How to Install Family Orbit Desktop on Windows?

To monitor your child's iPhone using Family Orbit on your Windows computer, you’ll need to configure the iPhone for remote backups and install the Family Orbit app. Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Set Up iPhone for Remote Backup to Your Windows Computer

1. Download and Install iTunes
   If you don’t have iTunes installed on your computer, download it from the official Apple website:
   Download iTunes.

2. Connect Your Child’s iPhone
   Use a USB cable to connect your child’s iPhone to your Windows computer. Open iTunes, and when prompted on the iPhone, tap Trust to authorize the connection.

3. Select Your Device in iTunes
   In iTunes, click on the device icon at the top-left of the window to select your child’s iPhone.

4. Backup Settings
   Under the Backup section, select This computer. For faster processing, ensure the checkbox for Encrypt local backup is unchecked. However, if you want to log web history and call history, you will need to enable encryption.

5. Wi-Fi Sync Settings
   In the Options section, check the boxes for "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" and "Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi".

6. Create the First Backup
   Click the Back Up Now button to create the first backup of your child’s iPhone on your computer.

Step 2: Download and Install Family Orbit on Your Windows Computer

1. Log In to Your Family Orbit Control Panel
   Open your web browser and log in to your Family Orbit control panel. Once logged in, click on the top-right menu and select "Add New Apple Device".

2. Download the Family Orbit Setup
   Click on the Download menu under the iTunes section, then select the Download Windows link to download the Family Orbit setup file.

3. Install Family Orbit on Your Computer
   Run the setup program from the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. You may be asked to grant required permissions during installation.

4. Launch the Family Orbit App
   Once installation is complete, you’ll see the Family Orbit shortcut in your Start menu. Click on the shortcut to open the app.

Step 3: Grant Permissions and Sync Your Child’s iPhone Backup

1. Log In to Family Orbit
   When the Family Orbit window opens, click on the Login tab and enter your Family Orbit credentials to sign in to your account.

2. Refresh iTunes Backup
   Go to the iTunes tab and click Refresh to scan your computer for any available iPhone backups.

3. Associate Your Child’s Device
   Once the scan is complete, select your child’s device and associate it with your child’s Apple ID. If you don’t have an existing child ID, you can create a new one here.

4. Sync Your Backup
   Once the device is associated, go back to the Overview section and click the Sync button. Family Orbit will decode the backup from iTunes and upload it to your secure online panel.

Step 4: Automatic Future Syncs

Once the initial sync is completed, Family Orbit will automatically perform future backups and upload them to your secure online account. You can log in to the Family Orbit control panel anytime to view the logs.

Conclusion: By following these steps, you can successfully set up Family Orbit on your Windows computer to monitor your child's iPhone. The app will automatically sync with your child's device and keep you updated on their digital activity through your secure online panel.