Important Announcement: NetAngel Service Discontinuation on December 1, 2024
Dear Valued NetAngel Customer,
We hope this message finds you and your family well. After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue all NetAngel services effective December 1, 2024.
For the past decade, it has been our honor to help safeguard your family's online experiences. Your trust and support have been the driving force behind our mission, and we are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
What This Means for You:
- Service Termination: All NetAngel features—including internet filtering, parental controls, and the user dashboard—will no longer be available after December 1, 2024. Please make sure to disable all NetAngel products and services prior to this date to ensure that you do not encounter issues after Service Termination.
- Billing: All billing has been canceled and you will no longer be billed. Your current subscriptions will remain active until services are shut down on December 1, 2024.
- Data Access: Please log in to your account before this date to download or save any reports and data you wish to retain. After December 1, all user data will be securely and permanently deleted to protect your privacy.
Recommended Alternative Services:
To ensure your family's online safety continues without interruption, we recommend exploring the following trusted solutions:
- Apple/iPhone Users: We suggest using Screen Time on Apple devices. This built-in tool can help you restrict content, set time limits, and control access to apps. To set it up:
- Go to Settings > Screen Time.
- Select Content & Privacy Restrictions and adjust settings based on your family’s needs.
- Set up Downtime and App Limits to manage screen time effectively.
- More detailed instructions are available on Apple’s support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304.
- Android Users: We recommend Google Family Link, which allows you to manage your child’s app usage, set daily limits, and monitor their online activity.
- Download Family Link from the Google Play Store.
- Follow the prompts to set up your child’s account, link it to your own, and configure settings like Screen Time, App Approval, and Content Restrictions.
- For more guidance, visit Google’s setup guide: https://families.google.com/familylink/.
In addition to these device-specific options, we also recommend several other services for multi-platform family protection:
- OpenDNS FamilyShield
- Website: https://www.opendns.com/setupguide/#familyshield
- Features: A free, easy-to-set-up service that provides automatic protection against adult content. By configuring it at your router level, you can safeguard every device connected to your home network.
- Aura
- Website: https://www.aura.com/parental-controls
- Features: Offers comprehensive digital security, including parental controls, identity theft protection, and device security. Aura allows you to manage screen time, filter inappropriate content, and monitor online activities across multiple devices.
- Net Nanny
- Website: https://www.netnanny.com
- Features: Offers comprehensive web filtering, screen time management, and app blocking. Compatible with Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices.
- Qustodio
- Website: https://www.qustodio.com
- Features: Provides robust monitoring features, including content filtering, screen time controls, and location tracking. Supports multiple platforms with a user-friendly interface.
- Kaspersky Safe Kids
- Website: https://usa.kaspersky.com/safe-kids
- Features: Provides real-time alerts, content filtering, GPS tracking, and social media monitoring. Its features are available across various devices, ensuring children are protected wherever they go.
- Bark
- Website: https://www.bark.us
- Features: Specializes in monitoring for online safety, covering a wide array of social media platforms, emails, and text messages for potential issues. Bark also provides content filtering, screen time management, and alerts to keep parents informed of potential concerns in real-time.
- Mobicip
- Website: https://www.mobicip.com
- Features: A parental control app with content filtering, app blocking, and screen time management. Mobicip also provides browsing history and app usage reports, making it easier for parents to monitor and manage kids' online activity. It supports iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks.
Next Steps:
- Uninstallation: Before December 1, please uninstall the NetAngel app, remove any NetAngel hardware, and delete all NetAngel configurations from your devices to prevent service interruptions or security concerns.
A Heartfelt Thank You
We cannot fully express how much we have appreciated being part of your family's digital life. It has been our privilege to contribute to your online safety, and we hope our services have made a positive impact.
Thank you for being a part of the NetAngel community. We wish you and your loved ones continued safety and well-being in all your future endeavors.
Warm regards,
Eric Terry
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Rob Jorgensen
Chief Executive Officer
Brian McKellar
Co-Founder