Managing screen time and what your kids see on the Internet is at the top of the to-do list for parents in the digital age. Fortunately, parental controls exist. And they’re one of the most effective ways to tackle those issues.

Parental controls allow parents to filter and block websites and apps, limit the amount of time spent on online devices, restrict screen time, and even track browsing history minute-by-minute.

What types of content can be restricted

A parental controls device allows you to prevent a variety of content. Here are a few specific examples of ways you can set up Internet restrictions:

• Filter web browsers allowing only pre-approved websites to show up
• Prevent your kids from using particular apps online
• Enable search engine tools like SafeSearch and Restricted Search on YouTube
• Limit which videos are searchable
• Block online video games

Parental Controls through Wifi

The great thing about setting up parental controls through a device like Circle is it turns your router into a parental control router, as opposed to each connected device is, you can block specific content across all devices connected to the Internet at once. Talk about saving some time.

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