US-based Parent Geenee Inc. has launched India’s first location-based parental control app – Parent Geenee. The app empowers parents to choose specific locations where they can block up to 450 of the most popular apps. Unlike conventional apps, Parent Geenee dynamically adapts to real-world settings, allowing parents to customize app usage based on their child’s location. It goes beyond traditional screen time management by offering a more personalized approach.
Parent Geenee’s innovative ‘Wish’ feature encourages thoughtful app use by allowing children to request access to one restricted app at a time. “Parenting in the digital age isn’t about restricting technology—it’s about guiding children to use it responsibly. With the Parent Geenee app, we’re looking to empower parents to enable children to safely explore and navigate the digital world. We strongly believe that digital parenting should not be a restrictive process but a collaborative one, where both the child and the parent are co-passengers on a journey of learning and evolution,” says Sasi Naga, Co-founder & Chairman, Parent Geenee Inc.
Parents can manage all their children’s devices under a single account, making it ideal for families with multiple children or households with multiple devices. Parent Geenee is a freemium app offering both free and premium subscription versions and is available for iOS and Android devices. The optional Beacon accessory is available for purchase in the US, UK, and India via the official Parent Geenee website. Designed as a premium yet accessible digital parenting solution, the app bridges the gap between traditional monitoring apps and full-scale child surveillance tools. Parent Geenee emphasizes family privacy, ensuring no usage data is collected from children’s devices. Any data collected is securely encrypted to guarantee the highest level of protection.
Recognizing that children spend a significant amount of time in schools, the Parent Geenee app also offers a dedicated school version designed to empower educators. Instead of confiscating student devices, teachers and administrators can use Parent Geenee for Schools to manage security and communication needs while safely disabling non-educational apps and content on school premises. This promotes a balanced digital learning experience without the need to physically confiscate phones.
Key Features of Parent Geenee
- Customize Screen Time by Location:
Parents can set up Safe Zones for home, school, or even a friend’s house to block access to selective apps in each setting. Additionally, parents are notified when their child enters or exits these customized Safe Zones. - Enhance Supervision with the Beacon:
The optional Beacon accessory refines control further, enabling parents to manage screen time by room. For example, they can allow educational apps in the study room while limiting games to the living room. - Encourage Thoughtful App Use:
With the Wish feature, children can request access to one restricted app at a time, teaching them to make mindful decisions instead of mindlessly scrolling. - App Download Approval:
Parents can activate a feature that requires their child to seek approval before installing new apps, fostering conversations about appropriate app choices and potential risks. - Web Content Filtering:
Beyond app restrictions, parents can block access to age-inappropriate websites, ensuring a safer browsing experience for their child. - Effortless Setup & Multi-Device Management:
Using a one-step QR code linking process, parents can easily manage multiple children’s devices under a single account.
