Spacetalk Blogs

Setting up the Spacetalk App on iPhone doesn't have to be complicated. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your first Space, add family members, set up Places and Routes, manage check-ins and make sure your key safety alerts are working. Get your iPhone ready as your family's central hub and start using Spacetalk with confidence from day one.

Turn your Android phone into a simple family safety hub with the Spacetalk App. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create your first Space, invite family members, set up Places and Routes, manage Check-Ins and switch on the key permissions that keep alerts working in the background. Get everything set up in one sitting, then let the app keep you informed when something actually needs your attention.

Want more control without constantly checking the watch? Learn how the Spacetalk App keeps key safety settings on the parent account, from Trusted Contacts and SOS contacts to School Mode, Places, Routes and Buddy approvals. This guide also explains what your kid can change on the watch, what stays locked, and how to review your family’s settings as routines change.

Want to know what’s happening with your family without constantly checking your phone? Discover how the Spacetalk App gives you an at-a-glance view of location, Places, Routes, School Mode, battery and check-ins—all from one screen. Learn how alerts keep you informed when something changes, plus what to check when an update needs a closer look.

Want your kid to stay connected without opening the door to strangers, public groups or unrestricted messaging? Learn how family chat works inside the Spacetalk App, including how closed Spaces, Trusted Contacts and parent-managed permissions keep conversations limited to people you approve. See how to set up your first Space and give your kid a simple, safer way to stay in touch with family.

Worried about handing over a smartphone too soon? Discover how a Spacetalk Watch with School Mode can help manage screen time, reduce distractions and keep essential safety features active during school hours. Learn how to set up parental controls without social media, open internet access or a separate screen time app, then see if a smartwatch could be the right next step for your family.

Choosing between an eSIM and physical SIM shouldn't add another headache when setting up your teen's first phone. Find out which SIM Spacetalk Mobile Plans use, how quickly you can activate an eSIM, when a physical SIM makes more sense, and how both options keep the same data, calls and family safety features.