Installing Guardian on Your Phone¶
Guardian can be added to your phone’s home screen for quick access to routines, family dialogue, and household settings — like a regular app, without visiting the app store.
Android (Chrome)¶
- Sign in to Guardian in Chrome on your phone.
- When the Add Guardian to your home screen banner appears at the bottom, tap Install.
- If you do not see the banner, open the browser menu (⋮) and choose Install app or Add to Home screen.
iPhone and iPad (Safari)¶
Safari does not show a one-tap install button. Use Apple’s share menu instead:
- Sign in to Guardian in Safari.
- Tap the Share button (square with an arrow).
- Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
- Confirm the name Guardian, then tap Add.
Guardian opens in full-screen mode from your home screen, separate from the browser tab bar.
Tips¶
- Install prompts appear on mobile-sized screens and can be dismissed for seven days.
- After installing, open Guardian from the home screen icon — not an old browser bookmark — for the best experience.
- Guardian keeps admin data fresh: only the app shell is cached offline; your family data always loads from the server when connected.