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Why is troomi so popular with parents?

The reason for this is because Troomi has built its own mobile device management (MDM) service (think MobileIron but for kids), which allows parents to lock down the devices. This is where things get a little hardcore.

What is the parent portal?

Think of the Parent Portal as the command center for your child’s device. It is a Web app you can easily access from any device on any platform. The Parent Portal enables you to graduate your kids from one level of functionality to the next as they mature and their needs evolve. Learn more HERE.

Why choose a troomi phone?

Unlike competing solutions, every Troomi phone comes with the ability to eliminate calls from spammers, creeps and predators. We do this with our unique SafeListing™ technology that enables parents to designate the numbers that can call and text into the device.

Is troomi safe for kids?

Troomi is the safe phone that grows with your child. We provide safety today and prepare kids for the future. Other solutions are so locked down that they quickly become impractical as children’s needs evolve. Does Troomi really prevent unwanted calls?

Is there a Troomi parent portal app?

Only your new Troomi best friend! The Parent Portal is your key to controlling all the features on your child's Troomi phone. From apps to screen time, the Parent Portal is the place to go.

How do I set up a Troomi phone?

We make porting a number into Troomi as painless as possible. We'll welcome you—and your phone number—with open arms. During the checkout process, you'll see an option to port your existing phone number. All you need to do is input your phone number and PIN from your current carrier when prompted—we'll do the rest!

How do I text Troomi phone?

Just like we use texting every day, so do our kids....How do I enable and disable texting on a Troomi device?Log into the Troomi Parent Portal (otherwise known as your best friend)Navigate to Settings.In the setting tab, click on Text Messaging.

Does Troomi have data?

Troomi Wireless Service plans include a 1 GB data plan (“Data Plan”) as part of your Service. (The first 300 MB are at high-speed. The remaining 700 are throttled back to 128 KB per second). This allotment of data refreshes monthly.

What is the safest phone for a child?

The best cell phones for kidsGabb Z2. The Gabb Z2 is a kids' phone that masquerades as a smartphone, and it's great for younger kids because it has some built-in safety features as well as being cheaper than most phones. ... VTech KidiBuzz. ... KidsConnect KC2.

Is Troomi better than Gabb?

Gabb's phones are great for kids who are just starting out with tech and perhaps are unprepared for more powerful smartphone features. Troomi's phones are a good option for kids who are almost ready to use traditional smartphones.

Does Troomi have a Web browser?

But if your child is ready to learn responsible online habits, introduce the Internet with our KidSmart® Safe Browser, which enables you to designate specific domains that can be visited.

Are Gabb phones Good?

I like my Gabb Phone because it lets me keep in contact with my friends and family. It has a really good quality camera, and few filters which are nice. It has a calendar that you can set events and schedules, and good sound quality with the recordings. Overall, it's an easy to use and fun phone.

What apps does Pinwheel have?

So what's included in the Pinwheel smartphone? It includes a camera, voice, text, video chat (via Google Duo), calculator, clock, chore reminders and checklists. You can add curated apps such as Spotify Kids, Calm, Duolingo and hundreds of other non-addicting, non-advertising-based educational games.

Does Troomi have Spotify?

Troomi offers several options including Spotify, Spotify Kids, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, and a regular music player, with more apps added all the time. If your child uses one of the streaming services listed above, all they need to do to start listening is download the app and sign in.

What's the best phone for a kid?

Best phone for young childrenXplora Go Clip. ... Nokia 3310 3G. ... Jitterbug Flip. ... Nokia 105 v5. Simplicity and Snake for next to nothing. ... iPhone SE (2020) An affordable iPhone that will last. ... Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC. Extensive specs for not much. ... Moto G10. Tremendous value. ... iPhone 8. The best iPhone for tight budgets.More items...•

How big is a Troomi phone?

6.5-inchTroomi Devices Both devices come standard with GPS location services and have 6.5-inch edge-to-edge displays, quad cameras, slim profile design, extra-long battery life and Bluetooth capabilities. Devices come pre-loaded with KidSmart OS™ and are ready to activate with one click.

Imagine a phone that grows with the needs and maturity of your children!

With KidSmart OS™, seamlessly graduate your kids from one level of responsibility to the next based on their needs, preparation and maturity. Start with a device that’s completely locked down with talk and SMS texting only, then easily add device functionality from the Troomi Parent Portal—without having to replace hardware.

So, what are KidSmart Apps?

KidSmart Apps™ are award-winning apps that have been recommended by the Troomi community and vetted for safety by our experts.

Parents (and their kids) are raving about Troomi!

"Very slick and easy to update and use. Thanks for making it supper quick and easy for us parents."

Is Troomi available in your area?

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At long last, powerful and super easy parental controls!

All controls for Troomi devices happen away from the device itself through a Web-based app called the Troomi Parent Portal. Access the Parent Portal from your own browser on any device and platform. Updates you make will magically take effect within seconds on your child’s phone.

Keep an eye on things with Remote Text Monitoring

No more awkward reviews of your child’s text messages while they impatiently wait! Instead, review texts anytime right from the Parent Portal, then talk to your child about anything concerning. Images are included, as well as any messages that may have been deleted on the device. You can even search by contacts and keywords!

Choose text-only messages or enable picture texting and group chats

Some parents prefer to limit messaging functionality to text only, while others want their kids to be able to send and receive pictures or participate in group chats.

Add the Internet?

It’s your choice! Some parents—especially those of younger children—prefer to have no browser whatsoever, so that is the default for Troomi phones. But if your child is ready to learn responsible online habits, introduce the Internet with our KidSmart™ Safe Browser, which enables you to designate specific domains that can be visited.

Apps on lockdown

Troomi has a curated selection of apps and services that have been vetted as safe for children. The company’s mission is to provide children with all the apps they need and none they don’t. That specifically omits social media and “addictive” games, which basically includes everything.

Get on or get off

You’re either on board with Troomi’s philosophy, or you’re not. That’s really the crux of the Troomi argument. There is no way to allow apps from outside the Troomi ecosystem. I even tried using an APK extractor and transferring it over to the phone using Nearby Share.

How does it work for parents?

On the parent side, there’s a parent portal through which you can add contacts with whom your child is allowed to communicate, websites they’re allowed to visit, and apps they’re allowed to use. In the future, you’ll be able to control things like screen time.

Review from an 11-year-old

On the phone side, I turned on every app that was available and gave it to my 11-year-old daughter to use for an hour. Bear in mind, my daughter has had her own smartphone for two years, and by the time she was 2, she could open Netflix on four different smartphone platforms.

Too many barriers

Overall, Troomi has some really good ideas here. Building its own security software and manually parsing apps that are allowed into the ecosystem are both time-consuming tasks that most parents simply can’t do. Vetting alone can be a full-time job when it comes to approving or disapproving apps.