FREE phone deal – THE safest phone for kids!

Quick version: Get THE safest phone for kids this November! Use ‘HOLIDAY‘ at checkout to get a FREE phone when you sign up for a new line.

Listen – if you've been searching for THE safest phone, the best phone for kids/teens, or just an ideal device to hand your kid that'll allow YOU to stay in touch with THEM, but will keep them OUT of trouble, then this is the post you need to read. And this is the phone you need in your hands (or theirs). I've done all the research, looked into every avenue, consulted all the safe tech resources out there, and this phone really is the best phone for kids.

Troomi’s FREE PHONE Cyber Monday Deal

YES, you really can get a FREE 2024 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phone from Troomi this Cyber Monday if you're a new customer who's diving into the Troomi experience for the first time!

Use code HOLIDAY at checkout to get a free phone when you sign up for a new line of service.

This Cyber Monday deal on Troomi safe phones ENDS THIS YEAR, so don't wait!

How to claim your free phone?

Visit troomi.com, sign up for a new phone line, and apply code HOLIDAY at checkout.

What's the best smart phone for kids?

After doing HOURS of research, I came to the decision that Troomi is the very best cell phone for kids on the market. It gives parents complete control of who they can talk to, how much they can talk or text, whether they're allowed to picture or group message, and when and if they're allowed access to certain “safe kids” apps like Canvas for schoolwork, or non-addictive screen time educational games, or safe-streaming music from Spotify kids, etc. It limits distractions AND keeps them safe!

And it allows you to lock out the phone so that they're ONLY able to text or call the numbers you approve, or later on open them up to access to text and call just friends they add, or eventually open it up to calling or texting anyone. Peace of mind as they gradually learn how to use a smart phone!

What kind of phone does Troomi use?

Troomi now only offers a 2024 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phone for new users, and it is AWESOME. Not only is it a super nice $200 phone, but it takes incredibly clear photos and has a super fast processing time. This phone has received thousands of 5-star reviews from other retailers, but what makes it special through Troomi is its ability to be a super safe phone for kids too. How? Let's talk about it:

How do the parental controls work on Troomi?

Troomi provides what's called a Parent Portal to the parents who purchase the phone for their kids. When you log into the parent portal, you'll see it's SUPER easy and user-friendly. You can give or take away access to calling and texting anyone, the use of apps (or no use at all – which is where my kids access is currently), certain periods of the day where they're allowed to or not (maybe only a couple hours after school and on weekends?), you can add or delete numbers or give or take away privileges ALL from the parent portal. When it comes to safe phones for kids, this is a HUGE game changer!

The parent portal allows you to make changes WITHOUT having to ask your kid to hand their phone over. I didn't realize just how helpful this would be until we traveled and one of my kids wanted to send us a picture of something they'd made at school. I was able to quickly log into the parent portal, give them access to picture messaging, and then they could send me the picture!

You can also monitor your kids' text messages FROM the parent portal, again, without having to ask them to surrender the phone to you. So if you're concerned about how things are going while they're away from home, you can check on their convos anytime. I realize some parents, depending on the kids' ages, won't want to do this. But for younger kids who are just starting to navigate digital conversations, this is such a great tool to make sure your kids are safe and also being kind and polite to others.

What age should I give my kid a phone?

I actually asked Bill from Troomi this exact question in my podcast interview with him a couple years ago. And his answer surprised me. “There's no perfect age to give your kid a phone, but I say wait as long as possible.” And I agree with him!

But what's been awesome about having a Troomi phone for my kids is that they can ONLY use it to communicate with their parents (Neil and me) and grandparents. They're learning to safely use a phone, and use cell phone etiquette (i.e. don't text 7,000 emojis at once that mean nothing!) before I just hand them a phone and set them loose talking to friends and who knows who else they meet.

What to do if you don't have a home phone

The Troomi phone has been a GENIUS solution to our problem of not having a home phone. The #1 reason I didn't want a home phone is because my parents had one for the past decade, but the ONLY time it rang was when a solicitor is calling. What's amazing about the Troomi phone is, since they offer true safelisting, spam calls and spam texts cannot go through (another reason why this is my top pick for “safe phones for kids.”)

So when we go out of town and want to still stay in touch with our kids, they can call us, OR text us (my favorite!!) and we can stay in touch with them without them having to ask their caregiver to use their phone, or wait around till we get home to tell us all about what's going on with them, what happened at school, ask permission to do something, etc.

Texting with my kids while I'm out of town or away from them has been 100% the very most unexpected blessing and favorite part (for me!) about having a Troomi phone. Check out these cute conversations I was able to have with them while I was out of town once – the best!!

What's the best cell phone plan for a kid?

We started with the most basic $19.95 a month plan from Troomi because it was the very least expensive smart phone and safe phone plan that we could find! And we love that there are NO CONTRACTS with Troomi! Their competitors require you to have a contract to have low-cost pricing.

LEAST EXPENSIVE: With the base $19.95 a month plan, our kids were able to talk and text us as much as they want, we have a GPS tracker if they need to take it to an after-school activity and call us when they're ready to be picked up or if they go to a friend's house, and it has all the basic functionality we need.

MIDDLE: Once we were out of town and realized how much we wanted to be able to send photos back and forth, we moved them to the $24.95 plan that included picture messaging and group texts. Still really not bad for a smart phone plan!!

PREMIUM: A few months after that, we expanded to the $29.95 a month plan because it allowed our kids to use their very safe Troomi phone to access kidsafe smart apps while we were traveling, instead of a tablet where I had a lot less confidence in their screen safety. They also love accessing the Gospel Library app for studying church material like scriptures and talks, Duolingo for learning new languages, and their new favorite, the Epic reading app that they use at school too. I can activate or deactivate these apps at any time from MY phone on the parent portal.

BOTTOM LINE: for $19.95 – $29.95 a month, you can give your kids a really safe and ACTUALLY smart phone that will keep them in touch with you, and OUT of trouble.

Does Troomi require a contract?

There are NO contracts required with Troomi!

Can I transfer an existing phone number to Troomi?

YES you can! It'll ask for transfer info when you go to checkout.

How to block kids from unwanted images and videos on cell phones

If you know our story of addiction recovery, you know how very personally important it was to Neil and me to make sure we introduced technology to our kids in a safe way, that wouldn't give them open or easy access to finding (even stumbling upon!) pornography or violence or predators online.

The online world can be really truly a scary place, ESPECIALLY for kids. That's probably why “safe phones for kids” is searched on Google so frequently.

Troomi has iron-clad safe protection that only allows kids to be on apps and a safe browser that gives you the ability to ONLY list the websites you want your child to have access to, rather than having wide-open internet access which opens their world at a very young age to EVERYTHING. That includes Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and other social media platforms. All of that social media is a lot for a kid barely learning how to use a phone in general, let alone safely! So I love the safe web browser SO much that keeps them off these platforms until in the future when I feel they might be ready.

It also has military-grade security to protect your kids from intruders and predators.

The best safe phone for someone overcoming an addiction to pornography

I remember back when Neil was trying to just STOP using pornography as a daily escape from hard things in life, he asked me to help him find a safer phone that would just keep him from having the temptation walking around in his hands all day long. We tried really hard to find a good solution – maybe a flip phone? Maybe some kind of filtering app? The apps didn't work because he could jailbreak them so easily, and a flip phone wasn't sufficient for him to do work on his phone and provide for our family.

He and I both were like, “WOW we wish this phone would've been an option, back when we needed something just like this!!!” Now Neil has an open access phone after working the 12-steps and many years of being able to abstain from his addiction, but man that would've been nice back when he was just trying to do what basically a drug addict does when they're detoxing and going to rehab, just trying to initially break the habit.

How is Troomi's tech support?

I had to call them once because I couldn't figure out one of their features, and the nicest guy got on the line with me and in the most friendly and patient way, walked me through step-by-step until I was 100% confident I had resolved my issue. Their customer support is Nordstrom-level world class. Seriously.

Make Your Kid’s Phone Safer with Troomi!

Remember, you can get a free Troomi phone when you sign up for a new line using code HOLIDAY at checkout! This offer is only available UNTIL TOMORROW, while supplies last! When it comes to safe phones for kids, this is absolutely my top pick, and I know you’ll love it for your family, too.