Join the beta
The complete journey from creating an account to a paired child device — account, Google Play testing and the beta agreement.
SafeCircle is in beta and anyone can create an account. This page walks you through everything, in order.
| Step | Where | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | app.safecircle.tech | Create and verify your account |
| 2 | Google Groups and Google Play | Join the testers group and opt in |
| 3 | Child's Android phone | Install the app and accept the beta agreement |
| 4 | Dashboard and child's phone | Pair the device |
You need an Android 11 or later phone for the child app, and a Google account that you use on Google Play.
Create your account
- Go to app.safecircle.tech and click Sign up.
- Enter your Name, Email and Password, then click Create account.
- Open the verification email from
no-reply@auth.safecircle.techand click the link. You're brought back to the sign-in page. If it didn't arrive, click Resend email. - Sign in with your email and password.
You can also sign up with Google, Discord or Twitter / X.
If you see New sign-ups are temporarily closed, registration has been paused by the SafeCircle team. Try again later, or contact support@safecircle.tech.
Join the beta
Beta builds are distributed per platform. Pick yours.
Android apps are distributed through Google Play testing, which is only open to members of the SafeCircle Testers Google group.
- Open the group page: groups.google.com/g/safecircle-testing.
- Sign in with the same Google account you use on Google Play on the phone, and join the group (
safecircle-testing@googlegroups.com). - Opt in to the testing track for each app you want to test:
| App | Who uses it | Opt-in link |
|---|---|---|
| SafeCircle Parents | Parent's phone | Become a tester |
| SafeCircle Child | Child's phone | Become a tester |
| SafeCircle AI Playground | Any phone, to try the AI models | Become a tester |
Once your account is approved you can also do step 2 from the dashboard: go to Settings › General › Updates, switch on Google Play beta updates and click Join the group in the Join the beta testers dialog.
The Google account matters. Google Play only shows the apps to accounts that are in the group, so use the account that is signed in to the Play Store on that phone.
Install the child app
On the child's phone, open the SafeCircle listing in Google Play and tap Install. The listing may take a little while to appear after you join the group.
The full setup, including the permissions the app needs, is in Set up the child app.
Accept the beta agreement
The first time you open the app, a Closed Beta screen says:
You've been invited to test SafeCircle. This build is confidential and not for public distribution.
Tick both confirmations to continue:
- I'm a beta tester and won't share this app
- I understand distribution is prohibited and may result in legal action
The agreement means you're taking part as a tester, you won't share the app with anyone else, and you understand that distributing it is prohibited. The app keeps a CLOSED BETA reminder in its Settings.
Depending on the build, the screen may also ask you to agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, with links to both documents. You can read them before accepting.
Pair the device
Add a child in the dashboard and generate a pairing code, then scan or enter it in the child app. See Set up the parent dashboard and Set up the child app.
Updating beta builds
Google Play delivers beta updates like any other app. Keep automatic updates on, or open the SafeCircle page in Google Play and tap Update.
The child app starts in Basic (keyword) mode with no download. If you later switch it to an on-device AI model, that model is updated separately: when a newer one is available the app shows Model update available. See Updates.
The dashboard updates itself. See Updates and News.
Leaving the beta
- Stop receiving beta builds — leave the SafeCircle Testers group at groups.google.com/g/safecircle-testing and switch off Google Play beta updates in Settings › General › Updates.
- Stop monitoring — uninstall the child app, and revoke the device in the dashboard (see Children and devices).
- Delete your data — delete your account in Settings › Profile. See Account and security.
Sending feedback
Your feedback shapes the product. In the dashboard, open the ··· (More) menu in the top bar and choose Report a bug or Request a feature. The page and version you're on are attached automatically, and you can follow your submission afterwards.
You can also email support@safecircle.tech. For device problems, include your Android version and phone model.