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Photo & Video Tracker

See the photos and videos on the phone.

A view of the images and videos saved on the device. For a parent, a simple way to keep an informed, caring eye on what a child is capturing and keeping.

Encrypted & private Updates through the day Android & iPhone
Media Photos & Videos
A phone's camera roll

The camera roll holds a lot of a young life.

A phone's photo library is one of the most personal parts of the device, and for a young person it can hold a great deal — the fun and the ordinary, but occasionally things they're not yet equipped to handle: images shared under pressure, or content that simply isn't right for their age.

For a parent, being able to keep a caring eye on the camera roll is one of the more sensitive but important forms of awareness. It's not about scrutinising every selfie; it's about being in a position to notice if something appears that suggests your child needs help or a conversation.

MyParental's photo and video tracker gives you a view of the images and videos on the device, organized in your Control Panel. Rather than picking up the phone and scrolling through it, you can review the media calmly, at your own pace, in one place.

Like every feature here, it's built for openness — for a device you're responsible for, with your child aware that you're keeping an eye out for their safety, not spying on their private life for its own sake.

The media library

Photos and videos, in one view.

MyParental shows the images and videos saved on the device in an organized gallery in your Control Panel, so you can review them without borrowing the phone.

It's a calm, at-a-glance view rather than a scroll through someone's camera app over their shoulder.

  • Images and videos on the device
  • An organized gallery view
  • Review calmly, in your own time
Caring awareness

Notice what needs a gentle word.

Because the media sits in one organized place, anything that looks concerning is something you can spot early — and respond to with care rather than discovering it far too late.

The aim is safety and support, not judgement: the calm ability to step in if your child needs you to.

  • Spot concerning content early
  • Respond with care, not after the fact
  • Focused on safety, not judgement
What the media tracker shows

The camera roll, at a glance

A caring, organized view of a phone's images and videos.

Photos

Images saved on the device.

Videos

Video clips on the device.

Gallery view

Everything in one organized place.

Review any time

Check calmly from your dashboard.

For their safety

Awareness focused on wellbeing.

Part of the picture

Works with the rest of the dashboard.

How it works

From install to first result in minutes

No technical background needed. If you can install a normal app, you can do this.

1

Set up MyParental

Choose a plan, create your account, and install the app on the device with our short guide.

2

Allow media access

During setup you allow the app access to the device's photos and videos.

3

Open the Media tab

Log in to your Control Panel and review the gallery whenever you need to.

How to download & install

Start viewing photos and videos today

Setup takes just a few minutes. Here's the short version — the full walkthrough, with screenshots for both Android and iPhone, lives on our download page.

  • 1Pick a plan and create your account. Login details arrive by email straight away.
  • 2Install on the device using the guided steps and allow media access when prompted.
  • 3Open the Media tab in your Control Panel to review the device's photos and videos.
Go to the full setup guide

Authorized use only. MyParental is built for transparent, consent-based monitoring: parents looking after their own children, and employers on company-owned devices where staff have been informed. Install it only on a device you own or are authorized to monitor, and make sure the person using it knows. See our Terms and Privacy Policy for details.

Why the camera roll deserves gentle attention

Of all the things on a phone, the photo library is among the most personal — which is exactly why it can matter so much for a parent to be quietly aware of it. Most of what's there is completely ordinary: friends, pets, memes, a thousand near-identical selfies. But the camera roll is also where the harder moments of growing up online can show up, sometimes without a child fully understanding what they've been drawn into.

The goal of this feature isn't to inspect every image or to intrude on a young person's ordinary life. It's to put a caring parent in a position to notice, early, if something appears that suggests their child is under pressure or has encountered something they shouldn't have. Caught early, those situations can be handled with support and a calm conversation. Discovered late, or not at all, they're much harder.

A sensitive feature, used thoughtfully

We're mindful that this is one of the more sensitive things a monitoring tool can offer, and we think it should be used in that spirit. It works best as part of an open, trusting relationship — a child who knows a parent is looking out for their safety, not combing through their private moments for their own sake. Used that way, it's reassurance for you and protection for them.

Transparent and private

As with everything in MyParental, the photo and video tracker is meant for a device you own or are authorized to manage — realistically, a child's phone — with the child aware that monitoring is in place for their safety. The media is encrypted in transit to your Control Panel and visible only to you, never sold or shared. Awareness, kept caring and kept private.

Keep a caring eye on the camera roll

Set up MyParental today and open the Media tab to an organized view of the device's photos and videos.

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Answered

Frequently asked questions

The things parents most want to know about the photo and video tracker.

What does the photo and video tracker show?
It shows the images and videos saved on the device, organized in a gallery view in your Control Panel for calm review.
Does it show both photos and videos?
Yes. Both images and video clips saved on the device can be viewed, depending on the platform and setup.
Do I need the phone to set this up?
Yes. Brief physical access is needed to install the app on a device you own or are authorized to manage, and to allow media access during setup.
Does it work on Android and iPhone?
Yes, on both. Some setup details and available media can differ by platform; you can confirm compatibility at checkout.
Should my child know this is in place?
Yes. MyParental is intended for transparent, consent-based monitoring — a parent overseeing their own child's device, with the child aware it's there for their safety.
Can I see media from before I installed the app?
The photo and video tracker shows media present on the device, which can include items saved before setup, as long as they're still there.
Is this feature meant to invade my child's privacy?
No. It's designed for caring awareness — to help a parent notice and respond to genuine safety concerns — not to scrutinise a young person's ordinary private life.
Is the media data secure?
Yes. It's encrypted in transit and stored behind your account login. Only you can see it, and it's never sold or shared.
Does it slow the phone down?
No. The app is lightweight and syncs media efficiently, with no noticeable impact on the device.
How often does the gallery update?
New media syncs to your Control Panel automatically through the day, depending on the device and connection.
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