Can Canopy monitor texts?

No, Canopy can’t monitor SMS, emails, chat messages on social media apps, searches, etc. Its Smart Filtering feature is only able to filter out images with potentially inappropriate content.

Can Canopy block social media apps?

Yes, Canopy can block Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and other popular social media apps . You can choose to block all apps in the social media category or block only specific social media apps. You can also allow your kids to use social media while relying on Canopy’s Smart Filtering feature, which filters out explicit images in real time. However, note that this feature only works with the browser versions of social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, so you’ll have to block the actual apps on your kid’s phone to take advantage of it.

Canopy has many features for keeping your kids safe . Its Smart Filtering feature uses AI to identify and block potentially inappropriate images, and its Sexting Prevention feature prevents your child from accessing or sharing problematic photos. Additionally, it can block dangerous sites and apps, and help you track your child’s location in real time. According to its privacy policy, it does collect some personal information from monitored devices, but this is fairly standard for parental control apps. The data collected is stored securely and is never sold to third parties. Last but not least, a software vulnerability was found in Canopy’s app in 2021, but the company stated that this security flaw has since been addressed.

What devices does Canopy work on?

Canopy has apps for kids and parents on multiple devices: Apps for kids — iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks. Apps for parents — iOS, Android, and browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).