FamilyAtlasParental controls are the product
Gryphon documents child profiles, schedules, daily limits and requests. Its current pages disagree about the paid tiers, so verify which controls your chosen plan includes.
FamilyAtlas HomeControl vs
Gryphon
A Wi-Fi router built around parental controls, with an optional Premium Protection plan.
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.
Wi-Fi hardware built around child profiles and family internet controls; stock and preorder limitations apply. Source ↗
FamilyAtlas sells software, not a modem or Wi-Fi router. Its current HomeControl installation is Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in, not Gryphon firmware.
| FamilyAtlas HomeControl | Gryphon | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | GL.iNet Brume 2, about $80 on Amazon, bought separately | Gryphon AX $299 (Wi-Fi 6), sold out. Re-certified Guardian $39 (crossed-out price $99) and re-certified AX $179 (crossed-out price $299), both sold out. Atlas Max (Wi-Fi 7) is on preorder pending FCC authorisation; delivery is conditional on authorisation. Source ↗ |
| Subscription | Family + Home $12.99/month or $119.99/year; includes the FamilyAtlas phone app | Premium Protection advertises $7.50/month billed annually, but the same page also quotes $8/month and Standard Protection at $5/month. The free-versus-paid split for individual parental controls is unclear; confirm your model and plan in the Gryphon app. 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. Gryphon replaces your router: AX is Wi-Fi 6, Atlas Max Wi-Fi 7 (pre-order). |
| 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. | Guardian is sold as an add-on to an existing system; AX and Atlas Max are full routers. |
| Throughput | FamilyAtlas has not published a throughput benchmark for the Brume 2; GL.iNet sells it as a 2.5G-port VPN security gateway. | Guardian up to 550 Mbps per Gryphon; AX and Atlas Max not quoted on the pages checked. |
Why parents compare the two.
It replaces your router
AX and Atlas Max include Wi-Fi. Confirm the Guardian model and operating mode before assuming that its controls can be added to your existing Wi-Fi.
Stock and pricing were unsettled when checked
On 2026-10-11 the lineup page showed AX and Guardian sold out and the Atlas Max on pre-order, with Premium Protection quoted at two different monthly prices.
What Gryphon 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. Gryphon cells summarise its published documentation; Not listed means we did not find it, not that it is absent.
| Control | FamilyAtlas HomeControl | Gryphon |
|---|---|---|
| Pause one device or everyone | AvailableOnly traffic routed through the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | PartialSuspend internet from the Gryphon Connect app; confirm which subscription tier covers your model. Source ↗ |
| Bedtime and homework schedules | AvailableNeeds the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | PartialDaily internet schedules for homework and bedtime are documented; the subscription tier is unclear across the vendor pages. 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. | PartialApp and website controls cover games and YouTube on home devices; confirm the model and paid tier. Source ↗ |
| Content filtering and SafeSearch | AvailableNeeds the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | PartialAge-based and custom content filters are documented; the checked pages do not consistently identify the free tier. SafeSearch enforcement is not established for every listed model. Source ↗ |
| Per-child profiles with daily time limits | PreviewNeeds the Brume 2. Needs the GL.iNet Brume 2 with the FamilyAtlas plug-in. | PartialChild profiles, daily device/app/site allowances and extra-time requests are documented; confirm the subscription tier. 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. | PartialWeb browsing history is documented; the homepage puts additional activity insights in Premium. 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. | PartialMalware, ad blocking and infected-device detection are part of Premium Protection. 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 encrypted upstream DNS protocol is not established by these current product pages. |
| 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. | PartialHomeBound extends rules to phones off Wi-Fi as part of Premium Protection. Source ↗ |
What FamilyAtlas adds to the family workflow.
This compares two setups; FamilyAtlas does not upgrade Gryphon 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 Gryphon offer | FamilyAtlas | What changes for the family |
|---|---|---|---|
| App limits on an existing Android phone | PartialHomeBound extends supported rules off Wi-Fi through Premium Protection. Existing-phone support and feature scope depend on the model and plan. 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 | PartialGryphon documents child extra-time requests already; confirm the model, tier and off-network scope. Source ↗ | 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 | PartialChild profiles, daily device/app/site allowances and extra-time requests are documented; confirm the subscription tier. 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 | PartialWeb browsing history is documented; the homepage puts additional activity insights in Premium. 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 Gryphon if…
- You want Wi-Fi and parental controls in one box from one vendor.
- You need rules on the child's phone away from home and are happy to pay for Premium Protection.
- You prefer a product with years of parental-control firmware behind it.
Choose FamilyAtlas HomeControl if…
- You want a gateway at about $80 on Amazon alongside Wi-Fi hardware you already own, after checking the required access-point or bridge mode.
- You want the phone side (Android screen time, location, extra-time requests) included in the family plan rather than a router add-on.
- You can wait for FamilyAtlas's home time limits 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 |
| Gryphon | $389.00 | $569.00 | Gryphon AX (sold-out listing) Source ↗ + $90.00/year Source ↗Illustrative AX listing plus $90/year derived from the advertised $7.50/month annual-billing quote; the same page also quotes $8/month. AX is sold out; confirm stock and your actual plan price. |
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If you move from Gryphon to HomeControl.
- Gryphon rules live in the Gryphon Connect app per profile; write them down before moving.
- Before keeping a Gryphon as Wi-Fi behind Brume 2, check that the specific model supports the needed access-point or bridge mode and which controls will remain active.
- Check Gryphon's current stock and the Atlas Max authorisation status before buying new hardware.
FamilyAtlas is in early access. Check device support and the HomeControl feature page before you plan a move.
Before you decide.
Does Gryphon need a subscription for parental controls?
The vendor documents profiles, schedules and time limits, but its pages do not consistently distinguish included controls from paid tiers. Premium Protection quotes $7.50/month billed annually and $8/month on the same page; Standard Protection is labelled $5/month. Confirm your model and plan in the app.
Is Gryphon AX still sold?
Gryphon's lineup page listed the AX at $299 but marked it sold out on 2026-10-11, alongside re-certified units and the Atlas Max pre-order.
Which keeps my existing Wi-Fi?
Brume 2 uses your existing Wi-Fi router in access-point or bridge mode. AX and Atlas Max include their own Wi-Fi; check the Guardian model and operating mode before treating it as an add-on.
Sources & comparison notes
- Gryphon shop (AX and re-certified sale prices, crossed-out prices and stock) ↗
- Gryphon Premium Protection (conflicting prices, tiers and HomeBound) ↗
- Gryphon parental controls (profiles, schedules, apps, browsing history and requests) ↗
- Gryphon home page (router models and Premium feature descriptions) ↗
- Gryphon Atlas Max (preorder and conditional FCC authorisation) ↗
- 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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