For Parents

AI that helps your child learn.
Without the risks of a phone.

Nexus Pen gives students instant AI assistance for schoolwork while removing every distraction, social media risk, and inappropriate content concern you have about putting a phone in their hands.

Built with protection at every layer.

We designed Nexus Pen knowing parents would be the ones approving the purchase. Every safety concern was addressed in the product itself.

Content Filtering

Donna, the Nexus Pen AI, filters all responses through content safety layers. Inappropriate language, adult content, and harmful information are blocked at the model level before any response is generated. School Mode adds an extra academic-appropriate constraint on top.

Active in all modes

No Social Media. Ever.

Nexus Pen cannot access social media, messaging apps, video platforms, or any website. It is not a smartphone. It does not have a browser. The only thing it does is connect to Donna via your child's phone over Bluetooth — a single, controlled, monitored connection.

By design, not by setting

COPPA Compliant

Nexus Pen accounts for users under 13 comply fully with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. We do not collect, store, or share personal data from minors without parental consent. Accounts can be created and managed by a parent on behalf of their child.

COPPA compliant

Encrypted Communications

All communication between the pen and the Nexus Pen backend is encrypted in transit via TLS. Voice data is processed and immediately discarded — we do not store recordings of your child's voice or questions beyond the active session.

TLS encrypted

School Mode Guardrails

School Mode is specifically tuned to support learning, not replace it. Donna explains concepts, gives context, and guides thinking — she does not simply write essays or provide verbatim homework answers. She helps students understand material, not cheat on it.

Anti-cheating by design

No Notifications or Alerts

Nexus Pen does not send push notifications, marketing messages, or engagement prompts to your child. There is no algorithm trying to maximize screen time. The pen has no screen to maximize. It sits in their pencil case until they need it.

Zero engagement tactics

Real improvement.
Real fast.

The research on handwriting versus typing is clear: students retain more when they write by hand. Nexus Pen is the only AI tool that keeps students writing while giving them instant support — the best of both worlds.

Deeper comprehension, not just answers School Mode explains the "why" behind answers, building genuine understanding rather than surface-level recall.
Stays in handwriting mode Students never have to stop writing to get help. The pen stays in their hand. Note-taking continues uninterrupted.
Faster homework sessions Getting unstuck instantly means less time staring at a problem and more time completing work and sleeping.
Language learning built in Language Mode gives real-time pronunciation help, grammar explanations, and vocabulary support in 30+ languages.
Measurable grade improvements Students who use AI assistance for comprehension — not completion — consistently outperform those who don't on assessments.
87%
of students report understanding material better when they can ask follow-up questions immediately while it's in front of them.
3.2x Faster at clearing confusion
0 Social media access
8hr Battery per full school day
5 Subject-tuned AI modes

Stay informed. Stay in control.

With a Plus or Pro plan, parents get access to a usage dashboard that shows how and when their student is using Nexus Pen — without invading their privacy.

Nexus Pen — Parent Dashboard
Sessions This Week
14
+3 from last week
Top Mode Used
School
62% of sessions
Content Flags
0
All clear this month
Avg Session Length
22 min
During homework hours
Study Streak
9 days
Personal best
Plan
Plus
$8.99/mo (annual)
Question content is never logged or shown to parents. Only session metadata is visible.

Transparent costs. No surprises.

One hardware purchase, then choose the plan that fits your student's needs. You can always start free and upgrade later.

Hardware
$119 one-time
The Nexus Pen itself — everything you need to get started.
  • Physical Nexus Pen device
  • Answer Mode (unlimited)
  • School Mode (unlimited)
  • Free iOS + Android app
  • 8-hour battery life
  • OLED display + 3 buttons
Buy Nexus Pen
School Plan
$18 /student/yr
For teachers or parents buying for a classroom or group.
  • All 5 AI modes
  • Bulk device discounts available
  • Admin dashboard for educators
  • FERPA and COPPA compliant
  • Dedicated school support
  • Usage reporting for teachers
Contact for Schools

What parents are saying.

We asked parents of Nexus Pen students to share their experience. Here's what they told us.

★★★★★
"My biggest concern was that I was just buying my daughter another way to be on her phone. But Nexus Pen doesn't touch her phone while she's using it — she just has the pen. The Bluetooth handoff is seamless and she's never once pulled out her phone during homework since we got it. That alone is worth $119."
Jennifer R. Parent of a 9th grader, Naperville, IL
★★★★★
"My son has ADHD and focus has always been our biggest challenge with homework. The Nexus Pen keeps him on task because getting help is instant — he doesn't have to break his concentration to search for an answer. His homework time has gone from 3 hours to about 90 minutes. I'm not exaggerating."
David M. Parent of an 8th grader, Chicago, IL
★★★★★
"I was worried about the AI giving my daughter incorrect information or encouraging her to cheat. After three months of use, I can say both fears were unfounded. She uses it to check her understanding after doing the work herself, and the School Mode explanations are genuinely educational."
Anita S. Parent of a college freshman, Oak Park, IL
★★★★★
"The parent dashboard was a pleasant surprise. I can see that my son is using it daily — mostly in School Mode during the 4–6pm homework window — without seeing anything that violates his privacy. It's the transparency I wanted without being overbearing."
Marcus T. Parent of a 10th grader, Evanston, IL

Questions answered.

The most common things parents ask us before buying.

Can my child use it to cheat on tests or homework?
School Mode is intentionally designed to support learning rather than enable cheating. Donna explains concepts, provides context, and guides thinking — she does not write essays, solve entire problem sets, or provide verbatim test answers. That said, like any tool, parental guidance about appropriate use is always valuable.
Is there any inappropriate content risk?
All Nexus Pen responses pass through content safety filters before being spoken. Adult content, violent content, and harmful information are blocked at the model level. We test these guardrails continuously and update them when edge cases are discovered.
Does it require an internet connection?
Yes — Donna requires an internet connection to process questions. The pen connects to your child's phone via Bluetooth, and the phone sends the request to our servers. As long as the phone has cellular data or Wi-Fi, Donna is available. No campus network dependency required.
Are my child's questions or voice recorded and stored?
We do not store voice recordings. Questions are transcribed for processing and then discarded. Session metadata (how long, which mode, how many sessions) is retained for the parent dashboard on paid plans, but the content of conversations is not logged or accessible to parents or third parties.
What age is Nexus Pen appropriate for?
We recommend Nexus Pen for students in 6th grade and above (approximately age 11+). For younger children, parental setup and ongoing oversight is recommended. Accounts for users under 13 are COPPA compliant and require parental consent to create.
Can I get a refund if it's not a good fit?
Yes. We offer a 30-day return policy on hardware. If your student tries Nexus Pen and it doesn't work for them, contact us within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the hardware cost. Software subscriptions are refundable within 14 days of purchase.
Safe. Educational. Affordable.

Give them the tool
that actually helps.

Nexus Pen is $119 once. No hidden fees. No social media. No distractions. Just a smarter way to study — with the safety guardrails every parent expects.