Add family internet controls to your existing Wi-Fi, with Android support away from home.
Checked September 26, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas · Early-access product compared with published competitor capabilities.
FamilyAtlas HomeControl uses a Brume 2 wired gateway with your existing Wi-Fi. Add home schedules, device pause and web filtering while keeping Android screen-time controls, location and family check-ins in the same product.
Brume 2 is a wired gateway, not a replacement Wi-Fi mesh router. Family + Home requires a subscription plus the gateway. Available home controls and Android features are listed below; intrusion alerts and iPhone features remain Preview.
Check support for your family’s devices →| What matters | FamilyAtlas | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 → | Gryphon AX router $299-$499 (1-pack, varies by page) + Standard $5/mo or Premium $8/mo; Atlas pre-order. 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 → | Android, iPhone & iPad, Home network hardwareNot checked: Windows, macOS, Chrome extension |
| Before choosing | Confirm early-access availability and supported permissions for each child device. | Check the current vendor plan, supported OS versions and installation requirements. |
The Gryphon AX router was listed at $299–$499 for a 1-pack depending on the page, plus a Standard ($5/month) or Premium ($8/month) subscription for security features. It replaces your Wi-Fi router, and AX units cannot mesh with older Gryphon Tower or Guardian units. A Brume 2 (about $80 on Amazon) is added to your existing Wi-Fi, plus 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). Gryphon cells summarize its official sources as checked September 26, 2026: 32 offered, 12 partly offered, 32 not found in documentation. Missing documentation is not evidence that a feature does not exist.
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| Daily screen time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level daily limits per device, app, website and consoleSource ↗ |
| Different limits per weekday | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedAllowed screen-time hours set per day of the weekSource ↗ |
| Per-app time limits | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level per-app and per-website time limitsSource ↗ |
| App category limits | Preview iOS | Not found in docsCategory filtering exists; no category time limits found (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Schedules and bedtime | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedDaily internet schedules and automatic bedtime shut-offSource ↗ |
| Focus / homework time | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedHomework Time limits internet to educational resourcesSource ↗ |
| Block apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level blocking of apps and sites (games, streaming, social)Source ↗ |
| New app approval | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Always-allowed / emergency apps | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offeredMusic apps can be allowed during bedtime (firmware notes)Source ↗ |
| Child asks for more time | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedParents allow or deny screen time requests in real timeSource ↗ |
| Chores that earn screen time | Preview Android, iOS | OfferedReward extra time for chores or good behaviorSource ↗ |
| Pause a device instantly | Available AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-level: suspend internet per device with one tapSource ↗ |
| Remote lock | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found; can suspend internet, not lock a device (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Uninstall / tamper protection | Limited Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS | Not found in docsRouter-level, no child app; no tamper protection documented (Sep 26 2026) |
| App usage reports | Available AndroidPreview Windows, macOS | OfferedNetwork-measured device and app usage trackingSource ↗ |
| Weekly family digest | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| Web category filtering | Available HomeControlPreview Android, iOS | OfferedAge-based filters (toddler to adult) or customizedSource ↗ |
| Block / allow specific sites | Available Android, Chrome ext.Preview iOS, Windows, macOS, HomeControl | OfferedWhitelist and blacklist of sitesSource ↗ |
| Only-approved-sites mode | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext., HomeControl | Partly offeredToddler profile reaches only whitelisted sites (review quoted by Gryphon)Source ↗ |
| Enforced SafeSearch | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome ext. | OfferedSafe search enforced at the router (firmware notes)Source ↗ |
| YouTube Restricted Mode | Available Android, HomeControlPreview iOS, Windows, macOS | Partly offered"Safe YouTube" listed in firmware notes; mode details not documentedSource ↗ |
| Block YouTube channels | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block YouTube Shorts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| YouTube watch activity | Available Chrome ext.Preview Android | OfferedYouTube watch history listed; per-device setup guides not verifiedSource ↗ |
| Browsing / search activity | Available Chrome ext.Limited AndroidPreview iOS, HomeControl | OfferedWeb history kept even if child deletes it; search term alertsSource ↗ |
| Blocks encrypted-DNS / VPN bypass | Limited AndroidPreview iOS, Windows, HomeControl | Partly offeredAI-based VPN detection; encrypted-DNS blocking not documentedSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| AI alerts on risky text | Preview Android, Windows, Chrome ext. | Partly offeredAlerts on risky search terms (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo), not messagesSource ↗ |
| Nudity / explicit image detection | Preview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Guidance for parents on each alert | Preview Android, iOS, Windows, Chrome ext. | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Email / cloud account monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Call & SMS monitoring | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Block calls from contacts | Preview Android | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Social media message monitoring | Not available | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Content analysed on the device, not uploaded | Available Chrome ext.Limited HomeControlPreview Android, iOS, Windows | Partly offeredBrowsing history stored locally on the routerSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| Live family location | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Location history | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Arrive / leave place alerts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Low battery alerts | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Check-ins and pick-me-up requests | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| SOS to family | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| SOS texts to outside emergency contacts | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Possible-crash detection | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Speeding alerts | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Driver score and weekly driving report | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Live trip sharing with ETA | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Approximate location for teens | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Timed location pause with parent notice | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Loud find-my-phone (through silent) | Limited iOSPreview Android | Not found in docsNo location features on Gryphon's feature pages; network product (checked Sep 26 2026) |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| Shared family calendar | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family agreement with child sign-off | Preview Android, iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Family activity feed | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Multiple parents / guardians | Available AndroidPreview iOS | OfferedA second admin can manage the network from their own app accountSource ↗ |
| Parenting guides and conversation starters | Available AndroidPreview iOS | Partly offeredBlog guides for parents on setting up controlsSource ↗ |
| Capability | FamilyAtlas | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| See and identify every home device | Available HomeControl | OfferedDevices on the network can be assigned to per-child profilesSource ↗ |
| Pause any home device | Available HomeControl | OfferedSuspend internet per deviceSource ↗ |
| Pause home internet (kids / everyone) | Available HomeControl | OfferedOne-touch internet suspend for family timeSource ↗ |
| Internet schedules for home devices | Available HomeControl | OfferedDaily internet schedules (homework, bedtime, breaks)Source ↗ |
| Block services (YouTube, TikTok…) on TVs and consoles | Available HomeControl | OfferedBlocks apps/sites incl. consoles (e.g. Xbox) and YouTubeSource ↗ |
| Child's web rules follow them to home devices | Available HomeControl | OfferedPer-child profiles; HomeBound extends rules to phones off Wi-FiSource ↗ |
| Home internet time limits and extra time | Preview HomeControl | OfferedDaily limits with real-time extra-time requests and rewardsSource ↗ |
| Home device usage reports | Preview HomeControl | OfferedDevice/app usage tracking and real-time data usageSource ↗ |
| Malware and phishing blocking for everyone | Available HomeControl | OfferedBlocks malware, adware, ransomware (subscription)Source ↗ |
| Network-wide ad and tracker blocking | Available HomeControl | OfferedAd blocking for all connected devices (subscription)Source ↗ |
| Country blocking | Available HomeControl | OfferedRegional threat management blocks specific countries' IP addressesSource ↗ |
| Household block / allow lists | Preview HomeControl | OfferedWhitelist and blacklistSource ↗ |
| Encrypted upstream DNS | Available HomeControl | Partly offeredRouter-wide Secure DNS in firmware notes; protocol not specifiedSource ↗ |
| New device alerts and approval | Available HomeControl | OfferedNew-device notification; optionally block new devices until allowedSource ↗ |
| Arrive-home / left-home alerts | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
| Per-device data usage and monthly quota | Preview HomeControl | Partly offeredReal-time data usage visible; no per-device quota documentedSource ↗ |
| Unusual traffic alerts | Preview HomeControl | OfferedMachine-learning infected-device alerts (Premium)Source ↗ |
| VPN / Tor detection | Preview HomeControl | OfferedAI-based VPN detection (Tor not mentioned)Source ↗ |
| Open port and UPnP alerts | Preview HomeControl | Partly offeredNetwork vulnerability notifications (Premium); ports not specifiedSource ↗ |
| LAN scan and probing alerts | Preview HomeControl | OfferedAI-powered intrusion detectionSource ↗ |
| Internet outage log and speed test | Preview HomeControl | Partly offeredIn-app internet speed test; no outage log documentedSource ↗ |
| Device groups | Preview HomeControl | Partly offeredDevices grouped into per-child profilesSource ↗ |
| Weekly home summary | Preview HomeControl | Not found in docsNot found in Gryphon's official documentation, checked Sep 26 2026 |
FamilyAtlas has these on at least one platform (including preview), and we did not find them in Gryphon’s official documentation. That is not proof Gryphon lacks them; check with the vendor if one matters to you. Rows we did not check are left out.
Gryphon’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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