A little help with
the monkey business.
Questions? Something not quite right?
Email our email address (enable JavaScript to view). A grown-up can tell us what happened, which device they’re using, and the app and operating-system versions. There’s no need to send photos or videos of children.
What is Cheeky Sneaky?
A real-world sneaking game for kids and families. Your device’s camera becomes a playful robot’s eye. Pick a prize and try to reach it without setting off the alarm.
Cheeky Sneaky is coming soon for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How do we get started?
- Have a grown-up place the device on a steady surface, pointing toward a clear play area.
- Choose an easy-to-reach prize, such as a toy or banana. The camera detects players, not the prize.
- Choose a difficulty and tap Start game. Use the countdown to move into position.
- Sneak slowly toward the prize. If the robot becomes suspicious, freeze or hide. If the alarm sounds, settle down or move out of view and try again.
How do I enable the camera?
On iPhone or iPad: open Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera and enable Cheeky Sneaky. If the app isn’t listed, open it and start the camera to request permission.
On Mac: open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera and enable Cheeky Sneaky. Quit and reopen the app if macOS asks you to. Check that an external camera is connected if you’re using one.
If access is restricted, a grown-up may need to check Screen Time or the device’s management settings.
The robot catches us too easily—or doesn’t notice us.
Try a well-lit room, keep the camera steady, and check that it can see the play area. Avoid pointing it straight at a bright window. Moving objects in the background can also attract the robot’s attention.
Start with Easy, then try Cheeky or Sneaky for more of a challenge. Detection responds to faces and movement; it won’t react exactly the same way in every room.
Why can’t I hear the robot?
Check your device’s volume, silent mode where available, and whether sound is going to headphones or another speaker. Return to the app if it has been in the background.
Does standby turn the camera off?
Standby pauses the game’s detection, but the camera preview stays visible. Use Shut down to end the round and return to setup; the preview remains on there too. Leave the app or close it to stop camera capture. Capture also stops when the app becomes inactive or goes into the background.
Does the game record us?
No. Camera images are processed on your device, without recording or uploading them. The game detects faces and movement without identifying people. Read our privacy policy for the details.
Keep the sneaking safe.
A grown-up should choose the play area and supervise. Clear a path, keep the device secure, and put the prize somewhere easy to reach. Walk or sneak—no running or climbing.