Troomi Phone
Troomi · Kids' phone · Prices from Troomi (Oct 2026) · check below for today’s
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~$249.95
approx. to start
~$24.95
/mo to start
Pricing: Per Troomi, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is about $250, or about $7/mo over 36 months, on a month-to-month Troomi plan from about $25/mo up to about $35/mo (the top Discover plan is the one that can turn on a web browser). Prices change often, so confirm the current price at Troomi. Checked October 2026.
- Open web browser
- Only on plans that add one
- Camera
- Yes
- Needs parent iPhone
- No
- Carriers
- Standalone Troomi plan
Pros & cons
Pros
- Safe-list contacts and per-app approval by parents, per Troomi
- Growth-based controls (KidSmart OS) that expand as your child matures, per Troomi
- Text monitoring, content filtering, and GPS location, per Troomi
Cons
- Per Troomi, it's carrier-locked to a standalone Troomi plan (no bring-your-own-carrier)
- The top Discover plan can turn on a browser, including full Google Chrome, per Troomi, so safety depends on the plan and settings you pick
Setup & lockdown guide
Per Troomi, apps are parent-approved from a curated library, and everything is managed from Troomi's web Parent Portal.
How to talk to your child
Tell your child: 'This is a real phone that grows with you. We'll unlock more as you show you're ready for it.'
Want the rules in writing? Print a family agreement to sign together.
Common questions about Troomi Phone
Does Troomi Phone have a web browser?
Web browsing can be allowed, with parent filters and monitoring. Troomi's Do and Dream plans don't list a web browser. The top Discover plan adds the Troomi Smart Browser, and Troomi says it lets you choose between the KidSmart Browser, limited to parent-approved sites, or full access to Google Chrome. To keep web access off, stay on the Do or Dream plan.
Does Troomi Phone need a parent's iPhone?
No. Troomi Phone doesn't need a parent iPhone. Per Troomi, parents set up and use its Parent Portal from any device other than the Troomi phone, like a computer or their own cell phone.
Does Troomi Phone have a camera?
Yes. Troomi Phone has a camera.
Can parents read texts on Troomi Phone?
Yes. Per Troomi: "Yes. Parents can review their child’s messaging activity at any time through the Troomi Parent Portal."
What cell service does Troomi Phone use?
Troomi Phone: Standalone Troomi plan.
How much does Troomi Phone cost?
Per Troomi, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is about $250, or about $7/mo over 36 months, on a month-to-month Troomi plan from about $25/mo up to about $35/mo (the top Discover plan is the one that can turn on a web browser). Checked October 2026.
Verified from official sources
Troomi, official product pages
Troomi confirms a curated app library with per-app parent approval, safe-list contacts, filtering, text monitoring, and GPS, on a standalone Troomi plan; browser access is plan-dependent and parent-controlled.
Read the sourcePrefer a phone you already own?
Parental-control apps can add filtering, screen-time limits, and alerts to an existing phone.