Gardionstep-by-step guide
Set up your first protection in one clear path
First install Gardion Family on the parent’s device. Then connect Gardion Kids on the child’s phone or tablet and enable only the permissions you need.
Gardion is currently in Google Play closed testing. Join the tester group first — you do not need to send us your Gmail address in advance.
Join Gardion TestersWhat you need
- An Android phone for the parent — for Gardion Family.
- A separate Android phone or tablet for the child — for Gardion Kids.
- The same Google account on the testing page and in Google Play.
Install Gardion Family on the parent’s device
Open the Google Play testing page, tap “Become a tester”, then install Gardion Family. In the app, create an account or sign in.
Open Gardion Family in Google Play
Connect the child’s device
In Family, add the child and choose “Connect a device”. On the child’s device, open the testing page, install Gardion Kids and enter the connection code you received.
Open Gardion Kids in Google Play
Enable permissions one at a time, with a clear purpose
Gardion Kids explains every permission before opening Android settings. The first limit needs background operation, display over other apps, usage access and accessibility. Location and the VPN filter are optional and should be enabled only if you need those features.
When should I enable location, VPN and device administrator?
Location is for the map, safe zones and SOS. The local VPN is for website-category filtering. Device administrator helps protect Kids from accidental removal. None of these permissions is required just to test the first screen-time limit.
Create the first rule and check the result
Return to Family, set a daily limit or schedule and make sure it appears on the child’s device. For a calm check, start with a short test limit, then set the value that works for your family.
Then enable only the features your family needs
🎓 School mode — keep only the apps needed for school.
🤸 Breaks and warm-ups — remind your child to change position.
🌐 Web filter — enable categories of unwanted websites.
💻 To connect Windows, add the computer in Gardion Family: the app will create a personal one-time installer link.
Need help?
Tell us which step you reached and attach a screenshot — the Gardion team will help you continue.
app@gardion.io