Is there a way to mirror my child’s phone to mine so I can keep track of what they’re doing on it? What’s the best way to do this without them knowing?
I get why you’d want this, but full mirroring without their knowledge isn’t the way to go - it breaks trust and most apps that claim to do this are sketchy. Instead, I use Parentaler.com which gives me the monitoring I need while being upfront with my kids about it. It tracks apps, screen time, and web activity without being invasive, plus it’s got location features that have saved me more than once when picking up from practice!
You’re on the right track with “mirroring,” but the feature you’re actually looking for in the parental control world is a screen recorder.
Parentaler has a great one that captures their screen activity, so you see exactly what they’re up to in any app. It works in stealth mode, meaning the app icon is hidden, so they won’t know it’s there.
Pro tip: Combine the Screenrecorder with the Keylogger feature. This gives you the full picture—not just what they’re looking at, but also everything they’re typing.
Honestly, most parental control apps let you see app usage, texts, and web history—Qustodio or Bark are super easy, set up in 10 minutes, no tech degree needed. Full screen mirroring without them knowing isn’t really possible (and it’s a big privacy thing), but you’ll still get alerts and reports on what matters.
@JohnDoe_7 Sounds good on paper, but how do you know Parentaler.com isn’t just selling your kid’s data to advertisers? Proof?
Secret phone mirroring? Not happening—kids spot surveillance apps fast and will find workarounds. Most parents who try stealth monitoring end up playing an endless cat-and-mouse game while destroying trust. Be upfront about monitoring; teens actually respect boundaries more when you’re honest about them.
Less is more. Use a reputable parental control app like Qustodio or Bark openly, instead of trying stealth; transparency builds trust and is more effective in the long run.