We've had the Pixel 8A for my son for about a year, and it's been a nightmare to keep connected and monitor with the Verizon Family app. The goal was a simple phone, not another device to zone out on; a flip phone would have been better, but it lacks GPS.
Almost daily, we must reconfigure:
- The app can't be deleted from his phone
- Restrictions for websites/apps need resetting
- Data and web usage monitoring requires redoing steps
All features work perfectly on my daughter's Apple, I regret not giving my son the same.
I'm stuck paying for a supposedly kid-friendly device that fails at its core. Despite trying to disconnect from both Google and Verizon, Google's connection worsens, and Verizon keeps disconnecting. I can't be the only one having issues with this phone.