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.
Common questions
What makes Canopy different?
On-device AI that detects and blocks explicit images in real time, before your child sees them — including inside apps that other filters cannot inspect. Most filters work from blocklists; this works from the image itself.
Can Canopy stop my teenager sending a nude photo?
It has a sexting-protection feature that alerts you when a nude image is about to be sent from the device. Whether you enable it is a judgement call about your child’s age and your relationship, but the capability is there.
Does Canopy work inside WhatsApp and Signal?
No. End-to-end encrypted apps are outside the reach of any monitoring tool. Canopy operates within the operating system, not inside encrypted apps — a limit worth knowing before you rely on it.
Who should choose Canopy?
Families most concerned about accidental pornography exposure in unfiltered apps, or about a teenager sending nude images. It costs more than mainstream tools, so the question is whether those two specific risks are your priority.