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Does this ever happen to you?
One minute you are on the phone, the next your child is “borrowing” your phone. For me it’s normally when we are out and about and multiple times we’ve almost left the phone behind. You know what would happen next. We accidentally leave the phone and then the phone could be stolen and gone forever.
It’s also really helpful for my two older girls and their cell phones.
They take their phones everywhere {which is what I want} but I’m always worried about them getting lost or stolen and I feel so much better knowing that they are protected by ESET. ESET’s anti-theft features increase your chance of recovering your phone or tablet and keeping your data protected and private whether it is lost (by you or your child) or stolen. This is one of my biggest concerns and makes me feel so much better.
It is important to me that their devices are protected, but even more so for my own phone and tablet.
My life is on my phone. I have pictures, emails and my calendar all stored on my phone and I’d be lost without it. I also wouldn’t want it in some strangers hands. The thought of someone seeing my kids photos or private text conversations is really upsetting. Thankfully I have ESET on my phone and it’s a great way to protect my data and hopefully be able to locate it and get it back quickly.
With the Anti-Theft Protection you can:
- Track your phone with a GPS feature if it is lost or stolen. I see so many people leave their phones by accident on the counter when they are paying at the store so this would be a really good thing to be able to do!
- Remotely wipe your data from your phone or tablet if it is lost or stolen. I’d be doing that so quick!
- Send a one-way message to the device if lost or stolen.
- Activate a siren if lost or stolen. Let’s talk about this one really quickly. Have you ever lost your phone at home or in your car? This would totally save the day. Or if you see that your phone was just taken… this might get them to drop it!
- Remotely activate the devise camera to see who is using it. I would totally do that.
That sounds like a must have. I don’t have t-mobile, but it’s a great thing to have if you do.
I think my phone definitely needs the most protecting. I do the most traveling out of our family and I can’t imagine what I would do if something happened to my phone.
I could go into a panic just thinking about losing my phone. I am definitely in need of something like this!
Same here! I am always checking my pockets and my purse to make sure mine is still with me.
What a great service! My phone is my lifeline. I’d be lost without it.
I’d die if I lost my phone! I had no idea there was such a great phone protection program! I need to look into this!
Thank you for sharing such an essential tip. Most of us have too much information on our phones and tablets and these devices must be protected.
I don’t know what I would do if I lost my phone.
My 2 year old carries my phone to me all.the.time. I don’t ask for it, he just swarms to it wherever I set it down and thinks it’s his job. Drives me slightly batty, lol.
This is a great way to protect your mobile device. I’ll check this one out.
I am worried about locking myself out of my device. It may or may not have happened the other day and took my husband 3 hours to save my data and reset my phone.
I could totally use something like this! My kids are always taking my phone and I’ve misplaced it too many times to count.
This is just amazing… Hubby’s phone was stolen a couple years ago and it was so scary knowing someone had his stuff. I am totally looking into this
This is a really must have! I always hold my phone in my hand wherever I go so I know my phone is with me. But there are times I forget where I put it too so it’s always nice to have anti theft protection. Thank you for sharing !
I need this for my phone ASAP!
This is SUCH an important thing to think about, as parents. It’s new to us – but VERY new to them! And it’s important we keep kiddos safe online. Great info.
gotta love kid selfies. i actually did a large print of a ton of my 5 year old’s selfies for framing!!!
and yes safety is a MUST.
Thanks for the heads up! I just installed this on my phone.
This is awesome I didn’t know that you could do that. I will have to check this out for sure.
I depend on my phone way too much. This looks like a service I should be using. Thanks for sharing.
I thought you were going to say it could wipe the device. However, there is so much more it can do. Gotta love the spy capabilities!
I love that remote wipe feature, for that it’s worth it. Having your info in others hands would make me a wreck!
I love this! My entire life is on my phone. I shudder to think at what could happen if it were ever stolen.
This is so needed in the world we’re living in. We all keep things on our phones that we really shouldn’t strictly speaking. The ability to wipe my phone if it’s ever stolen is great.
I love this! Our lives are on our phones. If someone gets that, they’ve pretty much got everything about you. We’ve got to keep ourselves safe.
This is such a great thing to have on my phone! I have mobile banking and a few other things that would terrify me if they fell into a thieve’s hands.
What a fantastic idea. I almost lost my phone the other day! I left it behind somewhere and quickly realized that I did not have it. Luckily, it was where I left it.
I am always scared to loose my phone!! What an amazing service to protect your phone!
This is so cool. My phone always seems to wander off in toddler hands! They never take my husbands!!
Hi Heather,
My oldest daughter is the worst about leaving electronic devices in various places in public – most notably, pubic bathrooms. She has lost new devices on the very same day she got it! We now joke that she isn’t allowed to carry anything with her anymore because she can’t be trusted – baby rattles, tablets, MP3 players – you name it, she has lost it. I would be devastated if she lost a device that contained private information on apps, calendar, etc. I think the ESET Mobile Security is genius!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend,
Blessings,
Victoria
Mom Does Reviews
There’s plenty of robbery going on the streets right now. The anti-theft feature would be a great help for us here in the city. Does the app also work the same for tablets?
I think everyone should have theft protection for their phones. I will have to look into the ESE. Thanks for sharing.
This is a great way to protect your phone.My kids are always leaving mine one place or another.
So cute! No my kids have not figured out how to work my cell phone camera thankfully but when they do I am sure they will do silly things on it too!
That’s brilliant!
And look at her selfies LOL.. I find them on my phone all the time. Irritating, but hard to be mad when you see the silly faces 😉
This scares me to death! Thinking of all of the important information I have stored on my phone- AHHH!!!
We already use ESET for one of our PC’s so I feel confident in the brand. It is best to be careful with online information.
Kiddo is very clumsy and has focus issues. So we have strict rules about not touching our phones without permission. She does have her own ipod type gadget that she’s getting better with. She also has my old point and shoot digital camera and takes a lot of photos when I am working on projects for my websites.
This is so great! I am forever losing my phone either at home or elsewhere. But the worst time was probably when it fell out of the stroller at the park – I only had it for 3 days! Luckily someone found it, but that doesn’t necessarily mean someone will the next time.
Great info! I like that you can erase everything!
This sounds like a great tool. And I huge money saver since smart phones can be a large expense. And vital to ensure your personal safety.
Good idea. They cost so much so it’s a good idea to protect it against theft, water damage and everything. I would be lost w/out mine….that’s for sure. Good to know here!!
This is a great way to protect your phone. I know my son is always taking my phone to play games.
With a teenager who has her own phone, I am more worried than ever about security. This is a wonderful service!
I’m always afraid of losing my phone, so this would sure give me some peace of mind. Better safe than sorry!
This is interesting. I’m a bit anti-technology when it comes to our kids, so it’s entirely my own fault if my phone gets left behind. That being said I could definitely still use that help if I did lose my phone!
Sounds like a good way to stay protected! Thanks for the idea.
Mobile devices are pricey and I would hate to have to replace ours. Definitely a great peace of mind!
Your daughter is just too cute!! Love her! The app sounds very helpful too and is just what I need!
My daughter has a phone and I’m constantly worried she is going to lose it somewhere. She’s at an age where she doesn’t carry a purse so she either has it in her hand or her pocket. I haven’t looked at any services like this.
My daughter is always stealing my phone. My so uses it for games at times, I need more safeguards for in app purchases