Explore HeyOtto's Features
Dive deeper into specific features or get a complete overview below.
Parent Dashboard
Real-time monitoring, instant alerts, conversation history, and complete control from one centralized hub.
Learn MoreFamily Customizations
Personalize HeyOtto for each child with content preferences, profile settings, and family-specific rules that match your parenting style.
Learn MoreFamily Values
AI that adapts to your family's unique beliefs, religious traditions, cultural values, and parenting approach.
Learn MoreCreate & Explore
AI-powered image generation, personalized storybooks, and creative writing tools for safe, imaginative expression.
Learn MoreMonitoring & Safety Alerts
Proactive monitoring for inappropriate content, self-harm, bullying, and safety concerns with real-time alerts.
Learn MoreParent Chat
Chat directly with Otto to get parenting advice, understand your child's interests, and ask questions about AI safety.
Learn MoreSafety Center
Comprehensive trust hub explaining our four-layer protection system, compliance standards, and community guidelines.
Explore our complete safety approachHow It Works
Understand the technology behind HeyOtto's AI and safety systems, explained in simple terms for parents.
Learn MoreWhat Kids & Teens Can Do
While parents maintain complete control and visibility, kids enjoy engaging, educational features designed to inspire creativity and curiosity.
Chat & Learn
Get homework help, explore topics, ask curious questions, and learn about anything that interests them.
Write Stories
Create amazing stories, develop characters, build fantasy worlds, and improve creative writing skills.
Create Images
Generate custom artwork for projects, presentations, or personal creativity with AI-powered image creation.
Brainstorm Ideas
Explore project ideas, develop concepts, and discover new interests through engaging conversations.
Why This Response Was Safe
Parents trust what they can see and understand. Every Otto response shows exactly why it's safe for your child.
"Great question! Black holes are like cosmic vacuum cleaners in space. They're formed when really big stars run out of fuel and collapse. Their gravity is so strong that nothing can escape - not even light! That's why we call them 'black' holes. Scientists use special telescopes to find them by looking at how they affect nearby stars."
Web Search is Parent-Controlled
By default, Otto answers from its built-in knowledge. Parents can optionally enable safe web search for older children who need current information for research and homework. When enabled, all results pass through our content filters.
What Otto Will Never Do
These aren't just guidelines - they're hard-coded into Otto's core. No exceptions, no workarounds.
Share Adult Content
Otto will never discuss mature themes, violence, explicit content, or anything inappropriate for children.
Encourage Secrets
Otto will never ask children to keep secrets from parents or suggest hiding conversations.
Collect Personal Info
Otto will never ask for addresses, phone numbers, school names, or any identifying information.
Manipulate or Persuade
Otto will never try to influence beliefs, encourage purchases, or manipulate emotions.
Bypass Safety Rules
Otto will never help circumvent parental controls, school filters, or safety restrictions.
Replace Human Support
Otto will never provide medical, legal, or mental health advice - it always directs to trusted adults.
Four Layers of Safety
Every conversation passes through multiple safety systems.
Content Filtering
AI-powered filters automatically block inappropriate content before your child sees it.
Real-Time Alerts
Get instant notifications when HeyOtto detects concerning patterns or your child needs help.
Parent Dashboard
Monitor conversations, set boundaries, and manage profiles from one centralized hub.
Full Visibility
Review complete conversation history with searchable transcripts anytime.
Insight Without Homework
You don't have time to read conversation logs. That's why we distill everything into a simple weekly digest that tells you what matters.
Weekly Digest
Jan 20 - Jan 26, 2025
Your child asked about:
Activity Summary
Suggested Follow-Up Conversations
- "I noticed you've been interested in space! Want to stargaze this weekend?"
- "Otto mentioned you had questions about a test. How are you feeling about school?"
- "You wrote some great stories this week! Would you like to read one together?"
Recommended Learning Prompts
- "Ask Otto to explain what astronauts eat in space"
- "Have Otto help you write a story about a space adventure"
- "Ask Otto about study tips that work for your learning style"
Delivered to your inbox every Sunday evening, so you start the week informed.
Your Family, Your Rules
Customize every aspect to match your family's values. See the full dashboard
Topic Controls
Block or allow specific topics and subjects based on your preferences.
Parenting Style
Tailor HeyOtto's approach to match your parenting philosophy and values.
Family Profiles
Create custom profiles for each child with individual settings.
How It All Works Together
Every feature is designed to work seamlessly, creating layers of protection without disrupting the learning experience.
Your Child Asks a Question
HeyOtto receives the message and immediately begins analyzing it for safety and appropriateness using advanced AI content filters trained specifically for children.
Multi-Layer Safety Check
Before responding, HeyOtto checks the question against your custom topic restrictions, age-adaptive content filters, and family values settings. Any concerning content triggers an immediate alert to you.
Safe, Helpful Response
HeyOtto generates an age-adaptive, educational response that's reviewed one final time before being sent. The conversation is logged in your dashboard with full context for your review anytime.
You Stay Informed
Your parent dashboard updates in real-time with conversation summaries, topic tracking, and learning insights. You receive notifications for any flagged content or when your child requests help.
Why HeyOtto vs. General AI Tools
General AI chatbots weren't built for children. Here's what makes HeyOtto different.
General AI Tools
- No parental controls or monitoring capabilities
- Content filters not designed for children
- No age-adaptive response customization
- Parents have no visibility into conversations
- No COPPA compliance or child data protection
- Built for adults, not children
HeyOtto
- Complete parental control with real-time monitoring
- AI filters trained specifically for child safety
- Responses adapt to your child's age and maturity
- Full conversation visibility in parent dashboard
- COPPA & GDPR compliant with zero data selling
- Built by parents, for families from the ground up
Your Child's Privacy is Sacred
We take data protection seriously with industry-leading privacy standards.
End-to-End Encryption
All conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest, ensuring complete privacy.
COPPA by Design
Designed with children's privacy laws including COPPA, GDPR, and CCPA in mind.
Zero Data Selling
We never sell, share, or use your child's data for advertising. Ever.
Parent-Only Access
Only verified parents can access conversation history and child data.