[Bark] IPhone doesn’t work with app on mac, and my son’s android having issues, says to fix it but doesn’t

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Michele Walton
8 months ago In Bark
iPhone doesn’t work with app on mac, and my son’s android having issues, says to fix it but doesn’t

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8 months ago

Hi there! I want to make sure I fully understand what you're experiencing with Bark on your devices. It sounds like your iPhone isn't syncing properly with the Bark app on your Mac, and your son's Android device is also having some issues, with a message prompting to fix it but it doesn't resolve. Is that right?

Could you tell me a bit more? For example:
- When you try to sync the iPhone with the Mac, what exactly happens? Any error messages or does it just not show up?
- On your son's Android, what message or issue is occurring exactly?
- Have you checked if both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network?
- Have you tried restarting the devices or the Bark app already?

With a bit more info, I can guide you step-by-step. But to get us started, here’s what typically helps with syncing iPhones and Bark on Mac:

1. Check Wi-Fi Connection: Make sure the iPhone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Mac. Bark uses this connection to detect and sync the devices.

2. Connect iPhone via Cable: Sometimes Wi-Fi detection can be flaky. Plug the iPhone into your Mac with a Lightning cable. This helps Bark re-pair the device and can fix syncing issues.

3. Reset Trust Settings: On the iPhone, if you see a prompt to "Trust This Computer," be sure to tap "Trust." If you’re unsure, you can go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy to reset those settings and reconnect.

4. Restart Devices: Restart both the iPhone and Mac to clear any temporary glitches.

For the Android device:

- Ensure the Bark Kids app is fully updated.
- Restart the Android phone.
- Check the app permissions—it needs access to certain features to monitor correctly.
- Make sure the device has a stable internet connection.

If after all that the syncing still doesn’t work, sometimes uninstalling and reinstalling the Bark app on the affected devices can help.

Would you like me to guide you through any of these steps or look deeper into one in particular?

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Are you satisfied with the solution I provided so far?

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