Improved family call setup • Better recovery when an answer is delayed during connection. • Improved handling when you end a call and quickly call again. • Better protection against late updates reopening an ended call. Please update every family device for the best calling experience.

More reliable family calls • Improved incoming ringing and recovery after a network interruption. • Clear guidance when microphone or camera access needs attention. • Calls can continue with audio when camera access is unavailable. • Callers can see when Focus or Do Not Disturb has silenced a device. • Improved picture-in-picture when you choose it during a call. Please update every family device for the best calling experience.

More dependable family calls, with less getting in the way. • Improved audio and video when answering a call. • Smoother redialling and recovery when the network changes. • Better handling of ringing on other devices when a call is answered, declined or ended. • Clearer connection status and more accurate missed-call history. • Clearer subscription choices, improved purchase restoration and more reliable paid-access updates. Thanks for making Kids Call Home part of your family's day.

Critical fixes Message opens reliably again — tap Message and go straight to the conversation. Video calls keep audio in both directions so you and your child can hear each other. Voice notes Recording and playback are clearer on phone and tablet — notes sound like the person speaking, not an empty room. Please update on every family device — parent phone and child tablet. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Clearer first-run setup Signed-out intro and Add my child walk parents through connecting a child’s device without extra chooser steps. Accept nearby child devices When a child device is ready nearby, Parents can Accept from the Children list — pick the right child if more than one. Please update on every family device. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Call or message from the widget On the medium home screen widget, Call starts a call and Message opens chat — not the children list. Rows are easier to tap. Before your trial ends You’ll see a clearer reminder in the app so you can keep your child calling home.

Clearer Family names and photos Family cards show the contact’s name first (like Granny). Home screen widgets show your child’s photo again. Please update on every family device. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Family invites open in the app When someone invites you to join a family, the link opens Kids Call Home if the app is on this phone — so you can join and get calls without getting stuck in the browser. Please update on every family device. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Reliability improvements This update keeps family calling smooth on iPhone and iPad. Please update on every family device. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Voice notes and email links that work Voice notes from a parent's Android now play on the child's iPhone or iPad. Confirm-email and password-reset links open Kids Call Home when the app is installed. Please update on every family iPhone and iPad. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Calls reach the tablet more reliably Incoming calls ring more reliably on iPhone and iPad when Kids Call Home is closed. If Focus or Do Not Disturb is on, allow Kids Call Home in that Focus so calls can still ring. We cannot bypass Focus. Please update on every family iPhone and iPad. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

A simpler plan, and the right conversation • New One Child plan if you only need one child on the family phone • Tapping a message notification now opens that conversation, instead of Activity or a stuck Connecting screen • Chat notices stay below the header, and the iOS tab bar hides while you type • Restore Purchases does not charge — the button now says so Still the same promise • Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required

A simpler plan, and calls that still work New One Child plan if you only need one child on the family phone. Calling still works when you are on an App Store plan, including after cancel or an offer code. Child devices are less likely to drop signed-in after an update. Kids can see when a parent is available to call. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

See your family connection more clearly Family Insights now shows who you connected with and your household call history — without implying you should call every day. Profile photos upload more reliably. Voice notes are less likely to fail when sending. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Family Plan stays with you After an App Store update, your trial, Family Plan, and offer codes keep working — you should not be asked to subscribe again when you are already covered. More reliable child-device sign-in on phones that are already linked to your family. Dialog and settings reliability improvements on native. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Keep calling home reliable General reliability and calling improvements. Kids Call Home stays focused on safe family calling — parent-approved contacts only. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

More reliable family status and calling Fixes stuck Offline / Away when a family member’s app is actually open. Improves presence after returning from the background. Calling and messaging stay available while your trial or Family Plan is active. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

More reliable family calling Fixes a bug where CallKit could briefly ring again after a call ended. Parents on a free trial or App Store Family Plan no longer see “Subscription required” when access is still valid. Calling and messaging stay available while your trial or subscription is active. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

• More reliable calling on child devices — please update • Incoming calls now wake and show on the lock screen • Setup QR scan to sign in a child device now works • Kids call home safely — parent-approved contacts only Easier setup Scanning the setup QR code to sign in a child device now works smoothly. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Family calling, clearer from day one Sign up and try the full Family Plan for 7 days — no card required. After the trial, subscribe to keep calling; your account, children, and history stay manageable either way. Video calls recover more smoothly when the connection dips — camera and audio come back when the network improves. Share Kids Call Home with another family you trust — help another child call home safely, without needing a smartphone. Smoother parent child screens and more stable answering on iPhone when family is calling. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

More reliable family calls on iPhone Incoming calls are more stable when a call ends on another device or before you answer. Fewer unexpected app closes during calling — so kids can keep reaching home and grandparents can keep answering. Still the same promise Your child calls trusted family only — parent-approved contacts, no smartphone required.

Family invitation links — fixed Copy or share a family invite link and it works — we always use a current, valid link from your account. Expired invite links refresh automatically when you copy or share again. Resend invitation always sends a fresh secure link by email. Clearer family page — use Share or Copy instead of a confusing link display. For families like yours Invite grandparents and trusted adults so your child can call home without needing their own phone.

Family invitations, fixed and easier Invite grandparents and relatives with a QR code or share link — send the link in person or over text. Already have an account? Sign in from the invitation link to join the family without starting over. Expired invite links no longer block sign-in if you are already part of a family. Family members linked to more than one household see each family's children grouped on the dashboard. Smoother onboarding Clearer steps when adding family members during setup. Optional email when inviting — share the link yourself when that is easier. Other improvements More readable notifications with a longer display time and a reliable dismiss button.

Version 5.7.1 — Family Insights & Improved Calling We listened. Here's what's new: FAMILY INSIGHTS DASHBOARD See your family's connection at a glance: • Connection streak (days in a row you've stayed in touch) • 30-day call history • Total family moments shared Parents told us they wanted proof they're building the habit. Now you have it. CALL RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS We fixed the issues that caused calls to drop or fail to connect: • iOS/Android connection reliability improved • Faster call setup (connects in under 3 seconds) • Better handling of network switches Your kids won't give up after one failed call anymore. SIMPLIFIED 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Every family gets 7 days to try the full service: • Up to 5 child profiles • Unlimited calls and messages • All safety features unlocked • Cancel anytime during trial No confusion about what's included. No surprises. WHAT HASN'T CHANGED • Your kids still can't download apps, browse the web, or call anyone you haven't approved • All calls require your permission first • No phone number needed • No social media This is not another screen time app. It's a way for kids to call home when they need you — without handing them a smartphone. Questions? support@kidscallhome.com

Set up your child's device faster — on the same Wi‑Fi Nearby Setup When you're in the same room on the same Wi‑Fi, you can link your child's iPad or tablet without typing a long code. Open setup on your phone, choose your child's profile, and approve — done. QR codes and login codes still work anytime if you prefer them. More reliable on shared iPads Better handling when the same device is used for parent and child accounts Fixed an issue where parents could be signed out when returning to the children list, including after a call Calling More reliable incoming calls on your child's iPad Questions? kidscallhome.com/support