BarkOn SumoFiber

Bark parental controls,on SumoFiber.

Give your kids the freedom of the internet without the worry. Bark, powered by SumoFiber, monitors texts, social, and 30+ apps for cyberbullying, predators, and self-harm — and adds web filtering and screen-time controls right at your router.

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  • 30+ apps monitored
  • AI-powered alerts
  • Web filtering & screen time
Always-on protectionMonitored 24 / 7
Your Eyes & Ears

One tool that watchesacross every device.

Bark is an AI-powered parental monitoring service that scans texts, social media, email, and 30+ apps for cyberbullying, predators, self-harm, and other online dangers — then alerts parents only when something needs attention. SumoFiber bundles Bark with home internet and adds router-level web filtering and screen-time controls.

  • Flag inappropriate content, bullying, and risky conversations.
  • See online activity across every device — in one place.
  • Bank-grade security keeps your family's data private.
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Coverage Map

  • Texts & SMS

    • iMessage
    • Android SMS
    • MMS

  • Social

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • Snapchat
    • YouTube

  • Messaging

    • WhatsApp
    • Discord
    • Messenger

  • Email

    • Gmail
    • Outlook
    • iCloud

Plus gaming chat, web browsers, and more — over 30 platforms in total.

  • 30+

    Apps & platforms

  • iOS + Android

    Both supported

  • 24 / 7

    Real-time monitoring

Why It Matters

Your worry is valid.Protection is necessary.

More than half of kids ages 10–12 have already been exposed to inappropriate content online. The internet's anonymity has made it easier than ever for ill-intentioned people to reach them.

By the numbers

50%+of kids 10–12

have encountered explicit, violent, or otherwise harmful content online — often without telling a parent.

  • Exposure to inappropriate content

    The risk
    Kids can intentionally — or accidentally — find harmful content online, from explicit material to violent imagery.
    How Bark helps
    Bark filters sites and monitors apps for inappropriate content, so you're alerted when something concerning shows up.

  • Mental health risks

    The risk
    Signs of depression, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts often appear online first — and easily go unnoticed.
    How Bark helps
    Bark detects language and behaviors associated with mental-health concerns and flags them for your attention.

  • Lack of visibility into activity

    The risk
    Across phones, tablets, laptops, and consoles, parents can't keep up with every chat, app, or platform on their own.
    How Bark helps
    Bark gives you cross-platform monitoring across 30+ popular apps and channels — in one place.
In-Depth Monitoring Tools

Comprehensive monitoring,control, and protection.

Four core tools working together to give parents clarity — without overwhelm.

  1. Bark app screenshot showing Free Time filters with Fortnite blocked and Minecraft, Pokémon, and Roblox allowed.
    01Web filtering

    Block what doesn't belong

    Granular web filtering at the SumoFiber router lets you block specific sites, apps, and entire categories — for any device on the home WiFi.

    • Block adult, gambling, and dangerous-content categories
    • Allow Pokémon, block Fortnite — control is per-app
    • Different rules for each kid's profile
  2. Bark app screenshot showing a child's location history with check-ins at home, 123 Main St., and 555 Bark Blvd.
    02GPS & location

    Know they made it home

    Real-time GPS shows where your kids are, with automatic alerts when they arrive at or leave key places like school, home, or a friend's house.

    • Live location, with check-in history
    • Geofence alerts for arrivals and departures
    • One-tap check-in requests when you need peace of mind
  3. Bark app screenshot showing daily parental controls with a Thursday schedule and a 'School 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM' rule.
    03Screen time

    Healthy limits, automatic

    Set daily and weekly screen-time schedules per child. Carve out school hours, dinner, and bedtime — and Bark enforces it across every device on the network.

    • Daily and weekly routine schedules
    • Pause WiFi for a single device or the whole house
    • School-friendly defaults you can tweak in seconds
  4. Bark app screenshot showing a flagged bullying alert in a text conversation with a recommended action.
    04Insights & alerts

    Be alerted to real risks

    Bark's AI scans texts, social, and email for signs of bullying, predators, depression, and self-harm — and alerts you only when something needs your attention.

    • Get alerts about real risks — not every message
    • Detects bullying, predators, and self-harm signals
    • Preserves kids' privacy on everyday conversations
BarkPowered by SumoFiber

Embrace technology.Worry less.

With Bark powered by SumoFiber, you have a modern, thoughtful way to help your kids stay safe online. Parenting is hard enough — let Bark help.

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  • Bank-grade security
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Frequently Asked

Bark on SumoFiber, answered.

Quick answers about how Bark works, what it monitors, and how SumoFiber delivers it.

  • What is Bark and how does it work with SumoFiber?

    Bark is an AI-powered parental monitoring service that scans texts, social media, email, and 30+ apps for signs of cyberbullying, predators, self-harm, depression, and other online dangers. SumoFiber delivers Bark as part of its home internet service, with web filtering and screen-time controls applied at the router so they work on every device connected to your home WiFi.

  • What online dangers does Bark protect against?

    Bark monitors for cyberbullying, predators and inappropriate contact, sexual content, violence and drug-related content, signs of depression and self-harm, and exposure to dangerous online challenges. It uses AI to flag concerning content in texts, social media, and email — not to read everything.

  • How many apps and platforms does Bark monitor?

    Bark monitors 30+ platforms, including iMessage and Android texts, major social networks (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube), email (Gmail, Outlook, iCloud), chat apps (Discord, WhatsApp, Messenger), and gaming chat.

  • Does Bark work on iOS and Android?

    Yes. Bark works on both iOS and Android devices. Some features — like screen-time limits and web filtering — work at the SumoFiber router level and apply to any device on your home WiFi, including game consoles and smart TVs.

  • Does Bark let parents read every message their kids send?

    No. Bark is designed to flag only concerning content — it does not give parents a full read-out of every message. This preserves kids' privacy on everyday conversations while alerting parents when there is a potential issue.

  • What features come with Bark through SumoFiber?

    SumoFiber Bark includes content monitoring across texts, social, email, and 30+ apps, web filtering at the router, screen-time management, GPS tracking for phones, and real-time parent alerts when Bark detects a potential issue.

  • Can I filter websites and block apps with Bark?

    Yes. Web filtering works at the SumoFiber router level, so it applies to every device on your home WiFi. You can block entire categories like adult content or gambling, block specific sites and apps (for example, allow Pokémon GO but block Fortnite), and apply different rules to each child's profile.

  • Which states is Bark available in through SumoFiber?

    SumoFiber offers Bark to customers in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, California, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, and South Carolina. Bark is bundled with SumoFiber home internet service and managed from your SumoFiber account.

  • Does Bark replace my home WiFi router?

    No. Bark works alongside the SumoFiber managed WiFi router. The router handles web filtering, screen-time scheduling, and per-device pauses, while the Bark app on your phone handles content monitoring and alerts. You do not need to install separate hardware.

  • Can I add Bark to an existing SumoFiber account?

    Yes. Existing SumoFiber customers can add Bark to their account by contacting support. New customers can include Bark when ordering SumoFiber home internet.

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