A shared phone or tablet can be enough for the whole family to begin using S’moresUp.

Each person still needs their own profile.

The family switches profiles so chores, S’mores, rewards, and progress stay connected to the right person.

Quick Start

1. Add one profile for each family member.
2. Use clear profile names and photos.
3. Add PINs where helpful.
4. Open the child’s profile.
5. Complete one chore.
6. Return to the profile chooser.
7. Open the parent profile.
8. Review approval or progress.

When a Shared Device Works Well

Shared-device access may fit:

• Younger children
• Families with one tablet
• Children without phones
• First-week setup
• A kitchen or family-room chore station
• Families testing the app before adding devices

A shared device can teach the system without requiring each child to manage a login.

Give Every Person One Profile

Do not combine siblings into one profile.

Separate profiles keep:

• Assignments clear
• S’mores accurate
• Wallet activity correct
• Reward requests connected to the right child
• Streaks meaningful
• Weekly View useful

Use a photo or avatar each child can recognize quickly.

Protect Adult Profiles

Use a Profile PIN for adult access.

This helps prevent:

• Accidental chore edits
• S’mores changes through Bonus or Penalty
• Reward changes
• Family-setting changes
• Children opening approval controls
• Children viewing another person’s information

Return to the profile chooser after using the adult view.

Complete a Chore from the Child Profile

Teach the child:

1. Open their profile.
2. Find today’s chore.
3. Read the name and instructions.
4. Complete the real work.
5. Mark the chore done.
6. Add Photo Proof when required.
7. Check the updated status.
8. Return to the profile chooser.

Marking a chore complete under the wrong profile gives the credit and S’mores to the wrong person.

Handle Parent Approval

After the child submits an approval-required chore:

1. Return to the profile chooser.
2. Open the parent profile.
3. Review the chore.
4. Approve it or reject it with a clear reason.
5. Return to the profile chooser.

If rejected, the chore returns to the child’s active list.

The child can correct and submit it again.

Notifications on a Shared Device

A shared device receives notifications at the device level.

Decide:

• Who will respond to the alert?
• Which profile owns the chore?
• Should the parent receive the reminder instead?
• Does the child need a personal device later?

Too many notifications can be confusing when several children share one device.

Keep only the most useful reminders.

Create a Shared-Device Routine

Choose a regular check-in time.

Examples:

• Before school
• After school
• Before dinner
• Before bedtime

Try:

Everyone checks S’moresUp after school before screen time.

A regular check-in can work better than sending a reminder for every chore.

Avoid Profile Mix-Ups

Use:

• Clear photos
• Distinct names
• PINs
• A profile-switching habit
• One child at a time
• A visible device location

After a child finishes, ask:

Did you return to the profile screen?

This small habit protects the next person’s activity.

Move to Personal Access Later

A child may be ready for their own device when they can:

• Check chores independently
• Respond to reminders
• Protect a PIN
• Mark work honestly
• Understand S’mores and rewards
• Use the device responsibly

Link the existing profile to the new device.

Do not create a second child.

Common Problems

A chore was completed under the wrong child

Review the activity and correct the family process. Confirm whether the current product provides a correction action.

A child opens parent settings

Add or change the adult PIN.

Nobody notices reminders

Choose a regular shared-device check-in or reduce notifications.

The device stays on one child’s profile

Teach everyone to return to the chooser.

The family tablet is not always available

Move time-sensitive chores to personal devices or parent reminders.

Common Questions

Can adults and children share one device?

Yes.

Does each child still need a separate profile?

Yes.

Can a shared device use Photo Proof?

Yes, where camera access is available.

Can several profiles receive separate push notifications on one device?

Verify exact per-profile display behavior.

Should the family use one shared PIN?

Use separate PINs where the product supports them.

Best First Action

Set up one shared-device check-in.

Let each child open their profile, complete one chore, and return to the profile chooser.

Related Articles

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