The following questions are typical when getting started. For additional scenarios, visit our Community Knowledge Base.
How do I register for an account?
First make sure you have 2 devices for the best experience. Boomerang is available for Android and Apple devices – smartphones and tablets. Use the app store badges above to download the Boomerang Parental Control app and follow our setup steps.
I downloaded the app, tapped I’M NEW, now which option do I select when asked “What do you want to do?
Control this Device (Child Mode): Selecting this mode enables restrictions such as screen time schedules (for Android devices) or app age ratings (Apple iOS devices), location tracking and safe browsing.
Manage Family Devices (Parent Mode): In this app mode, our app is your remote control where you can review your child’s device location, Time-Out and Extend time for Android devices. You’ll need at least one device in Child Mode to experience Parent Mode.
How do I add another family device to my Family Group?
1. Install Boomerang Parental Control
2. Open Boomerang
3. Tap LOGIN
4. If a Child device: Tap Control this Device, follow our setup wizard and login with the same email and password used to create your account.
5. If a Parent device: Tap Manage Family Devices, simply login with your email and password used to create your account