Bottom line: Ooma's MyPhone for Kids is a WiFi-based home phone service built for children, with the goal of giving families a safer, simpler alternative to a smartphone. Ooma markets it as a modern landline for kids, and the service is priced at $7.99 per month plus taxes and fees.
The Good
- Kid-focused safety controls: MyPhone uses a Trusted Circle so children can only communicate with approved contacts entered by a parent.
- Quiet Hours: Parents can block calling during set periods, which is useful for homework time, bedtime, or other offline hours.
- Call log access: Parents can review incoming, outgoing, and missed calls online at any time.
- Easy setup: Setup is handled through the Ooma Setup app and can be done in about 15 minutes or less once the base station is connected to Wi-Fi and a phone is plugged in.
- Emergency calling support: MyPhone includes address-based 911 support, along with text and email alerts if 911 is used. Note that users must keep the MyPhone location updated for accurate 911 calling.
- Simple family calling: The feature list also includes Party Line calling, letting kids make three-way calls.
- Styling: Style your own phone through phone choice colors and included stickers.
The Bad
- Very specialized use case: This is not a general-purpose phone service. It is designed specifically around children, parent controls, and a limited contact model.
- Requires Wi-Fi and setup: MyPhone depends on your home Internet connection and a base station, so it is not a simple plug-and-forget landline replacement in the traditional sense.
- 911 depends on current address info: Ooma makes a point of saying the location must be kept updated, so parents need to stay on top of that information.
Features
- - Trusted Circle contact controls
- - Quiet Hours call blocking
- - Online call history
- - Party Line three-way calling
- - Address-based 911 support with alerts
- - Setup through the Ooma Setup app
Pricing and Value
The standard MyPhone service is available for $7.99 per month, plus taxes and fees.
You can use your own landline phone, if you have one, but Ooma also offers black and pink phone options for kids and stickers are available to further customize the phone, making it a little more kid-friendly. There is free shipping and a 30-day risk-free hardware return policy if you choose to purchase a phone. A Walmart Exclusive offer of $79.99 is available, saving $20 from the price Ooma lists on its Website.
Who it is Best For?
MyPhone looks best for parents who want a screen-free phone option for a child, but still want the ability to control who can call, limit usage hours, and review call activity. If your main priority is giving a kid a basic communication device without handing over a full smartphone, this is the kind of product that fits that job well.
Final Verdict
Ooma MyPhone for Kids is a focused family product rather than a broad phone-service play. Its strengths are the parental controls, contact restrictions, call visibility, and simple setup. If you want a safer, more limited communication line for a child, Ooma has put together a pretty compelling package.
For more information visit Ooma's Website.
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