Pair practical home-network protection with Android screen time, family location and child requests.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
Choose FamilyAtlas when you want home-network controls alongside Android screen time, family location and extra-time requests. HomeControl runs on a Brume 2 wired gateway and works with your existing Wi-Fi, while the phone app supports family routines away from home.
Available HomeControl features include device pause, schedules, service blocking, malware, ad and country blocking, and encrypted DNS. The Family + Home subscription and gateway are separate costs. Advanced network alerts remain Preview, and FamilyAtlas has not published a Brume 2 throughput benchmark.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Firewalla |
|---|---|---|
| Price context | Family $9.99/month or $79.99/year. Family + Home, with HomeControl, $12.99/month or $119.99/year. Planned launch pricing; FamilyAtlas is not publicly available yet. HomeControl also needs a Brume 2 (about $80 on Amazon), bought separately. Pricing → | Hardware only, no monthly fee: Purple SE $289, Blue Plus $249, Orange $399, Gold SE $519; Purple paused. Check official offer ↗ |
| Platforms | Android controls and core HomeControl features are available in early access. iPhone & iPad, Windows, macOS and advanced home features remain in preview. The Chrome extension is not yet in the Chrome Web Store. Device by device → | Home network hardware |
| Before choosing | Confirm early-access availability and supported permissions for each child device. | Check the current vendor plan, supported OS versions and installation requirements. |
Firewalla is one-time hardware ($249–$519) with no subscription for standard features; Purple was paused when we checked. Orange includes a Wi-Fi 7 router, while Purple SE, like the Brume 2, relies on your existing Wi-Fi. A Brume 2 is about $80 on Amazon, used with the FamilyAtlas Family + Home plan ($12.99/month or $119.99/year).
The same 76 capabilities we track for every product. FamilyAtlas cells show its status and the platforms it applies to (full device detail). Firewalla cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 33 offered, 11 partly offered, 32 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Firewalla |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level only: daily Internet time limit per User (App 1.68+)Source ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level: limits and schedules can target specific weekdaysSource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level per-app limits for detected apps (YouTube, Roblox, TikTok…)Source ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Partly offeredShared limit across several chosen apps; no category-wide time limitSource ↗ |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedScheduled block rules (e.g. no Internet 7PM-8AM weekdays)Source ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredVia scheduled rules allowing chosen apps; no dedicated focus modeSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level app blocking (TikTok, Roblox, Snapchat, YouTube…)Source ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla docs; no on-device app (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredAllow rules and timed Emergency Access per deviceSource ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsParent can pause a rule for extra time; no child request flow in docs |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla official docs (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level: one-tap block/unblock internet per device, timedSource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found; can cut a device's internet, not lock it (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredNetwork-level: Bypass Prevention, App Lock, pairing lock; no device agentSource ↗ |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-measured app usage per User/device, up to 7 daysSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo weekly digest found; Week tab in app only (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Firewalla |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | OfferedContent Filtering plus category rules (porn, gambling, social, VPN…)Source ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedDomain, IP, region rules and custom Target ListsSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Partly offeredBlock-all + allow rules possible; docs warn complex sites breakSource ↗ |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | OfferedDNS-enforced for Google, YouTube, Bing, DuckDuckGoSource ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedSafe Search turns on YouTube Restricted ModeSource ↗ |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found; network box cannot see YouTube channel (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla official docs (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | Not found in docsOnly YouTube time is tracked, not videos watched (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | Partly offeredNetwork flows show domains/devices (24h); no search terms or URLsSource ↗ |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | OfferedBypass Prevention blocks VPN sites, Apple Private Relay and DoHSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Firewalla |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla docs; no on-device app (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla docs; no on-device app (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredSecurity alarm guides and Ask FireAI; not child-safety guidanceSource ↗ |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla official docs (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla docs; no on-device app (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla docs; no on-device app (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsTracks social app usage time only; no messages (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Partly offeredFlows and IDS kept on the box; sees metadata only, no content analysisSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Firewalla |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNo location features in Firewalla docs; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Firewalla |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla official docs (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Firewalla official docs (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo family feed; network alarm list only (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedAdditional phones can be paired for shared admin (e.g. spouse)Source ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredHelp guides on managing kids' internet use; no conversation startersSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Firewalla |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | OfferedFull device list with flows, vendor and status per deviceSource ↗ |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | OfferedBlock/unblock internet per device, group or networkSource ↗ |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | OfferedSocial Hour blocks personal/media devices for 1 hour; network blocksSource ↗ |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | OfferedScheduled rules per device, group, User or networkSource ↗ |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | OfferedApp/category blocks on any device incl. TVs and consolesSource ↗ |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | Partly offeredRules apply to all devices assigned to a User; no phone appSource ↗ |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | OfferedPer-User app/Internet limits; pause a rule for extra timeSource ↗ |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | OfferedPer-device/User activity and network flowsSource ↗ |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | OfferedIDS/IPS, Active Protect, Advanced Threat Filtering (phishing, NRDs)Source ↗ |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | OfferedAd Block with Default/Strict modes and target listsSource ↗ |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | OfferedRegion blocking; Blue 3, Purple/Orange 10, Gold unlimited regionsSource ↗ |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | OfferedBlock/allow rules and Target ListsSource ↗ |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | OfferedDoH (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, custom) and UnboundSource ↗ |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | OfferedNew device alarm and New Device Quarantine groupSource ↗ |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | OfferedPer-device online/offline alarms (opt-in)Source ↗ |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Partly offeredPer-device usage (24h top talkers); monthly plan/alarm is per WANSource ↗ |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | OfferedAbnormal upload and large upload alarmsSource ↗ |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | OfferedVPN category in rules/flows; Bypass Prevention (Tor not specified)Source ↗ |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | OfferedOpen port alarms; UPnP-forwarded ports shown in ScanSource ↗ |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | OfferedPort scan and SSH password-guessing alarms; IDS/IPSSource ↗ |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | OfferedNetwork Events log (WAN down, outages) and speed testsSource ↗ |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | OfferedDevice Groups and UsersSource ↗ |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNo weekly home summary in app docs; MSP (paid) has summaries |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Firewalla’s official documentation. That is not proof Firewalla lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
Firewalla’s official sources list these, while FamilyAtlas does not have them, or has them only in preview where they are fully offered.
Test a TV, a console and a guest phone at home: pause, a schedule, a blocked service and a new device joining. Check what happens when a device uses its own DNS or a VPN, and when the child leaves home Wi-Fi. A feature name alone does not establish reliable coverage on your device.
US-dollar prices where shown. Offers, taxes, shipping, renewal terms and availability may change. We do not claim to be the cheapest option or the right fit for every family. FamilyAtlas capabilities are limited by the published early-access support notes; statuses marked Preview still need validation or distribution approval.
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