Installation

How to install Ziggy

You’re ready to install Ziggy on your iOS or Android device. We will use the official testing platforms provided by Apple and Google.

Please follow the steps below on each device where you plan to use the app:

  • For adults or 13+ kids:

    1. ⁠Install TestFlight from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664?mt=8

    2. Install Ziggy from http://ios.ziggychores.com/

    For kids under 13:

    (Apologies! 🍎 Apple makes this process really hard)

    Step 1: On your kid’s device, connect the App Store to your own account (we will undo this later)

    1. Open Settings and press on your kid’s name (should be the first item)

    2. ⁠Scroll down and press on "Media & Purchases"

    3. If a pop-up appears, press "Sign Out" and confirm

    4. Press "Media & Purchases" again

    5. Press "Not <kid’s name>?"

    6. Sign in with your Apple account

    Step 2: Install TestFlight and Ziggy

    1. Install TestFlight from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664?mt=8

    2. Sign into TestFlight with your Apple account

    3. Install Ziggy using this link and instructions: http://ios.ziggychores.com/

    Step 3: Disconnect the App Store from your account and reconnect it to your kid’s account

    1. Open Settings and press on your kid’s name (should be the first item)

    2. Scroll down and press on "Media & Purchases", then press "Sign out" and confirm

    3. Press "Media & Purchases" again and sign in with your kid’s Apple ID again (If their account was never setup in Step 1, you can skip this)

  • For adults or 13+ kids:

    1. Join our Google group at https://google.ziggychores.com

      Important: Join using the same email address as your device’s Google account

    2. Install Ziggy from https://android.ziggychores.com

    For kids under 13:

    1. ⁠Send us a message with the Google email address used by your kid’s device

    2. Once we give you the green light, install Ziggy on their device from https://android.ziggychores.com

    1. Send us a message with the Amazon email address used by the device⁠

    2. Once you receive an invitation email from Amazon, open your country’s link under How to Participate?

Important: When asked to allow notifications, please choose Allow.

Notifications are a key part of Ziggy and your feedback on them is valuable. You can always turn them off once testing is complete.

That’s all for now! Happy testing 📱