Bark uses the standard radius set by Google for addresses — but this may not always always reflect the actual size or boundaries of some places, like large school campuses.
Fortunately, you can adjust the pin and radius slider when adding a location in Bark:
- Open up your parent app / dashboard.
- Tap Map.
- If on mobile, tap the ^ arrow. If on desktop, skip this step.
- Tap Favorite locations.
- Tap the ➕.
- Enter in the address you'd like to be alerted to.
- Enter in the nickname.
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Drag the pin and/or radius slider to fine-tune the location:
💡 Note: Smaller detection zones may generate sporadic alerts as GPS accuracy can cause the device to appear to cross the boundary. - (optional) Click on the location to set what kids will send you a push notification for that place:
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Changes will take a few minutes to take effect.
💡 Tip: You can speed that along by asking your child to tap the check-in button in their Bark Kids app.