About Physical Access Compass

Physical Access Compass is for parents and legal guardians considering monitoring on devices used by their own minor children, as well as employers responsible for company-owned devices. The guides explain why installation requires physical access and how to approach the process responsibly.

Our coverage includes installation planning, device availability, operating system limitations, permissions, consent, transparency, and the practical differences between monitoring features. We also explain why some capabilities require greater consideration than others.

The aim is to help families and employers make informed decisions before setting up mSpy. We emphasize appropriate boundaries, clear communication, privacy, and compliance with local rules rather than treating monitoring as a purely technical decision.

What you will find here

Physical Access Compass publishes 5 guides about Installation requires physical access, among them Doing the Installation Together With Your Child, A Ten-Minute Setup Plan, What Happens If You Cannot Get the Phone Back for Setup.

Responsible use

mSpy is monitoring software meant for parents and guardians of minors and for employers who monitor company-owned devices with the employee's knowledge and consent. Monitoring another adult without their consent is illegal in many countries. Laws differ by country and state, so check the rules that apply to you before you install anything.

Talk openly with children about any monitoring in a way that suits their age, and give employees a written policy and notice before anything is monitored. Where a rule is unclear, ask a lawyer in your country.

How we are paid

This is an independent guide and is not operated by mSpy. Some links on this site are commission links: we may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.

How the guides are made

Guides are written by the Physical Access Compass editors with the help of AI writing tools and are meant as general information. Features, plans and prices change, so check the official mSpy website before you decide.