Sound Around Child

FAQ

• How to use a cell phone as a listening device?

  Findmykids allows parents to use their child’s phone as a listening device with the Sound Around feature. To use it, install and configure the Findmykids app on both phones. When Sound Around is activated, parents can hear what is happening around their child through the phone’s microphone, and the child receives a notification. The feature is designed for emergency situations, when a parent needs to check what is happening around their child.

• How do I listen to another phone’s surroundings?

  You can use Findmykids’ Sound Around feature to hear what is happening around your child’s phone. The Findmykids app must be installed and configured on both phones before you can use the feature. When Sound Around is activated, the child receives a notification, so the feature is not hidden and is intended for emergency situations when you need to check on your child’s surroundings.

• What is the best app to see my kid’s phone surroundings safely?

  Findmykids offers real-time location tracking, so you can see where your child is on an interactive map inside the app. There is also the Sound Around feature, which lets parents use the microphone on their child’s phone to listen to what is going on around them. With these two combined features, parents can determine if their child is in a safe environment.

• Can I listen to my child’s surroundings in real time?

  Yes, you can listen to your child’s surroundings in real time with the Sound Around feature from Findmykids. The app uses the child’s device microphone, so you can hear what is happening around them. This is especially helpful if the child is not answering their phone and you need to know what is going on around them.

• Can this feature help me find a lost phone?

  Yes, the Sound Around feature could help you find a child’s lost phone, but only if the Findmykids app is installed and activated on it beforehand. Using the location tracking and Sound Around features, you can see exactly where the phone is and listen to what is going on around it to help you locate it.

• Does Sound Around work on iPhone and Android?

  Sound Around is available if the child has an Android device or a GPS watch. It is not available for iPhone due to Apple platform limitations. The feature is also unavailable if the parent, the child, or both are in Germany or Austria because of local legislation.

• Can I use Sound Around with a GPS watch?

  Yes. In Findmykids, Sound Around is available on supported Android devices and compatible GPS watches. On GPS watches, the feature works differently: it is a callback from the watch to the parent’s phone, so the watch must be connected to the service, have an active SIM card, and have enough balance or call minutes.

• Can Sound Around be used without my child knowing?

  No, Sound Around cannot be used without your child knowing about it. When Sound Around activates, the child’s device receives a notification that a parent is listening in. This is to ensure parents do not abuse the feature to spy on their children and continue to respect their child’s privacy. It’s always important to have a conversation with your child about using Sound Around and setting boundaries.