How to Block Websites on eero: Website Filtering Explained
Content filters are great utilities as they prevent a person from visiting websites that proves to be dangerous to his/here data or information. However, there are times when extra control is required over a few sites. For such scenarios, eero facilitates its users with a marvelous feature – Block/Allow Websites. As the name suggests, the word “Block” is for preventing access to certain sites whereas the word “Allow” represents the exact opposite of “Block”. If you are an eero user, you must know how to block websites on eero so that your home network can stay safe.
Why There is a Need to Block Websites on eero?
We all have families and 90% of families in the world prefer staying online through various social media and other sites. All thanks to the digital ocean. But, just as the Pacific Ocean has good as well as bad aquatics and creatures, the digital ocean has good and bad content. Every content must not be accessed by everyone. Let us explain this with the help of an example.
Social media is used by all of us. But, none of us wants our kids to get influenced by some bad content appearing there. The Block/Allow Websites feature on eero helps a lot in such case. The access to such websites can be adjusted accordingly. Thus, website management is at your fingertips. However, it can be done after completing the eero mesh WiFi setup only.
How to Block Websites on eero?
Now that you are aware of what the Block/Allow websites feature is and how it is going to help you out, you might be in a hurry to use it. With that being said, it is recommended that you walk through the below-given steps carefully:
How to Block Websites through Discover Tab on eero App?
- Log in to the eero app using your Amazon or eero account.
- The app dashboard will show up.
- Tap the DISCOVER option and select EERO PLUS.
- Now, you are required to select the BLOCK & ALLOW SITES option.
- After that, tap ADD BLOCKED SITE.
- A pop up will appear where you will be prompted to input the domain name that you wish to block.
- Once done, you need to select the user who will be allowed to use that domain.
- If you enable NETWORK, the domain settings will apply to all devices on the network.
- If you disable NETWORK, the domain settings will be applied to selected profiles (more than 1 allowed).
- You can also select the reason why you are allowing website access to those users.
- Tap DONE.
- You will be taken to the list view with the domain added.
- Follow the same steps in order to add more domains.
How to Block Websites through Home Tab on eero App?
- Ensure that you have a profile. In case, you don’t have one, tap + and select ADD A PROFILE.
- Open the PROFILE DETAIL SCREEN by tapping the profile.
- Tap BLOCK & ALLOW SITES.
- Select ADD BLOCKED SITES and enter the site to be blocked in the modal.
- You can also choose to allow sites usage for specific users.
- Tap DONE.
In this manner, you can block websites on eero with the help of the Home and Discover tab on the eero app. These steps can be used no matter whether you have done eero 3 pack setup or have an eero mesh extender installed in your house.
In Conclusion
We are now about to wrap up the guide that explained how to block websites on eero with the help of the mobile app. Now, we are expecting that you have successfully set limitations for the website usage and your homies are having a safe experience while being on the eero home network.