Canopy: setup walkthrough
On-device AI that actually blocks explicit images before the kid sees them. Here’s the full setup.
Canopy
Canopy’s differentiator is on-device AI that blocks explicit images in real time, before the kid sees them — even inside apps other filters can’t inspect.
Setup
- Sign up at canopy.us.
- Install Canopy on each device and sign in.
- Configure: image blocking strength, app restrictions, time controls.
- Turn on the sexting protection feature if you want alerts when nude images are sent from the device.
Features
- Real-time explicit-image detection and blur/block.
- Sexting alerts (when kid is about to send a nude photo).
- Web filter, app blocker, screen time.
- Location tracking.
Who should use Canopy
Families most concerned about accidental pornography exposure on unfiltered apps, or about their teen sending nudes. Pricier than mainstream tools.
Limitations
End-to-end encrypted apps (WhatsApp, Signal) are outside any monitoring tool’s reach. Canopy works within the OS, not inside encrypted apps.