Reliance Jio has introduced JioShield, a family safety solution designed to help parents stay connected with their children and elderly family members. The service combines location tracking, safety alerts and parental controls in one setup.
JioShield costs Rs 1,000 for one year as a one-time enrolment fee. However, Jio is currently offering eligible customers ten Rs 100 recharge vouchers under its 10th anniversary offer. This means customers can receive Rs 1,000 worth of recharge vouchers against the Rs 1,000 enrolment fee, although the fee has to be paid upfront and the vouchers need to be redeemed on eligible recharges.
The anniversary offer also includes 12 months of Canva Pro and an unlimited 5G upgrade for 28 days for eligible customers. Jio says the offer has been available since September 26, 2026.
What Is JioShield And How Does It Work?
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🛡️ Location Tracking
🚨 SOS & Battery Alerts
⏱️ Screen Time Controls
📱 App & Contact Controls
🎨 12 Months Canva Pro
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— Techotales (@techotales) September 28, 2026JioShield is built around family safety and supervision. It allows parents to keep track of a loved one’s location and receive important alerts when required.
The service can send SOS alerts when the child or family member needs help. It can also provide alerts when the connected phone’s battery is running low. This can be useful for parents who want to know whether their child has reached a destination safely or whether an elderly family member’s phone is about to run out of power.
For children, JioShield also adds parental controls. Parents can manage screen time, apps and contacts that can be accessed on the child’s phone. The idea is to give children more freedom while allowing parents to stay informed.
Jio has also highlighted the service for elderly family members. Its safety features can help families track locations and check battery status without requiring constant calls.
JioShield Uses Two Linked Apps
JioShield works through two connected applications. Parents use the JioThings app, while the JioShield app is installed on the child’s phone.
Once the devices are linked, parents can use JioThings to manage screen time, apps and contacts. They can also track the connected device’s location and receive safety notifications.
This makes the JioThings app the main control centre for parents. The JioShield app, meanwhile, remains installed on the child’s device.
Rs 1,000 Recharge Vouchers With JioShield
The pricing is one of the key parts of the new JioShield offer. Customers have to pay Rs 1,000 upfront for a one-year subscription.
Under Jio’s anniversary offer, eligible users receive 10 recharge vouchers worth Rs 100 each. The total value is therefore Rs 1,000.
The vouchers can be redeemed against Jio mobility recharges of Rs 399 or above on unlimited 5G plans. So, while Jio describes the benefit as effectively making JioShield free, customers first need to pay the Rs 1,000 enrolment fee and then use the vouchers on qualifying recharges.
The offer also bundles 12 months of Canva Pro, which Jio values at Rs 4,000, along with a 28-day unlimited 5G upgrade.
JioShield Device And App Requirements
There are a few requirements before families can enrol. The child’s phone must be an Android smartphone running Android 10 or newer and must have an active Jio mobile number.
The parent also needs the JioThings app and has to log in using the Jio number linked to the JioShield subscription. Both the parent and child need Jio numbers for enrolment. At present, JioThings is available on Android. Jio says the app will be available for iOS users from October 1, 2026.
| JioShield Details | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Subscription | Rs 1,000 |
| Validity | 1 Year |
| Payment | One-time enrolment fee |
| Recharge Benefit | 10 × Rs 100 vouchers |
| Eligible Recharge | Rs 399+ unlimited 5G plans |
| Canva Benefit | 12 Months Canva Pro |
| 5G Benefit | Unlimited 5G upgrade for 28 days |
| Parent App | JioThings |
| Child App | JioShield |
| Child Phone | Android 10 or above |
| Mobile Network | Jio |
JioShield: What Does It Offer?
JioShield brings together several features that families may need in one service. Location tracking helps parents know where a connected family member is, while SOS and battery alerts provide additional safety information.
For children, screen-time controls and restrictions for apps and contacts add another layer of supervision. At the same time, Jio is positioning the service as a way to stay connected without completely limiting a child’s independence.
With the Rs 1,000 recharge voucher benefit, Canva Pro subscription and 5G upgrade included in the anniversary offer, JioShield also comes with additional benefits for eligible customers.
Conclusion
JioShield is Reliance Jio’s latest family-focused safety service. It combines location tracking, SOS alerts, battery notifications and parental controls through the JioThings and JioShield apps.
The service costs Rs 1,000 for one year, while the current anniversary offer provides ten Rs 100 recharge vouchers, along with 12 months of Canva Pro and a 28-day unlimited 5G upgrade. Customers should remember that the recharge vouchers are tied to eligible Jio recharges and are not an upfront refund of the subscription fee.
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