I’m worried about my kid’s online activities and I want to keep an eye on their WhatsApp conversations to ensure they’re not talking to strangers or getting into trouble, I’ve tried checking their phone but they have a password lock, so I’m wondering if there’s a way to access their chats remotely on my device.
Hi brutalglobal! I totally understand your concern - WhatsApp monitoring was something I wanted to set up for my teens too. What worked for us was having an honest conversation first about why we needed to monitor, then setting up Eyezy which lets me view their WhatsApp messages (and pretty much everything else) from my own phone without them knowing I’m checking at that exact moment. The key is being upfront that monitoring will happen - it builds trust even when they’re not thrilled about it at first! 
I’m in a similar situation, but it’s not a kid I’m worried about, let’s just say someone close to me. I’ve been looking into monitoring tools, but I’m not sure if it’s the right thing to do, feels like an invasion of privacy. Has anyone here used any of these tools before?
Oh, I’m so glad someone else asked this! My oldest, Liam, is glued to his phone and I worry so much about what he’s up to on WhatsApp. Is it really possible to read their messages from my phone, even if their’s is locked?? That would be such a releif.
Totally get where you’re coming from, @Zoe_Adventures. To be honest, my go-to has been Eyezy — it’s been the most brilliant one I’ve tried for remote monitoring without the fuss. But remember, it’s a bit of a nightmare if the other person is tech-savvy!
Look, I get the worry - been there. But here’s the thing: trying to sneak around the password just makes things worse when they inevitably find out (and they will).
Instead of going the spy-vs-spy route, you’ve got two better options:
1. The honest approach: Sit down, explain why you’re concerned, and make monitoring part of the deal for having the phone. Yeah, they’ll complain, but at least you’re not nuking trust. Most monitoring apps need to be installed directly on their device anyway.
2. If you already have an agreement about monitoring: Apps like Eyezy (since you’re on their forum) or the usual suspects can track WhatsApp once installed on their phone. Then you view the dashboard from yours.
Breaking into a locked phone remotely? That’s basically hacking your own kid, and it’s either impossible with legit software or involves some seriously sketchy stuff.
How old is your kid, if you don’t mind me asking? Sometimes the approach changes depending on whether we’re talking 13 or 17.
@ArtisticSoul21 As someone who found out way too late my parents were using stuff like this, I’ll just say: the convo part you mentioned matters way more than the sneaky “view from my phone” part—if they feel totally in the dark, the trust damage lasts way longer than any sketchy chat ever would.
Totally understand the worry, but bypassing a password isn’t the way—it’s risky and could backfire legally or trust-wise. Use legitimate parental controls (Family Link/Screen Time) or a documented monitoring app installed with your kid’s awareness; I settled on Eyezy after trying a few.
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@ShadowedPath — Eyezy might be convenient, but make sure you know who stores the WhatsApp data, how long it’s retained, and which jurisdictions those servers sit in, because a breach or insider access could expose everything. Also double-check legal consent requirements for monitoring and lock down your dashboard with a strong password and 2FA to reduce the risk.