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Install KidsNanny on iPhone & iPad

Follow these simple steps to set up KidsNanny on your child’s Apple device.

Download the app from App Store

Open the App Store, search for “KidsNanny,” and tap Install.

Select “Parent” Profile and Complete Setup

Choose the Parent profile and create your account with your email.

Connect Your Child's iPhone / iPad

Select a Child Profile and Connect Using a Pairing Code

Pick a Child profile and connect the devices with your pairing code.

Allow All Required Permissions for Monitoring

Grant the location and profile permissions so monitoring can begin.

Must-Do Steps for KidsNanny to work on iOS

What You Need

Mac or Windows computer required for KidsNanny iOS setup

Home Computer

Mac or Windows — used once during setup.

USB charging cable to connect iPhone or iPad

Charging Cable

To connect the device to the computer.

Child's iPhone and iPad for KidsNanny parental control

Kid’s iOS Device

The iPhone or iPad you want to protect.

  • Laptop/Desktop/Mac
  • Charging Cable
  • Kid’s iOS Device

KidsNanny Tool For Desktop

Download the helper tool to enable advanced iOS monitoring features.

iOS 26 or later: install an MDM profile using Apple Configurator on a Mac (macOS 15.7+). This step is not supported on Windows.

To initiate the download, open a web browser on your computer and enter “kidsnanny.ca/ios-install-guide” in the address bar.
STEP 1

Download

Open the iOSAdvanceTool.pkg file from Chrome downloads

KidsNanny iOS install step 1 - download desktop tool
STEP 2

Install

Wait while the file unarchives on your computer

KidsNanny iOS install step 2 - install application
STEP 3

Configure

Configure the program from your Downloads folder

KidsNanny iOS setup completed on child's iPhone and iPad
For download open browser in you in computer and type kidsnanny.ca/ios-install-guide

Download and Install Desktop App.

Connect iOS device.

Connect child's iPhone to computer for KidsNanny setup

FAQ

Download the KidsNanny Desktop Tool on your Mac or Windows computer, connect your child’s iOS device via a charging cable, and follow the on-screen setup instructions to install the configuration profile.

Yes. Unlike Android, iOS requires a desktop tool to install the configuration profile. You need a Mac or Windows computer with the KidsNanny Desktop Tool and a charging cable to connect the child’s device.

Yes. KidsNanny supports both iPhone and iPad devices. The setup process is the same for both.

KidsNanny installs as a configuration profile on iOS. The profile is visible in Settings, but the app is designed to run quietly in the background without disrupting normal device usage.

The configuration profile can be protected with a passcode. Once set, your child cannot remove it without entering the parent passcode.

KidsNanny on iOS supports Live Location tracking, Screen Time limits, Content Filtering, Web History monitoring, YouTube Control, and App Blocking. Some features may vary compared to the Android version.

Yes. The Desktop Tool is free to download for both Mac and Windows. A KidsNanny subscription is required to activate monitoring features on the child’s device.