Safe video calls for kids on tablets — no phone or SIM needed.
Kids Call Home is a family-only video calling and messaging app: parents approve every contact, and children tap to reach trusted adults from iPad, Android tablets, Kindle Fire, or Chromebook using Wi‑Fi—no SIM card or phone plan for your child.
It is built for all kinds of families that want reliable contact without handing a smartphone to a young child—including two-parent homes, grandparents, long-distance relatives, co-parents in two homes, and tablet-first setups where strangers, feeds, and ads stay out of the picture.
Kids Call Home is not an emergency service. It cannot dial 911 or emergency responders—only parent-approved family contacts. For emergencies, use a phone with cellular service or your local emergency number.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kids Call Home the same as Call Home – Family Connect?
Yes—they are the same product. Kids Call Home is the brand on kidscallhome.com and the current App Store listing title for iPhone and iPad. Call Home – Family Connect was the previous App Store name; you may still see it in older links or search results. Google Play also lists the app as Kids Call Home.
Is Kids Call Home family-only?
Yes. Children can only reach contacts parents approve—no public profiles, friend discovery, or social feeds. It is designed for supervised family video calls and messages, not open chat.
Can my child call me without a SIM card?
Yes. Kids Call Home works over Wi‑Fi (or mobile data on the device) with a parent-managed login—no cellular plan or phone number for the child. Use a tablet, old phone, Chromebook, or iPad.
Can Kids Call Home work on a tablet or Chromebook?
Yes. Install Kids Call Home from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, or from Google Play on Android. Open kidscallhome.com in the browser on Kindle Fire tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, and shared devices.
How can my child call me from a tablet without a phone?
Use Wi‑Fi on the tablet, complete parent setup in Kids Call Home, approve trusted adults, then give your child their simple login. Every family gets a 7-day free trial of the full Family Plan ($14.99/month or $149/year after). Video calls and messages run over Wi‑Fi or mobile data—no phone number or SIM card is required on the child’s device. Voice is available when video isn’t possible.
What is the safest video calling app for kids?
No app is risk-free. A safer setup means parent-approved contacts only, no public profiles, no friend discovery, and no endless feed. Kids Call Home is built around that family-only model on iPhone, iPad, Android tablets, Chromebooks, and browsers over Wi‑Fi—without tying your child to their own phone number.
Can kids video call grandparents without a phone number?
Yes. Parents approve grandparents once; kids tap a familiar face on a tablet or phone while grandparents answer from the native app, a browser, or another device after an invite. Our grandparent setup guide is at kidscallhome.com/grandparent-onboarding.
How can kids call both parents in two homes?
Use one Wi‑Fi tablet that travels between houses, an iPhone or iPad at each home, or another device you agree on—with the same child login pattern parents approve. Both adults help steward the approved contact list so kids reach Mom, Dad, and caregivers without juggling unsecured phones or group chats.
Can I turn an old tablet into a phone for my child?
Yes—many families reuse an iPad or Android tablet as a Wi‑Fi‑only “family phone”: simplify the home screen, remove distractions, and keep only parent-approved calling. See kidscallhome.com/blog/old-tablet-safe-family-phone for a practical checklist.
What apps let kids video call on an iPad without a phone number?
Look for family-only apps that work on Wi‑Fi‑only iPads with parent-managed approvals and a child-friendly login—not a cellular plan for the child. Kids Call Home fits that pattern, including the native App Store app for iPhone and iPad.
What family messaging apps work on Wi‑Fi only without social media?
Choose tools that stay inside parent-approved contacts—no friend suggestions, no public discoverability, and no algorithmic feed. Kids Call Home is designed for that calmer lane on iPhone, iPad, tablets, Chromebooks, and laptops.
Why would I pay for this instead of using WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger Kids?
Many families already use those apps for adults. Kids Call Home is narrower on purpose: only people you approve, no public profiles or feeds, no ads, and a child-first flow over Wi‑Fi—without giving your child their own phone number. You pay for the Family Plan when you want more children on the line, everyone you trust invited, family messaging, and unlimited connection assist on strict networks—not for a second social graph.
What do paid plans unlock for families?
Family Plan includes up to five child profiles, unlimited invited family members, messaging across your trusted circle, and unlimited connection assist when a call needs a network relay. It is the version most households use day to day when co-parents, grandparents, and caregivers all share the same calm routine.
Can I start simple and upgrade later?
Yes. Every family gets a 7-day free trial of the full Family Plan—up to five children, unlimited invited family, messaging, and unlimited connection assist. After the trial, subscribe at $14.99/month or $149/year in app or account settings. Cancel anytime.
Why is Kids Call Home a paid product for some families?
A privacy-first calling tool has real infrastructure and product costs. Family Plan subscriptions help us keep the experience small, ad-free, and free of engagement tricks—so the product stays focused on family contact instead of monetizing attention or data.
Can kids call 911 on Kids Call Home?
No. Kids Call Home cannot place calls to 911, emergency services, or emergency responders. Children can only reach parent-approved family contacts. For emergencies, use a phone with cellular service or your local emergency number—not this app.