Online protection for the whole family
Sky Broadband Shield is an online protection tool available free to all Sky Broadband customers that gives families full control over the content that can be accessed across all devices connected to the home network.
There are three settings to choose from PG, 13, and 18. By default, Sky Broadband Shield will be set to age rating 13 with Watershed applied but it can be changed at any time.
Key features
By default Sky Broadband Shield is set to an age rating of 13 with Watershed applied which means specific types of adult content are blocked automatically without needing to be set across all devices connected to your home broadband. It also includes Safe Search, which helps block explicit content and images from your search engine results.
This gives families peace of mind and offers a simple way to keep children from seeing things they may not be ready for.
As well as allowing you to set protection using three age ratings (PG, 13, 18) you can also block or allow specific websites or website categories.
As well as allowing you to set protection using three age ratings (PG, 13, 18) you can also block or allow specific websites or website categories.
Online safety age guides
Give your child the best start online with age-specific practical advice that you can use to help them stay safe online as soon as they can pick up a phone or a tablet.
Supporting 0 – 5s
As children take their first digital steps online find out what steps you can take to protect them.
Supporting 6-10s
Help children establish positive behaviour online as they gain more independent online.
Supporting 11-13s
Learn how to have positive conversations about their internet use.
Sky resources
Default on protection through Sky Broadband Shield
Kids Safe Mode on Sky Q
Sky Kids app designed for children
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Tips and tools to support your children online
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