What is Jott Messenger? Parent App Guide
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What is Jott Messenger?
- Jott messenger creates a closed network with other devices (usually using a direct bluetooth signal) and can reach other users up to 100-feet
- Users create a profile that can link to their profiles on other social networks, explore other profiles, group chat, and join a squad (group of users)
- Share your goals, interests, photos and videos to your public story or to individual users
Why should parents care?
- Jott Messenger provides a way for students without the data plan needed to text, or a smartphone, to still message with their friends
- Students’ profile pictures are emailed to anyone they invite to use the app, including strangers and adults
- Like Snapchat, Jott includes a “self-destructing” feature that lets the user decide when a message, photo, or video will disappear
- Without proof that they are a student, users can add any school and see the basic profiles of students that go to that school
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This app is listed in the SmartSocial.com Green Zone.
This app is not safe for students to use unsupervised, but a Green Zone app can serve a positive purpose to help a student to navigate social media and someday build an online brand. Read more below to find out why this app is in the Green Zone.
This app is listed in the SmartSocial.com Gray Zone.
Gray Zone apps often contain lots of private & disappearing messages, and strangers can use this to chat with students. Parents should participate in these apps with students to keep them safe. This zone can be a great place for family time since many of these apps can be entertaining, and let your students express themselves. Read more below to find out why this app is in the Gray Zone.
This app is listed in the SmartSocial.com Red Zone.
Red Zone apps often have lots of anonymous features, adult content, and easy contact with strangers. Supervision is strongly suggested on each of these apps or move your kids to a safer zone. All apps require parental supervision, these apps more than others. Read more below to find out why this app is in the Red Zone or view our list of 100+ Apps to find a safer app with your student.
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This trend is categorized as a Dangerous Social Media Challenge.
Viral challenges encourage students to do dangerous things to garner likes, views, attention, and subscribers. These challenges can be found across several social networks and may encourage students to perform dangerous activities. SmartSocial.com keeps parents updated on these social media challenges before an incident may occur in your community.
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NOTE: As of April 2020, this app is no longer available in the iOS App Store or on Google Play.
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What is Jott Messenger?
- Jott messenger creates a closed network with other devices (usually using a direct bluetooth signal) and can reach other users up to 100-feet
- Users create a profile that can link to their profiles on other social networks, explore other profiles, group chat, and join a squad (group of users)
- Share your goals, interests, photos and videos to your public story or to individual users
Jott Messenger in the news
The names of other kids using [Jott Messenger] are being shared with not just strangers, but adult strangers. Cyber Safety Consulting
"As with all messaging apps, users can basically send or receive anything, especially when pictures are involved.” –Common Sense Media
“The names of other kids using [Jott Messenger] are being shared with not just strangers, but adult strangers.” –Cyber Safety Consulting
Why should parents care?
Without proof that they are a student, users can add any school and see the profiles of students that go there.
- Jott Messenger provides a way for students without the data plan needed to text, or a smartphone, to still message with their friends
- Students’ profile pictures are emailed to anyone they invite to use the app, including strangers and adults
- Like Snapchat, Jott includes a “self-destructing” feature that lets the user decide when a message, photo, or video will disappear
- Without proof that they are a student, users can add any school and see the basic profiles of students that go to that school
What can parents do?
Just because a photo, video, or post “self-destructs”, doesn’t mean that the message will remain private.
- Ensure your student knows that just because their photo, video, or post “self-destructs”, it doesn’t mean their message will remain private
- Teach your teens to judge a photo or message before they send anything through Jott, texting, or on social media Challenge students to contemplate whether or not their post could negatively affect their online reputation
If your teen uses Jott Messenger:
- Discuss the safety concerns of other students sharing your student’s personal information with strangers
- Ask them to delete the app
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