Safe video calls for kids — no phone or SIM required

Kids Call Home is a family-only video calling and safe kids messaging app that lets children call parents and family without needing a SIM card or phone number. Works perfectly on tablets, iPads, Kindle Fire, Chromebooks and many other Wi‑Fi devices. Parents control all contacts—no strangers, no public profiles, no random friend requests.

Family-only calls, no strangers

Only parent-approved family members can connect with your child. There is no public profile, no search feature, and no random friend requests. Your child can only communicate with people you've explicitly approved, making it safer than typical kids messaging apps that allow "friends of friends" or public discovery.

Works on tablets, iPads, and Wi‑Fi devices

Kids Call Home works great on tablets, iPads, Kindle Fire, Chromebooks and many other Wi‑Fi devices when kids don't have their own phones or SIM cards. No phone plan or phone number required. Perfect for families who want their children to stay connected without giving them a full smartphone.

Built for co‑parents and long‑distance family

Kids can easily call both parents in different homes and extended family across countries. Ideal for shared custody situations, co‑parenting communication and international families. Parents control which family members are approved, ensuring safe communication across all family structures.

Privacy-first design for kids

Calls and messages are encrypted to protect your family's communication. The app uses minimal data, doesn't track for advertising purposes, and does not sell family data to advertisers or partners. There are no manipulative "dark pattern" features like infinite feeds, aggressive notifications, time pressure, or surprise in‑app purchases. Kids Call Home is designed to be a simple, safe communication tool, not a platform for engagement or monetization.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can my child call me from a tablet without a SIM card?

Kids Call Home works perfectly on tablets, iPads, Kindle Fire, and Chromebooks over Wi‑Fi without needing a SIM card or phone number. Your child opens the app and taps to call approved family members (first-time setup is via QR code, magic link, or simple code). Parents control all contacts, so only family members you approve can connect with your child.

Is this app safer than typical kids messaging apps?

Yes. Kids Call Home is designed specifically for family-only communication. Unlike many kids messaging apps, there are no public profiles, no search features, no friend requests from strangers, and no "friends of friends" connections. Only parent-approved family members can contact your child. The app uses encrypted communication, collects minimal data, does not show ads, and does not sell family data to advertisers or partners.

How does Kids Call Home protect my child's privacy?

Kids Call Home uses encrypted calls and messages to protect your family's communication. The app collects minimal data necessary for the service to function, does not use tracking for advertising purposes, and does not sell family data. There are no manipulative design patterns like infinite feeds, aggressive notifications, or surprise in‑app purchases. Parents have full control over who can contact their child.

Can my child use this to call both parents in different homes?

Yes. Kids Call Home is built for co‑parents and long‑distance family. Your child can easily call both parents, grandparents, and other approved family members across different homes and even different countries. Parents control which family members are approved, making it ideal for shared custody situations and international families.

Does Kids Call Home work on iPads and tablets?

Yes. Kids Call Home works great on iPads, Android tablets, Kindle Fire, and Chromebooks. It works over Wi‑Fi without needing a SIM card or phone number, making it perfect for kids who don't have their own phone. The app is also available as a Progressive Web App (PWA), so it can be added to the home screen like a native app.

Are there ads or in‑app purchases in Kids Call Home?

No ads. Start free with 1 child. Optional paid plans are available for additional kids or features. There are no manipulative design features. The app is designed to be a simple, safe communication tool for families, not a platform for engagement or monetization. Your child's attention stays on connecting with family, not on games, feeds, or notifications designed to keep them online longer.

Kids Call Home

Kids Call Home

Learn how Kids Call Home helps kids safely call and message parents and family on most phones and tablets, without a phone number, social media account, or passwords to remember.