Pingo by Findmykids

Editor's Review

Pingo is designed as a companion app for the Findmykids service, focusing on providing parents with tools to ensure their children's safety. 📱 It's important to install Pingo only on devices used by children or teenagers, working in tandem with the Findmykids app on the parent's device. Let’s dive into what makes Pingo a helpful app for modern parents! 🚀

Getting Started: Begin by downloading the Findmykids app on your smartphone. After installation, set up Pingo on your child's device using the unique code provided during your Findmykids registration. Once connected, you're set to use the kids GPS tracker! ✅

Key Features Detailed:

• Kids GPS Tracker: Pinpoint your child's location on a map and review their location history. This feature acts as an online diary of their movements, ensuring they avoid unsafe areas. Consider pairing it with a kid-friendly smartwatch for enhanced tracking. ⌚
• Sound Around: This feature allows you to listen to the surroundings of your child's device, ensuring they are in a safe environment. Note that this requires the app to be installed and properly set up on their phone. 👂
• Loud Signal: If your child misplaces their device or has it on silent, send a loud signal to grab their attention. This is also useful if they have a smartwatch connected. 📢
• Screen Time Manager: Keep tabs on the apps your child uses, particularly during school hours, helping to ensure they're focusing on learning rather than playing games. 🧑‍🏫
• Notifications: Stay informed with real-time alerts when your child arrives at school, returns home, or reaches other designated locations. 🔔
• Battery Control: Receive notifications when your child's device battery is low, reminding them to charge it promptly. This feature extends to smartwatches as well. 🔋
• Family Chat: Communicate with your child through a dedicated chat room, complete with fun stickers and voice messaging. 💬

Free vs. Subscription: You can track your child’s location online for free once devices are connected. However, access to other features is limited in the free version. A subscription unlocks the full potential of Pingo. 💰

Permissions Required:

• Camera and Photos: Needed to set up a profile avatar for your child. 📸
• Contacts: Required to populate the phone book on a GPS watch. 📖
• Microphone: Used for sending voice messages within the chat feature. 🎤
• Accessibility Services: Employed to manage and limit screen time effectively. 📱

Support: Encountering technical issues? Contact Findmykids support 24/7 via the support chat in the app or email support@findmykids.org for assistance. 📧

Pingo not only helps you keep an eye on your children but also promotes open communication and responsible device usage! 👍

Features

• Real-time GPS location tracking

• Listen to surroundings with 'Sound around'

• Send loud signal to find device

• Monitor app usage with screen time manager

• Receive notifications for location arrivals

• Battery level alerts for child's device

• Family chat with fun stickers

• Works with kid's smartwatches

Pros

• Real-time location tracking for peace of mind

• Sound around feature enhances child's safety

• Loud signal helps find misplaced devices quickly

Cons

• Subscription required for full feature access

• Requires child to have a smartphone or smartwatch