FAQs (School)

Free Time
This is effective only when APPS and SCHEDULES are running.  When some apps are being locked/hidden, a short break can be granted to kids to use all apps.

Please note the following:

1. Apps being locked/hidden by schools, APPS or SCHEDULES in ParSon App will be released when FREE TIME is in force.
2. When FREE TIME expires, the previous status will resume.  That is, those locked/hidden apps will in force again.
3. Please allow up to up 60 seconds for the apps to show/hide and to resume previous status.

ParSon is a parental control app for parents to manage their kids’ mobile devices which have been installed MDM by schools. 
With this tool, parents can remotely manage Apps for kids to use or not to use, restrict websites, set schedules for apps, and track device location.
ParSon is developed by 180C Limited and compatible well with ESP MDM solution.

1. Approach kids’ schools for enquiry and registration.  Please note that the target device must be MDMed.  
2. The school will provide a unique Device Code.  
3. Open ParSon app on your device.
4. Register and log into your account. 
5. Tap + button.
6. Type in the Device Code, and tap √ to confirm.
7. Back to the first page after login. 
8. Tap the device which you have just added and start to manage.

 

1)  On your old parent device.  Open ParSon and go to device page, swipe to the left of the device and tap Trash Bin to delete.
   
2)  On your new parent device, go through the pairing process. Please refer to How to Add a Device to Manage

No.  The mobile device must be installed MDM by a school.  Please approach you kids’ schools for details. 

1）You have to provide the new mobile device to the school for MDM installation. 
2）The school will provide a new unique device code for pairing. 
3）Follow How to Add a Device to Manage for pairing the new device.

ParSon is new parent’s app for ESP MDM devices. Please follow the instructions to update, migrate parent app’s info and register your ParSon account:

1. Go to App Store to download the latest Parent MDM.
2. After installed the latest version, ParSon icon should appear on your device.
3. In Parent MDM, tap ParSon button to start the migration.
4. Confirm the migration (Please note the device name and schedule will be migrated).
5. If ParSon App is not yet installed on your device, you will be diverted to App Store to download ParSon App.
6. Open ParSon app and Register.
7. Check email for activation email or phone for activation code.
8. Log into ParSon.
9. Open Parent MDM again and tap ParSon button to complete the migration.

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App Lock

1. Go to App Lock
2. Tap to show or hide apps (with a \ over the app)
3. Press √ button to confirm

• To allow all apps, press Show All and √ to confirm.

  Whitelist

1. For repeatedly allowing some apps, add to ⭐️ folder by long pressing the apps.
2. Go to ⭐️ folder, for hide apps (with a \ over the app) then tap √ to confirm.

• *Please note that by design, settings and ESP Student must be shown all the time.

Schedule

Add a Schedule
 
1) Tap + New to start.

2) Set Start Time
3) Set End Time
4) Select day(s) of the week to run

5) Tap Apps to select
6) Select Apps or use STAR folder for quick select.
7) Tap √ to confirm

Edit a Schedule

On Schedule page, swipe right to edit a schedule.

Remove a Schedule

 
On Schedule page, swipe left to delete a schedule.
 

*Please note, settings and ESP Student must be shown all the time.

Block
Restrict kid’s device from accessing websites.  You can turn on Block Adult Content to filter those known websites. 
You can add more websites to restrict.
 

Location
Display real-time location provided that the mobile device is connected to the Internet.

Control
School may give more control to parents on controlling mobile device, including app installation, wi-fi setting, etc.   
Please check with kid’s school for details.

Your access to kid’s mobile device may be restricted due to school policy.

Please consult your kid’s school because the teachers are conducting teaching during school time.