Canopy

Product Overview

Canopy is an AI-driven digital parenting app designed to empower parents in safeguarding their children’s online interactions. In an era where digital exposure begins early, the app offers real-time content filtering to block inappropriate material, prevents unauthorized sharing of explicit images, and enforces healthy screen time boundaries. By combining advanced artificial intelligence with customizable settings, Canopy helps families establish a secure digital environment while fostering responsible technology use. Its dual-app system—parental control via the Canopy app and device-level protection through the Shield app—ensures comprehensive monitoring and protection across social media, messaging platforms, and everyday websites.

Key Features

Real-Time Content Filtering

Canopy’s AI scans online content dynamically, immediately blocking harmful or explicit material before it reaches children. This proactive approach ensures a safe browsing experience without interrupting normal web activity.

Sexting Prevention

The app detects and alerts parents to explicit images shared or received by their child. It prevents unauthorized image transfers and provides tools to address risky behavior while respecting privacy.

Screen Time Management

Parents can set time limits for specific apps or the entire device, encouraging offline activities and reducing digital fatigue. Customizable schedules allow for flexibility during school, homework, or bedtime.

Location Monitoring & Alerts

Enables real-time tracking of a child’s location and sends notifications if they enter or exit predefined zones. Ideal for ensuring safety during school hours, extracurriculars, or family outings.

App & Website Blocking

Shield filters out access to adult-oriented platforms or apps, such as dating sites or social media with explicit content. Parents can whitelist or blacklist specific sites to tailor protection.

Internet Downtime Scheduling

Automatically disconnects a child’s device from the internet during set times, like meals or study periods, to minimize distractions and promote family bonding.

Removal Prevention

Secures the Shield app from being uninstalled by the user, ensuring continuous protection even if a child attempts to disable the software.

Practical Applications

Social Media Safety

Canopy shields children from harmful content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube by filtering out NSFW material and blocking access to restricted communities.

Preventing Inappropriate Communication

The app identifies and blocks explicit photo sharing attempts, allowing parents to intervene before sensitive content is exchanged. It also filters text messages for inappropriate language.

Healthy Digital Habits

By limiting daily screen time and enforcing downtime for specific apps, Canopy helps kids balance online and offline activities, reducing overuse and promoting focus.

Geofencing for Safety

Parents receive instant alerts if their child leaves a designated area, such as a school or home, offering peace of mind during critical times without constant micromanagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What devices is Canopy compatible with?
Canopy works on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. The Shield app must be installed on each device to activate its protection capabilities.

Is there a free trial available?
Yes, users can start with a free trial to test the app’s features. After the trial, subscription plans are available, with details found on the Pricing page.

How does Canopy ensure privacy?
Canopy prioritizes data security by using AI analysis for content detection and encrypting all communication. It does not store personal data, focusing solely on real-time monitoring and alerts.

Can I customize settings for multiple children?
Absolutely. The Canopy app allows parents to create individual profiles for each child, applying unique filters, time limits, and location boundaries as needed.

What if I need technical support?
Contact the Canopy team directly via email at support@canopy.us or visit the Help Center for tutorials and troubleshooting guides.