Setting Up the Circle Parent App

Ready to start using Circle to manage your family's devices? You'll start by setting up the parent version of the app!

Get the Circle App

On Apple iOS, Circle runs on version 10 or newer.
On Android, Circle runs on version 5.0 (Lollipop) or newer.

To find the app, head here or search “Circle Parental Controls” on the Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android).

Circle membership

To use Circle’s full suite of features, you’ll need a membership. When you complete account creation, you can validate an existing membership (if you bought a Circle Home Plus bundle), or start up a new one via in-app purchase for $9.99 per month after your one-month free trial. If you don't plan on using Circle Home Plus to manage Wi-Fi devices, the membership obtained via in-app purchase is all you'll need.

Setting up Circle for the first time

Ready to set up? You'll start by getting the app and then setting yourself up as a parent via creating an account. Later you'll create family Profiles and add your family members' devices to them.

Open the app and press Get Started.
Agree to the User Agreement.
Select Set up parent app.
Create an account for yourself, which includes your given (first) name and family (last) name, email address, and a secure password.
After creating your account you will be sent a verification link. Follow this link to complete setup of your account.
Confirm your membership or start one by following the in-app instructions. Subscriptions can be started via in-app purchase or via the QR code on the hardware in the Circle Home Plus Bundle.

To create Profiles for each member of your family:

After you've logged in and started your membership, you're ready to start creating Profiles.

Start by typing in a family member’s name and add a photo.
You'll have to set a Filter level and can also set up Time Limits, or BedTimes for their Profile. You'll be able to create OffTimes for them later.
Want to add a mobile device to their profile? If you have your family member’s iOS or Android device on-hand, press “Continue.” If not, tap “Skip” and you'll be able to come back to assigning their devices later.
After adding devices, tap “Add Another,” to keep creating Profiles, or “Finish,” if you’re done creating family member Profiles.

Want to learn more about Circle's features? Check out these articles for information on Filter Levels, Pause, Usage, History, BedTimes, OffTimes, Location, and Rewards.

Check out this for help with your subscription and membership!

Setting up Circle Home Plus

Once you've set up your Circle parent app and some profiles you are ready to set up Circle Home Plus. Doing so will allow you to manage at home devices on your network. If you want to start Circle Home Plus set up, tap the in-app banner or head to the Menu. You can learn more about set up here.

Get the Circle App

Circle membership

Setting up Circle for the first time

To create Profiles for each member of your family:

Setting up Circle Home Plus

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