Need to change settings on your child's phone from a distance? With Parentsoft you manage screen time, apps and restrictions instantly from your own panel — without touching your child's phone.
Manage settings from anywhere
Screen time, app restrictions and device settings — one tap away in your panel.
- Screen timeDaily limit and lock
- App controlBlock or allow
- Device settingsWi-Fi, night mode, location
Setting changes are sent encrypted — only you are in control.
What remote control actually shows
Real-time control — and more. Four questions, four answers.
Which settings can I change remotely?
Turn screen time, location, night mode and more on or off from one panel.
Does the change apply right away?
Get an instant confirmation notice the moment you change a setting.
New limit applied
Active · confirmed by the device
Can I see app usage?
See how much time is spent in each app and restrict it instantly if needed.
When was the last change applied?
See at a glance which setting you changed and when.
Setup in 3 steps
Instead of worrying that I'd forgotten to close my son's game app, I switched it off instantly from the panel. Remote control genuinely makes life easier.
Emma D. · mother of a sonFrequently asked questions
Does remote control work without the child knowing?
Parentsoft is designed only for lawful parental supervision and recommends transparency. Setting it up by talking with your child is best for both trust and lawful use.
Is Parentsoft spyware?
No. Parentsoft is a parental control app that parents use to lawfully protect their own underage children; it cannot be installed on another adult's device and is not designed for covert surveillance.
SetupHow can I change my child's phone settings remotely?
Install Parentsoft once on your child's phone. You then change screen time, app restrictions and device settings instantly from your own panel. Setup takes about 5 minutes.
DeviceDoes remote control work on iPhone?
Yes. Parentsoft supports remote control on both iPhone (iOS 12 and above) and all Android phones, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei and Oppo.
ContentWhich settings can I control remotely?
You can turn many settings on or off from your panel, including the screen time limit, night mode, app blocking, Wi-Fi access and location sharing.
SpeedHow fast does a change reach my child's phone?
A setting you change in your panel applies within a few seconds, as long as your child's phone is connected to the internet.
SafetyIf I change a setting by mistake, can I undo it?
Yes. You can change or revert any setting from your panel at any time.
PrivacyCan anyone else see my setting changes?
No. All changes are transferred encrypted and can only be made from your account; your settings history is never shared with third parties.