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You're in the right place.
Let's get your device filtered.

We’ll walk you through everything, from choosing a filter level to getting set up, at whatever pace works for you.

HOW IT WORKS

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Most people are done in a single visit. Here's what the process looks like from start to finish.

 

Come on in
Whether you have a clear idea of what you want or no idea at all, book an appointment with us. Flip phones are welcome as walk-ins; all other devices need an appointment booked in advance.


We'll help you figure out the right fit
Not sure which filter level makes sense for your family? That's exactly what we're here for. We'll talk through your situation, answer your questions, and help you land on settings that feel right. No pressure, no jargon. Some examples of what others have chosen are available in the chart below.


We filter your device the way you like it
Once you've decided on a package, we install and configure everything right then and there. Most visits wrap up in a single session, and we'll make sure it's all working before you leave.

FILTER CATEGORIES

When we set up your filter, we configure three separate categories, each one controls a different part of what can be accessed on your device.


Content


Control what websites and apps can be reached. The internet is made up of thousands of categories. Here are some common examples to give you a sense of how it's broken down (keep in mind that different filters may categorize things slightly differently):

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  • General Internet: Email, banking, travel, education, general information

  • Shopping: Amazon, Walmart, Target

  • Sports: ESPN, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL

  • Games: Roblox, Minecraft, GameStop

  • News: Fox News, CNN, NY Times

  • AI: ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Gemini

  • Radio / Music Streaming: Spotify

  • Humor: Stand-up comedy, joke websites

  • TV Streaming: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+

  • Entertainment: Celebrity sites, movie reviews, movie news

  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok

  • Mature Content: Drugs, violence, gambling

 

When you choose a filter package, you're deciding which of these categories to allow or block. The higher the package level, the more categories get restricted.

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Images


Control the types of images that are allowed to appear on permitted sites. This works independently of the Content filter, so you can have tighter or looser image settings based on your needs.

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YouTube


Control how YouTube behaves on the device. Options range from enabling Strict Mode, to blocking specific content types like movies and news, to removing YouTube access entirely.


Each category can be set at a different level, so your filter can be mix-and-matched to fit exactly what you're looking for.

FILTER PACKAGES

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Not sure which option fits best?

Every setup is different. Let’s walk through this together.

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:

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Hours

​Sunday: 2 pm - 5 pm

Monday-Wednesday: 11 am - 6 pm

Thursday: 2 pm - 9 pm

Friday: 9 am - 12 pm

​* All devices require an appointment except for flip phones which are welcome to walk in

Contact:

​tech@SmartConnectionsNY.com
516-247-1907

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