For reliable remote access, especially for keeping an eye on the kids, I’ve found that dedicated monitoring apps work best. While standard remote desktop tools exist, they often require the other person to accept the connection.
I use Parentaler for this. It gives you a full dashboard to view files, see social media activity, and control the device from your computer. Yes, you need to install it on the target Android phone first, but it operates discreetly in the background.
Pro tip: The screen recorder feature is killer. It captures video of their activity, so you can see what’s happening in apps that don’t have built-in monitoring. Super useful for a complete picture.