Keep it PG – Set up content filtering with eero
Make sure your household internet stays safe and family-friendly by easily applying age and content-based restrictions through the eero mobile app. Here's how to get started:
Setting Up Content Filters:
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Open the eero App:
- Launch the eero app on your mobile device.
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Create a Profile:
- Tap the blue "+" icon on the top right corner of the Home screen.
- Select "Add a Profile".
- Name the profile (for example, "Kids") and assign the specific devices to it.
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Apply Content Filters:
- Tap on your newly created profile.
- Select "Content Filters".
- Choose a filter level:
- Adult Content: Blocks adult websites.
- Illegal/Criminal Content: Blocks websites associated with illegal activities.
- Violent Content: Blocks violent or aggressive material.
- Review your selected filter level settings and tap "Apply" to save.
Block or Allow Specific Websites:
For additional control, you can manually block or allow individual websites:
- Within your chosen profile, select "Block & Allow Sites".
- To block a site, tap "Add Blocked Site", enter the domain, then tap "Done".
- To allow a site (overriding other filters), tap "Add Allowed Site", enter the domain, then tap "Done".
Note: Allowing a site overrides other filters or blocks previously applied.
Adjusting Your Content Filters:
You can modify your filters at any time:
- Open the profile, select "Content Filters", and toggle specific categories on or off.
Disabling Content Filters:
To disable filtering entirely for a profile:
- Navigate to "Content Filters" in the profile.
- Toggle off all active categories.
With these easy-to-follow steps, you’ll keep your browsing environment secure and suitable for everyone at home.