up to five.