Verizon Family - Install the Companion App
Here's how to install the Verizon Family companion app using your Dependent's device.
To perform the steps below, you need to:
- ensure the device was added to a profile from the Verizon Family app.
- ensure no parental control apps that prevent permission changes or app installation.
- verify the Dependent's device is running Android 6.0 or higher or iOS 15 or higher.
- have access to both the Guardian and Dependent devices.
- ensure the Verizon Family app is installed on the Guardian's device.
- sign in to the app using a My Verizon user ID or mobile number that has Account Owner or Manager access privileges.
- ensure content filtering is added to the Dependent's account.
- be signed in to a Google account to download the app.
- ensure the Dependent's smartphone is connected to cellular data.
- From the appropriate Dependent's device, open the Google Play™ Store or Apple App Store and search for the Verizon Family Companion app.
- From the Play Store or App Store, tapInstall.Allow several minutes for the download and install process to complete.
- To pair with the Guardian device, do the following on the Dependent's device:
- TapOPEN.
- From the 'Welcome' screen, tapGet started.
- Confirm you are using the correct device by entering the 6 digit code sent to you, or utilize auto-fill.
- TapConfirm.
- TapNextto go through the tutorial orSkipto go to pairing.
- TapAgreeto allow permissions to collect device data.
- TapContinueto set up VPN for sharing your online activity, then tapAllowfor the OS permissions.
- TapContinueto allow notifications, then tapAllowfor the OS permissions.
- TapContinueto share your contacts on your device, then tapAllowfor the OS permissions.
- TapContinueto share your device location, then tapAllow While Using Appfor the OS permissions.
- TapContinueto adjust your location settings, then tapAlwaysto set your location access.
- Tap theBack iconto return to Verizon Family Companion app.
- TapContinueto enable Motion Tracking, then tapAllowfor the OS permissions.
- From the 'You have completed pairing" window, tapNext.