Android coverage
Understand Android coverage before you set it up.
Guardian uses only the Android safety permissions your teen enables during a visible setup. The setup screen should be reviewed together so everyone knows which checks are active.
What can be checked
With the on-screen text and notification permissions enabled, Guardian can look for focused safety signals in SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, Discord, Messenger, Reddit, Telegram, X, and TikTok. Snapchat signals are limited and short-lived because snaps are designed to disappear.
What parents receive
Parents receive a Safety Moment with context and a suggested conversation starter. Guardian is designed around focused moments, not a continuous parent message feed.
Important limits
Coverage depends on the phone, enabled permissions, and each app. Some content may not be available to any Android accessibility or notification-based check. Snapchat signals are limited because snaps are designed to disappear.
Your teen’s view
Companion shows active checks and gives your teen ways to ask for help, request a shared review, or request a privacy pause.
Set it up together.
Confirm coverage and permissions before you rely on Guardian for a particular device or app.
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