Filtering means setting up your phone, computer, or tablet so it only accesses what you choose. If that's new to you, don't worry. This page explains everything, at whatever pace works for you.
Whether you know exactly what you want or have no idea, book an appointment. Flip phones are welcome as walk-ins; other devices need an appointment.
Not sure which level makes sense? That's what we're here for. We talk through your situation and help you land on settings that feel right. No pressure, no jargon.
Once you've decided, we install and configure everything right then and there, and make sure it all works before you leave.
When we set up your filter, we configure three separate categories. Each controls a different part of what can be accessed.
Control which websites and apps can be reached, from general internet, shopping, sports, and news to streaming, social media, and mature content.
Different filters group these a little differently, but here's the kind of thing the content filter covers:
| Category | Example apps and sites |
|---|---|
| General Internet | Email, Messaging, Banking, Productivity Tools (like Docs, Sheets) |
| Shopping | Amazon, eBay, Target, Walmart, Temu, Costco |
| Games | Subway Surfers, Crossy Road, Roblox, Minecraft, Fruit Ninja |
| News | CNN, MSN, Fox News, WSJ |
| Sports | ESPN, MLB, NFL, NBA |
| Entertainment | Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount |
| Social Media | Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, X |
| Explicit | Adult, Drugs, Violence, Gambling |
Control the types of images allowed on permitted sites. This works independently of the content filter.
Control how YouTube behaves, from Strict Mode, to blocking specific content types, to removing YouTube entirely.
Each category can be set at its own level, so your filter can be mixed and matched to fit exactly what you're looking for.
Most setups are custom, because every home is different. These aren't fixed packages, just common starting points we adjust together.
General internet, shopping, news, and sports open; streaming and social media blocked; Safe Search on. A common start for adults' own phones.
General internet and shopping open; news, sports, streaming, and social blocked; stronger image and YouTube filtering.
General internet and essentials only; most categories blocked; full image filtering and YouTube limited or off. Often for children's devices.
Just what's needed: email, banking, maps. Everything else blocked. The simplest, most locked-down starting point.
Text us to book, ask a question, or just find out if filtering is right for you. No pressure, no rush.