Yeah, the old incognito workaround. Kids think they’re digital ninjas until they realize their parents grew up with computers too.
Most monitoring apps can’t actually pull data from incognito sessions directly because that’s kind of the whole point of incognito - nothing gets stored locally. But here’s the thing: some apps take screenshots at intervals or log keystrokes, which captures what they’re doing even in incognito mode. The better ones also monitor network traffic or capture site visits at the router/DNS level before the browser decides whether to save it or not.
Eyezy supposedly has screen recording features, though I haven’t used it personally. I’ve stuck with other options that do similar things - basically catching activity before it goes “dark” in incognito mode.
Setup usually involves installing the app on their phone (you’ll need physical access), granting permissions, and then monitoring from your own device. Fair warning: depending on where you live, there are legal considerations about monitoring devices, even your kid’s.
What’s driving the concern, if you don’t mind me asking? Sometimes worth having the conversation first before going full surveillance mode, though I know that’s easier said than done with teenagers.