Keeping your child's photos secure and accessible is easy with Google Photos! By setting up Google Photos backup, you can automatically save all their photos to the cloud, ensuring these memories are protected and ready to view whenever you like. Follow these easy steps to enable photo backup and access your child's photos anytime from your own device.
Part 1: Setting Up Google Photos Backup on Your Child's Pinwheel Device
The first step is to set up their Google Photos account on their Pinwheel device so photos automatically back up to the cloud.
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Open the Pinwheel Settings App: Unlock the parental settings using your Caregiver Account email and password. Once unlocked, find and tap on the Google Login option.
- Log into Google: Follow the on-screen instructions to log into your child's Google account. This account will store and back up their photos. For more information, you can check our guide on how to add a Google account here.
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Enable Google Photos Backup: Open the Photos app on their device, tap the profile icon in the top right corner, and make sure the backup feature is enabled. Once you see "Backup complete," all photos saved to the device will automatically sync to Google Photos.
Part 2: Viewing Backed-Up Photos from Your Own Device
Now that their Google Photos backup is set up, you can access your child's photos from your own device, ensuring you always have access to their memories.
- Go to Google Photos: You can either download the Google Photos app from the app store or visit Google Photos in a browser.
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Log into Your Child's Google Account: Open the Google Photos app or website. If this is your first time using the service, sign in using your child's Google account email and password. If you're already logged into your personal Google account, you can log in to another account.
With Google Photos backup enabled, all photos from your child's Pinwheel device are now safely stored and can be viewed anytime, giving you peace of mind that their moments are always backed up and easily accessible.
If you need further assistance, contact Pinwheel Customer Care or call/text us at (888) 903-7977. Our support hours are open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM CT.