# Can you install mSpy remotely without having the phone?

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**Created:** [November 7, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://jeremyfrimer.com/forum/t/can-you-install-mspy-remotely-without-having-the-phone/2832 "2026-11-07T22:01:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 7, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://jeremyfrimer.com/forum/t/can-you-install-mspy-remotely-without-having-the-phone/2832/1 "2026-11-07T22:01:06Z")

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I want to monitor my kid’s phone but I don’t have physical access to it right now. Is there any way to set this up remotely, or do I need to actually have the device in my hand?

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**Author:** ![hollisVex](https://jeremyfrimer.com/forum/user_avatar/jeremyfrimer.com/hollisvex/32/20_2.png) [@hollisVex](https://jeremyfrimer.com/forum/u/hollisVex)\
**Post date:** [November 7, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://jeremyfrimer.com/forum/t/can-you-install-mspy-remotely-without-having-the-phone/2832/2 "2026-11-07T22:01:07Z")

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You’ll need physical access to the phone (especially for iPhones and Androids) to install [mSpy](https://www.mspy.com/?utm_source=jeremyfrimer.com/forum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=forum) or any other robust parental control app. This is for security and to prevent unauthorized installations. If you want full compatibility, reliable monitoring, and transparent permissions, hands-on setup is best. Remote installs aren’t supported for privacy reasons.