The easiest way to ensure safer screen time for kids
Mint Kids provides a safe, hassle-free mobile device solution for kids and teenagers, giving you total control over what they’re able to see and do on their phones and tablets.
My son loves his Mint Kids phone, and I love that I don’t have to worry about his online safety. Fantastic solution!
– Jessica D
The phone that says no so you don’t have to
When you lock down your child’s devices, you unlock a world of safe play, connection, adventure, and learning.
Mint Kids simplifies a really complicated issue. The system works well, and I feel much better knowing that my daughter’s screen time and online access are under control, even when I’m not watching.
– Mpho S
How it works
Safer screen time, easy as 1, 2, 3.
If you’d like to use an existing device:
Order the software-only subscription on our site
If you’d like to use an existing device, sign up for the software-only subscription on our site.
Set your boundaries
Choose the apps, games, screen time limits and level of online access you’d like the device to allow during the checkout process.
Quick delivery
Our tech team will deploy the Mint Kids solution to your chosen device remotely within 24 hours. There’s no need to bring the device in, and no set-up or configuration is required from you.
If you’d like to purchase a Mint Kids phone or tablet:
Pick your package
Choose the solution that’s right for
your child and your budget.
Set your boundaries
Set your device limits at checkout. Choose the apps, games, screen time limits and level of online access you’d like the device to allow during the checkout process. To help you decide what’s best for your family, we provide a list of guidelines and recommendations provided by experts. Your Mint Kids phone arrives pre-configured and ready to go, straight out the box.
Quick delivery
Your Mint Kids device and SIM will be delivered within 3 business days, straight to your door. Software-only options will be deployed remotely to your existing device within 24 hours.
Features
Less hassle. More control.
Automatic Screen Time Management
Set custom screen time hours for your kids based on the limits you’d like to put in place. Your child will only be able to use the device within the permitted hours you set. No more arguments. No more negotiations.
Custom Profiles for Different Times of Day
Need them to wind down in the evenings? Set a night profile with limited game access after a certain time. Need them to focus on homework? Create a school profile that limits app and game access for afternoons only.
Immediate Technical Support
We understand that not everyone is tech-savvy. Mint Kids’ tech support team is on standby to assist you in adding or removing applications as you need to, in real-time. This means less hassle and more time to focus on what’s important – your family.
Accurate Phone Tracking
Lost phone (or lost child)? We can track your child’s device to the nearest meter.
Safe Play with Total Peace of Mind
Mint Kids only allows your kids to access permitted content, so you don’t have to worry about what they’re doing on their devices when you are not around.
Our packages
Mint Kids offers a range of flexible hardware, software and data solutions. Cancel anytime with one month’s notice.
Software-Only
Subscription
If you’d like to use an existing device, sign up for the
software-only subscription on our site.
Mint Kids Device
and Software Subscription
Choose the phone or tablet that’s right
for your child and your budget.
Why choose Mint Kids?
Made for kids. Developed by parents.
Get in touch
Questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you!
Drop us a WhatsApp or an email, or give us a call – we’re here to help.
FAQs
How do I make changes to my child’s device?
Mint Kids provides a 100% managed solution, meaning that you are not required to do any set-up or configuration. If you’d like to add or remove apps or games, or change any other parameters on your child’s device, simply send us a WhatsApp message, and we’ll make the change for you remotely.
How do I cancel my service?
Your Mint Kids subscription can be canceled at any time with one calendar month’s notice. Simply log a cancellation ticket in writing with our support humans, either via WhatsApp or by sending an email to support@mintkids.co.za.
Can I control data and airtime usage?
Yes. The subscription works like a regular cell phone plan. Sign up for the package you want, and you can top up data or airtime as you need it. Simply purchase a pre-paid data or airtime bundle from a vendor of your choice, or hop onto your internet banking and top up as required.
Can I keep my child’s existing phone number?
Yes, if it’s a Vodacom or MTN pre-paid SIM. You can choose to port an existing number to Mint Kids, but we will only be able to load our packages onto plans that are out of contract (ie: the contract is in a month-to-month state or you’re on a pre-paid SIM).
Can I use my own device?
Yes. If you wish to use your own device, you can opt for the software-only package, as long as the device is on our approved devices list. You can find this list on our website, www.mintkids.co.za.
Can you control the content my child is exposed to within 3rd-party apps?
No. Once your child is in an app – for example, YouTube Kids – they can access whatever content is available within that app*.
*Mint Kids does not take responsibility for third-party apps and the content delivered within those apps.
