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# How to set up the Bark Home | Bark Technologies

This article covers the first-time setup of the Bark Home . If you've already set up the Bark Home, check out this guide to configure your devices with app and site blocking rules. Before you start Set up the Bark Home during a quiet time when most of your family isn't actively using their devices for work or school. If you have a mesh network, follow these steps instead . Bark Home Setup Find the Wi-Fi router in your home. Have multiple routers? Review this guide for tips on choosing the right one. Look at the top, side, or bottom of your router for a label that lists its make and model . Check whether your router needs any settings adjustments before connecting the Bark Home and make those changes if needed. Turn on your family's devices and connect them to your home Wi-Fi network. Don't have all devices handy? That's fine, you can add them later. Plug the Bark Home power cord into an outlet near your router . ​ Use the ethernet cable to connect the LAN port of your router to the LAN port of the Bark Home. If your router has multiple ports, use LAN1 or Ethernet1. Wait a few minutes . Flip your Bark Home over and look for a QR code . ​ If you see one, scan it with your parent device while connected to your home Wi-Fi to start activation. If there's no QR code, or you'd rather not use it, open a browser on any device connected to your home Wi-Fi and go to http://detect.network . When prompted, sign into your Bark account. If you don't have one, choose the option to create one. ⛔ Bark Home showing as "undetected"? Start by checking the LED lights . You'll then assign devices to profiles and set your screen time rules . Here's how to identify and rename your devices for easy management. (Optional) Want alerts about potential issues found in your child's iPhone or iPad texts, photos, and videos? Follow this guide: Monitor iOS devices with the Bark Home . ​ Need help with setup? Check out our troubleshooting guide . Related Articles How to set up the Bark Phone How does Bark's in-home filtering work? How to set up in-home filtering How to set up a router with Bark built-in Integrating Bark Home into your existing network