Parents have a duty to know what their kids are doing and make sure they’re safe. Concerns over online privacy and security is another reason why parents wants to have a close watch on what their kids access online or download into their phones. Hoverwatch for Android is a handy tool that helps you monitor a host of online activities. It also let you track the location of the device. It comes with a subscription fee.
Features
To start with, you got to create an online account using your email and password. Now, download and install Hoverwatch app for Android in the device that you intend to track. Now you can monitor the device from afar. From a parent’s perspective, they can easily see what their child has been up to, and determine if any monitored activities have potentially endangered them. The app also keeps records of all incoming and outgoing text messages, regardless of whether they’re deleted on the phone or not. The best part is that you can remain totally hidden from the user, even if your kid knows how the phone and the apps work. Its geo location feature is pretty accurate in determining the exact location of the phone you’re tracking. The app uses Wi-Fi signals, cell towers and GPS to track the location of the monitored device. The app help you track the phone even if the SIM is removed. Further, you can monitor multiple devices running Hoverwatch directly from the web. The app also got a feature wherein it automatically clicks a photo using the phone’s front camera every time the user unlocks the screen.
The layout and design of Hoverwatch for Android is largely user friendly. It is easy to navigate and is totally silent in the device in which it is installed. We also found the app to be stable and responsive. Hoverwatch’s bouquet of tracking services comes at a price. The personal edition of the app lets you track one device for $19.95 per month or $8.99 per month if subscribed for a year. The family plan covering five devices costs $39.95 per month or $199.95 for a year.
Conclusion
Hoverwatch for Android is certainly invasive. But it got a positive impact as it helps you to keep a close watch on your kid’s online activities. The best part is that the app does the tracking in a discrete fashion. A notable feature is its ability to track the device even when the SIM is removed. The app is easy to set up and easy to use. It is also pretty stable and reliable. Check it out if you’re scouting for a tracking app to be installed in your kid’s mobile phone.
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