FamilyAtlasFiltering and reports already exist
CleanRouter advertises schedules, Google SafeSearch, content categories, activity logs and emailed reports. FamilyAtlas should not present those as exclusive additions.
FamilyAtlas HomeControl vs
CleanRouter (V6 engine)
A dedicated family-filtering router with schedules, site reports and remote controls already included in its advertised service.
Checked October 11, 2026 · Written by FamilyAtlas, a competing product, not an independent review. FamilyAtlas is not publicly available yet; HomeControl statuses come from its published capability data.
At a glance.
A physical Wi-Fi router marketed for whole-home family filtering. V6 is the advertised filtering engine; confirm the supplied hardware model when ordering. Source ↗
FamilyAtlas sells software, not a modem or Wi-Fi router. Its current HomeControl installation is Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in, not CleanRouter (V6 engine) firmware.
| FamilyAtlas HomeControl | CleanRouter (V6 engine) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | GL.iNet Brume 2, about $80 on Amazon, bought separately | The current site offers Wi-Fi 6 hardware free with its subscription. A standalone hardware price and exact supplied model were not verified. Source ↗ |
| Subscription | Family + Home $12.99/month or $119.99/year; includes the FamilyAtlas phone app | A subscription covers filtering updates, cloud services and support. The checkout did not expose a verifiable current price; get the full quote from CleanRouter. Source ↗ |
| Wi-Fi built in | No built-in Wi-Fi. The Brume 2 sits behind, or in front of, the Wi-Fi router you already have. | Yes. The current offer describes Wi-Fi 6 and optional mesh nodes. |
| Keeps your current router | Yes. Your current router stays; it is set to access-point or bridge mode so traffic passes through the Brume 2. | It connects to your modem or ISP gateway and takes over Wi-Fi; keeping existing Wi-Fi in access-point mode is not established by the checked page. |
| Throughput | FamilyAtlas has not published a throughput benchmark for the Brume 2; GL.iNet sells it as a 2.5G-port VPN security gateway. | A measured filtering throughput for the supplied V6 hardware was not verified. Wi-Fi generation is not a throughput benchmark. |
Why parents compare the two.
An existing phone or a dedicated phone
CleanPhone provides phone controls as a separate device product and does not support bringing your own phone. FamilyAtlas instead enrolls supported existing Android phones with the required supervision access.
A family workflow, with clear limits
FamilyAtlas combines Android phone rules, extra-time requests and separate parent accounts with its own supported home gateway. Its home budgets and reports remain Preview, and it does not install on CleanRouter.
What CleanRouter (V6 engine) already offers.
These are shared controls where both products support them. The presence of a FamilyAtlas checkbox is not an exclusive addition.
FamilyAtlas cells are Available or Preview from its capability data. CleanRouter (V6 engine) cells summarise its published documentation; Not listed means we did not find it, not that it is absent.
| Control | FamilyAtlas HomeControl | CleanRouter (V6 engine) |
|---|---|---|
| Pause one device or everyone | AvailableOnly traffic routed through the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | Not listedThe current overview describes remote controls and time restrictions, but does not establish one-tap per-device or whole-home pause. |
| Bedtime and homework schedules | AvailableNeeds the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | YesTime restrictions set allowed internet hours for bedtime, homework and quiet periods. Source ↗ |
| Block YouTube, TikTok, games on TVs and consoles | AvailableBlocks whole services, not single videos; phones on mobile data are outside it. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | PartialCategory and website blocking are documented; named-app blocking on TVs or consoles is not established. Source ↗ |
| Content filtering and SafeSearch | AvailableNeeds the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | YesCategory filtering, allow/block controls and Google SafeSearch are advertised. AI content-scoring claims are vendor claims, not independent test results. Source ↗ |
| Per-child profiles with daily time limits | PreviewNeeds the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | PartialScreen-time management and time restrictions are advertised; child profiles with daily usage quotas are not established. Source ↗ |
| Usage reports per device | PreviewSite names for children's and shared devices, kept 7 days. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | YesThe vendor advertises per-device activity logs and daily or weekly email reports of visited sites and blocked attempts. Source ↗ |
| Malware, phishing and ad blocking for every device | AvailableEvery device at home; your internet keeps working if the filter stops. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | PartialThe FAQ mentions blocking ad servers; the full malware/phishing protection scope is not verified. It is not evidence of Firewalla-equivalent IDS/IPS. Source ↗ |
| Encrypted DNS upstream | AvailableDNS over TLS to Cloudflare, Quad9 or Google. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | Not listedAn upstream encrypted DNS protocol is not established by the checked V6 overview. |
| Rules that follow the child's phone away from home | AvailableThe FamilyAtlas Android app carries screen-time, app and location rules off the home network; iPhone is Preview. | PartialCleanPhone is a separate Android phone product with app management, schedules and location. Its FAQ explicitly excludes bring-your-own-device support. Source ↗ |
What FamilyAtlas adds to the family workflow.
This compares two setups; FamilyAtlas does not upgrade CleanRouter (V6 engine) firmware. Its Android child app works on supported enrolled phones; HomeControl requires a separately paired Brume 2. Device compatibility does not follow from a vendor offering parental controls.
| Family need | Existing CleanRouter (V6 engine) offer | FamilyAtlas | What changes for the family |
|---|---|---|---|
| App limits on an existing Android phone | PartialCleanPhone offers app management, schedules and GPS as a separate supplied phone; bring-your-own-device is explicitly unsupported. Source ↗ | AvailableAndroid child app. | The child app enforces supported app-use limits on the phone; a network service block controls internet access, not offline app use. |
| Separate parent accounts | Not listedSeparate parent-account roles are not established by the checked pages. Verify shared administration with the vendor; this is not a claim that it is absent. | AvailableAndroid child app. | Parents use their own FamilyAtlas accounts. Shared vendor administration may also be available; missing documentation is not a unique-feature claim. |
| Child requests extra phone time | Not listedA child-initiated phone extra-time request workflow is not established by the linked product pages. | AvailableAndroid child app. | The child sends a request and a parent decides. Android phone requests do not establish home-gateway extra-time support. |
| Daily home internet budgets | PartialScreen-time management and time restrictions are advertised; child profiles with daily usage quotas are not established. Source ↗ | PreviewHomeControl on Brume 2. Needs the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | Check the Preview badge. Scheduled access windows are different from daily usage budgets; network activity is not active screen time. |
| Home usage reports | YesThe vendor advertises per-device activity logs and daily or weekly email reports of visited sites and blocked attempts. Source ↗ | PreviewHomeControl on Brume 2. Site names for children's and shared devices, kept 7 days. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | Check the Preview badge. A vendor may already offer richer or released reports; no reporting advantage is promised. |
Choose CleanRouter (V6 engine) if…
- You want a dedicated Wi-Fi filtering appliance with vendor-advertised site logs and emailed reports.
- You are comfortable with the subscription quote and, if needed, a separate CleanPhone rather than your existing child phone.
Choose FamilyAtlas HomeControl if…
- You want to keep a supported existing Android phone and manage app-use limits, requests and parent accounts in one family workspace.
- You want supported home rules on a separately paired Brume 2 and can wait for home daily budgets and reports to leave Preview.
What it costs over three years.
| Product | First year | Three years | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FamilyAtlas HomeControl | $199.99 | $439.97 | Brume 2 $80.00 + $119.99/year, phones included |
| CleanRouter (V6 engine) | Total not verified: hardware or subscription price missing | Total not verified: hardware or subscription price missing | Hardware offered with the subscription; standalone price unverified Source ↗; subscription price not verified Source ↗Hardware is offered with a subscription, not as a verified standalone zero-cost purchase. No first- or three-year total is calculated without the plan price and terms. |
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If you move from CleanRouter (V6 engine) to HomeControl.
- Record the current filter exceptions and schedules; confirm the CleanRouter subscription, supplied model and cancellation terms.
- Do not install the FamilyAtlas plug-in on CleanRouter. HomeControl requires a supported Brume 2 and verified traffic routing.
- Before retaining any existing Wi-Fi hardware, verify its access-point or bridge support. Test the chosen traffic path and avoid conflicting filters.
FamilyAtlas is in early access. Check device support and the HomeControl feature page before you plan a move.
Before you decide.
What does CleanRouter already offer?
Its current V6 overview advertises content filtering, Google SafeSearch, time restrictions, remote management, per-device logs and daily or weekly email reports. We have not independently tested its AI filtering claims.
Does CleanRouter also sell phone controls?
Yes. CleanPhone is a separate Android phone product with app management, scheduling and GPS location. Its current FAQ says bring-your-own-device options are not supported; it is not included merely by buying the router.
Can FamilyAtlas be installed on CleanRouter?
No supported installation is documented. FamilyAtlas HomeControl currently needs Brume 2 with its plug-in. The Android child app is separate. Home daily budgets and home reports remain Preview; the comparison does not promise a firmware upgrade for CleanRouter.
Sources & comparison notes
- CleanRouter current V6 overview (Wi-Fi hardware, subscription, controls and reports) ↗
- CleanPhone (separate phone controls; no bring-your-own-device support) ↗
- CleanRouter checkout (current plan amount could not be verified) ↗
- FamilyAtlas pricing (plan and Brume 2 estimate)
US-dollar prices where shown, as published on October 11, 2026. Offers, taxes, shipping, renewal terms and availability may change. We do not claim to be the cheapest option or the right fit for every family. HomeControl statuses marked Preview still need validation.
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