PRODUCT | PURPOSE | WEBSITE | LINK | COST | COMPLEXITY | NOTES |
CONTENT PROTECTION |
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OpenDNS | Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
https://www.opendns.com | https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/ | Free/Paid | Moderate | Utilizes DNS Settings which can be configured on the router to protect any internet connected device in your home. |
Net Nanny | Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
https://www.netnanny.com | https://www.netnanny.com/products/ | Paid | Families can use Net Nanny to protect users from pornography, online predators, cyberbullying, and other threats that compromise online safety. |
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Qustodio | Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
https://www.qustodio.com/en/ | https://www.qustodio.com/en/ | Free/Paid | Moderate | Can be used on multiple devices including mobile devices and tablets. |
K9 Web Protection | Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
http://www1.k9webprotection.com | http://www1.k9webprotection.com/aboutk9/product-features | Free | Moderate | Web Filtering software that is installed on the PC or Mac. |
CleanRouter | Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
https://cleanrouter.com | https://cleanrouter.com | Paid | Easy/Moderate | Requires purchase of router ($99-$200) or a term commitment. |
Circle with Disney | Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
https://meetcircle.com/ | https://meetcircle.com/ | Paid | Easy | DisneyCircle is a device that connects to your exhisting router and allows for independent controls per device. |
Circle Go | CellPhone – Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
https://meetcircle.com/circle-go/ | https://meetcircle.com/circle-go/ | Paid/Mnthly | Easy | Requires Circle with Disney device but allows complete control over cell phones even when not connected to your home network or when using cellular data. Adminstration can be done from a parents phone. Internet or apps can be paused remotely. |
INFO/GUIDES | ||||||
LDS.org | Internet Safety Information | https://www.lds.org | https://www.lds.org/topics/pornography/audiences/individuals/internet-safety?lang=eng | Free | Easy | 10 Steps to Internet Safety |
Internet Matters | Internet Safety Information | https://www.internetmatters.org | https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/devices-computers/ | Free | Easy | Guide to help parents understand options for keeping children safe online. |
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Mac/OSX | OSX/Mac Parental Controls | http://www.apple.com | http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/how-set-up-parental-controls-on-mac-child-safety-tips-for-macos-sierra-3534770/ | Free | Moderate | |
Windows 7 | Windows 7 Parental Controls | http://www.microsoft.com | http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/10524/how-to-use-parental-controls-in-windows-7/ | Free | Moderate | |
Windows 8 | Windows 8 Parental Controls | http://www.microsoft.com | https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-parental-controls-in-windows-8/ | Free | Modearate | |
Windows 10 | Windows 10 Parental Controls | http://www.microsoft.com | http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/parental-controls-windows-10 | Free | Moderate | |
APPS | ||||||
Google Play | Google Play Parental Controls | https://support.google.com | https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1075738?hl=en | Free | Moderate | |
Netflix | Parental Controls Guide | https://help.netflix.com | https://help.netflix.com/en/node/264 | Free | Easy | Guide for setting up parental controls on Netflix accounts |
Amazon Video | Parental Controls Guide | https://www.amazon.com | https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201423060 | Free | Easy | Guide for setting up parental controls for Amazon Prime Video |
YouTube | YouTube Content Control Guide | https://www.lifewire.com/youtube-parental-controls-2487977 | Free | Moderate | Note: There is currently no ability to control or restrict content on the YouTube MOBILE APP. For most content restriction solutions, the web browser must be used for YouTube. |
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Hulu | Hulu Video Content Control Guide | https://help.hulu.com | https://help.hulu.com/articles/166617 | Free | Moderate | Guide for setting up controls for Hulu Video service. |
Clear Play | Video filtering | https://try.clearplay.com | https://try.clearplay.com/what-is-clearplay/ | Paid | Moderate | Can be used with streaming content purchased or rented on GooglePlay. There are also Blue-ray and DVD players that work with ClearPlay filtering. |
Xfinity | Content Filtering Guide for Xfinity Customers |
http://parents.xfinity.com/ | http://parents.xfinity.com/ | Free | Moderate | Parents Guide for the Xfinity content controls. |
Vivint | Vivint Internet Parental Controls Guide |
https://support.vivint.com | https://support.vivint.com/how-to/parental-controls | Free | Moderate | Parents Guide for Vivint customers. |
DEVICES | ||||||
iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch | iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch Parental Controls |
https://support.apple.com | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304 | Free | Moderate | |
Android | Android Parental Controls | http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/parental-control-on-android-image-3461359/ | Free | Moderate | Android parental control guide. | |
Xbox One | Parental Controls | http://support.xbox.com | http://www.tomsguide.com/us/xbox-one-parental-controls,news-17893.html | Free | Easy | Xbox parental control guide. |
Play Station 3 | Parental Controls | https://www.playstation.com | https://www.playstation.com/en-au/get-help/help-library/my-account/parental-controls/parental-controls-on-playstation-3/ | Free | Easy | PS3 parental control guide. |
Play Station 4 | Parental Controls | https://www.playstation.com | https://www.playstation.com/en-au/get-help/help-library/my-account/parental-controls/parental-controls-on-playstation-4/ | Free | Easy | PS4 parental control guide. |
Wii | Parental Controls | http://nintendo.com | http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/landing/p/604/c/628 | Easy | ||
Netgear | Network Parental Controls | https://www.netgear.com | https://www.netgear.com/discover/apps/lpc?cid=wmt_netgear_organic | Free | Moderate | Requires a Netgear Router. |
Linksys Router | Network Parental Controls | http://linsys.com | http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=134633 | Free | Moderate | Required a Linksys Router. |
Clear Play | Video filtering | https://try.clearplay.com | https://try.clearplay.com/what-is-clearplay/ | Paid | Moderate | Can be used with streaming content purchased or rented on GooglePlay. There are also Blue-ray and DVD players that work with ClearPlay filtering. |
Sprint | Cell Phone Parental Control Guide |
https://support.sprint.com | https://support.sprint.com/support/service/category/Parental_controls-Parental_controls | Free | Moderate | Parents Guide for Sprint customers. |
Roku | Roku Parental Controls | https://support.roku.com | https://support.roku.com/article/208755938-how-to-block-content-using-parental-controls | Free | Moderate | Guide for setting up parental controls on Roku device. |
AppleTv | AppleTv Parental Controls | https://support.apple.com | https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200198 | Free | Moderate | Guide for setting up parental controls on AppleTv device. |
Circle Go | CellPhone – Block Adult Content & Other Online Threats |
https://meetcircle.com/circle-go/ | https://meetcircle.com/circle-go/ | Paid/Mnth | Moderate | Requires Circle with Disney device but allows complete control over cell phones even when not connected to your home network or when using cellular data. Adminstration can be done from a parents phone. Internet or apps can be paused remotely. |