Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Step 1: Download Peace of Mind from the Google Play Store
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and search for "Peace of Mind Filter." Download and install the app. The download is free and includes a 7-day free trial with full access to all 14 protection layers.
Step 2: Create Your Account and Complete Onboarding
Open Peace of Mind and create an account with your email address or sign in with Google. Complete the onboarding quiz — this takes about 2 minutes and helps you connect with your motivation for setting up protection.
Step 3: Start Your Free Trial
Activate your 7-day free trial. No charge until the trial ends. Cancel anytime. All 14 protection layers activate immediately: on-device AI image scanning, 13M domain bloom filter, real-time text scanning with 200,000+ word variants, outgoing message blocking, and all platform-specific controls.
Step 4: Set Up Family Link Supervision
This is the critical lockdown step. Follow the in-app guide to set up Google Family Link supervision on the device:
- Require parent approval for all app installs — No new apps (browsers, VPNs, or anything else) can be installed without the supervisor's approval.
- Enable factory reset protection — The device cannot be wiped to remove restrictions.
- Disable developer options — Prevents sideloading apps or using ADB to modify the system.
- Account-level supervision — Restoring the device or signing into a new device with the same account re-applies all restrictions automatically. The supervision follows the account, not just the device.
Step 5: Secure the Supervisor Account
The Family Link supervisor account should be controlled by a trusted person — a spouse, parent, friend, or accountability partner. This account controls all device restrictions and app install approvals. The supervised user cannot remove Family Link supervision without the supervisor's approval.