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Think of the CleanRouter hardware as the “Body” and the subscription as the “Brain.” We give you the hardware for free to get you started. Your subscription covers the daily AI updates, cloud intelligence that analyzes the top 10 million websites for safety, and our technical support. It keeps your shield effective against new threats that pop up every day.

Most other devices are just “monitoring” tools that tell you after something bad has happened. CleanRouter is a “prevention” tool. Our hardware sits at the front door of your internet and uses AI to filter content before it hits your devices, offering a much stronger layer of protection than simple apps or monitoring dongles.

Unlike old filters that just use “block lists,” CleanRouter uses an advanced AI engine. It constantly analyzes the top 10 million websites by traffic, reading context and content to assign safety scores. It understands the difference between a medical site and an inappropriate one, blocking threats in real-time while keeping the good internet open.

Not at all. We designed CleanRouter to be “Plug and Play.” It arrives pre-configured—simply plug it in, and it starts working. If you ever get stuck, our support team is just a phone call away to walk you through it.

Yes. CleanRouter works with almost every provider (Fiber, Cable, DSL, Starlink, etc.). It connects directly to your modem. If you have a “gateway” (modem+router combo), CleanRouter simply plugs into it and takes over the Wi-Fi duties.

No. CleanRouter is built with high-performance processors designed to handle heavy traffic without lag. In fact, because our AI blocks ad-servers and unwanted data before it enters your home, many users report that their browsing feels snappier and cleaner.

Absolutely. It is a powerful Wi-Fi 6 router designed to blanket your home in coverage. For larger homes or difficult layouts, we also offer Mesh nodes to eliminate dead zones and ensure your safety filter reaches every corner of the house.

Rarely. Our AI is context-aware, meaning it’s smart enough to distinguish between “bad” content and normal sites. However, you are always in control. If a site is ever blocked by mistake, you can bypass it instantly through your parent portal or app.

OpenDNS relies on static lists of “bad domains.” If a new bad site pops up today, OpenDNS might miss it for weeks. CleanRouter’s AI is dynamic—it inspects content in real-time. Plus, CleanRouter enforces SafeSearch on Google, which DNS services often can’t do effectively.

You usually don’t need to! CleanRouter covers all devices on the network automatically. However, it typically works fine alongside device-level apps like Bark or Covenant Eyes if you want layered protection.