Overcoming Qustodio Problems: A Personal Experience

For the past 24 hours, I have encountered a peculiar issue with Qustodio on my Android devices. Whenever I try to view an actual address in the 'Your Devices' section, all I see is the 'Updating location' message. This has been persistent, and I've tried troubleshooting by checking the device's last location in the 'Your Family' section, under the child's activity timeline.

Interestingly, my second device, a Moto E4 with Android 7.1.1, works perfectly fine in this regard. However, when it comes to my TP-Link Neffos X9 with Android 8.1, I've faced two major issues. Firstly, the device is constantly reported as being offline, despite clear evidence of its usage through other reports and stats.

Secondly, I've noticed that Qustodio struggles to accurately track time spent on the device by my child. This is particularly concerning, as it raises questions about the app's reliability in monitoring my child's online activities. To add to this frustration, I've also experienced inconsistent measures of real-time usage on the same device.

To troubleshoot these issues, I've installed Microsoft Launcher, which provides a widget showing actual screen time and device usage. However, even with this added functionality, Qustodio continues to exhibit erratic behavior. In some cases, the app has even caused my child's device to stop functioning altogether, due to its inability to maintain protection settings.

Furthermore, I've noticed that Qustodio requires me to enable accessibility control for it multiple times on my second device (Motorola Moto E4 with Android 7.1.1), which is quite inconvenient. This has led me to wonder if the app is compatible with certain devices or operating systems.

Before using Qustodio, I would recommend being prepared for potential configuration issues and poor performance. Some common problems that users may encounter include:

* Poor configuration blocking functionality

* Inconsistent measures of time spent on devices

* Difficulty in setting up multiple devices

* Limited battery support for child devices

Ultimately, overcoming these Qustodio problems requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to troubleshoot and adapt. By sharing my personal experience, I hope to help others who may be struggling with similar issues.