Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love this and no more fussing with kids about getting off the computer. I set 9:00 pm - it automatically shuts off!

As a parent, I thought I try Circle. At first it seemed like a promising preventable tool for Internet content filter, control, and prevention. First, the setup isn't straightforward and you must have an app (Apple or Google) to setup. The steps to setup then attach to an existing wireless SSID (or Wi-Fi name on your home network), like Guest or Home-WiFi (whatever you call yours). This is a red flag because if you have more than one or go through an Internet provider, then this may or may not work since kids are smart enough to get around this (especially over the age of 10 - the reason why you bought this). Plus the filters are not as well tuned like YouTube or Reddit or other social media site like Twitter or SnapChat. A true firewall or content filter could help with these (such as OpenDNS). Lastly, the reporting on activity or time controls don't work as well. Reporting only shows activity not search history or specific URLs. Smart kids could disguise these URLs or use embedded apps. Plus if there is malicious content, Circle would not detect it. This is an amateur device for scared and newby parents. Once you own it, you're ready for something better.

I love this device. I bought this cuz my kids would never get off their ipad/tablet. It works great. I love how i can turn off and turn on their devices

This is a very neat device and it works very well. I can set specific settings for every device on my network including guests. It does block any app or service that I wanted it to. I do wish it had the capability to automatically move devices between groups, and provide more specific history (history says YouTube.com, but you cannot see the actual video that was watched).

Love this. Great filtering. Make sure no one is going places they shouldn't on the internet and set limits and bedtimes that the computer can't get around.

Most simple but effective way to set and limit screen time. App is super user friendly..offers all features you look for. First week kids would come to us after they used there time, but after it wasn't us the parents but the 'stupid' machine and no more yelling. However since it is through wifi...will only li.it these devices i.e xbox or phone's tablets with no data package. They can still play games that dont require wifi...they have tried and found loop holes but overall does what it is intended to do and great product

I have looked into many internet filters and all others require a monthly subscription. This is the only one that doesn't require a monthly subscription. Now that I have had it in my house for a couple months, I wonder what I did without it. I know my kids are safe as it filters out the junk, but it also allows me to shut everything down when they have just spent too much time online. All families need this! You will love it!

This device has helped with some monitoring some of the web traffic in our house as well as giving my wife and an easy way to filter certain sites. It was very easy to set up and doesn’t require much in terms of maintenance. It also helps enforce screen time and track amount of time online. The kids use it to monitor their budgeted amount of screen time. We have enjoyed this a lot!

This is an amazing device I was looking from while ago. I can able to restrict sites for perspective profiles. Good thing is I can manage and monitor remotely with mobile app.

Very easy to use and EXCELLENT at filtering. Just remember to assign parents devices to the unmanaged device category !

It’s easy to set up and manage on all devices within your own network.

I could not use it because it didn’t work with the router that I have at home

This is nice to help monitor and control my kids usage. Easy setup and control overall.

Great little device that gives you total control over your kids devices.

Great product to limit app usage across devices. I have used it with kindle, iPods, chromebooks, laptops, and iPads. It is able to restrict content based on a level you set. Would have given 5 stars if it was better able to monitor time. It currently counts time against the device even if the screen is locked because the app is open in the background and circle detects wifi usage.

Control individual apps on your kids' smart phones or tablets. You can also reward kids with extra time and set daily usage and bed time. Super easy to set up

Easy setup. Manages every device on your home network. Category-based content filtering. Can cut off Internet access at bedtime. Pause button for the Internet.

Only drawback is that it only works while devices are connected to the wifi. You can pay extra and have the app cover outside of your home. Easy to set up.

We now have better family time cause we can pause their devices. Also love the go verison to keep the devices under control when not at home

I love this product. It does everything you need it to. If I had a family of 4 to 6 it would absolutely be the solution for me. Unfortunately the device doesn't effectively manage the devices for my family of 11. It simply can't keep up and causes networking disconnects.