How to understand Circle Filter Levels
Circle lets you assign different filter levels defaults to each family member profile. You can assign a profile to the None, Adult, Teen, or Kid levels (or Pre-K, but only on Circle 1st generation).
Each of these filter levels has a default set of popular apps, websites, and categories settings as described below. The more restrictive a Filter Level, the more categories, popular apps and websites will be missing from the lists. This means those are going to be blocked by default.
- Categories: If you are unable to see a category listed for a profile on a particular filter level, that means it is always filtered for that level.
- "Kid" Apps and Websites: There is a small collection of apps and websites that are visible at more restrictive filter levels but aren't at less restrictive levels. When this happens, it will always be allowed for the less restrictive level. A good example of this is "Nickelodeon." It is visible for the Kid level but not for any other filter level, and it always works on less restrictive filter levels like Teen or Adult.
Pre-K. (Circle 1st Gen. only)
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Default Apps and Websites
Amazon
Disney
Netflix
PBS
YouTube
Not Allowed
Cartoon Network
Facebook
Facetime
HBO
Hulu
Instagram
Nickelodeon
Periscope
Pinterest
Reddit
Snapchat
TikTok
Tumblr
Twitter
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Categories
Kids
Not Allowed
All other categories
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Privacy & Safety
Safe Search (ON) Cannot be modified
YouTube Restricted Mode (ON)
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Kid
The Kid Filter level grants access to kid-safe experiences but filters out content not designed for children (such as social media, explicit and mature material, gambling, dating, online shopping, etc.)
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Default Apps and Websites
Amazon
Cartoon Network
Disney
Disney+ (Disney Plus)
FaceTime
Hulu
Minecraft
Netflix
Nickelodeon
PBS
Tik Tok
YouTube
Not Allowed
Facebook
HBO
Instagram
Periscope
Pinterest
Reddit
Snapchat
Tumblr
Twitter
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Categories
Apps Stores and Downloads
Arts & Entertainment
Business
Education
Email
Home & Family
Issues & Lifestyle
Kids
Music
Online Games
Photo
Science & Technology
Search & Reference
Sports & Rec
Travel
Videos
Not Allowed
Blog & Personal Websites
Chat & Forums
Dating
Explicit Content
Gambling
Government & Politics
Health
Mature
News
Online Shopping
Social Media
VPNs & Proxies
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Privacy and Safety
Safe Search (ON)
YouTube
Restricted Mode (OFF)
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Warning: the Pre-K and Kid Filter Level by default filter a number of categories and popular apps / websites that may be required for school assignments (see the
Not Allowed section above). If your kiddo's need access to sites like Google Classroom, Hangouts / Meet, Zoom, etc. that are part of the Business or Chat and Forums category consider using the Teen filter level for their devices or setting up a separate school profile that has those set to Allowed. You can also use the guides below for more assistance:
Teen
The Teen Filter Level grants access to most general-use apps and categories, but filters out adult-oriented content like dating websites, explicit or mature material, and gambling.
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Default Apps and Websites
Amazon
Disney
Disney+ (Disney Plus)
Facebook
FaceTime
Fortnite
HBO
Hulu
Instagram
Minecraft PE
Tik Tok
Netflix
Periscope
Pinterest
Reddit
Snapchat
Tumblr
Twitter
YouTube
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Categories
Apps Stores and Downloads
Arts & Entertainment
Blog & Personal Websites
Business
Chat & Forums
Education
Email
Government & Politics
Health
Home & Family
Issues & Lifestyle
Music
News
Online Games
Online Shopping
Photo
Science & Technology
Search & Reference
Social Media
Travel
Videos
Not Allowed
Dating
Explicit Content
Gambling
Mature
Set to Not Allowed By Default
VPNs & Proxies
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Privacy and Safety
Safe Search (OFF)
YouTube
Restricted Mode (OFF)
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Adult
The Adult Filter Level grants access to nearly all apps and categories but filters out explicit content by default.
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Default Apps and Websites
Amazon
Disney
Disney+ (Disney Plus)
Facebook
FaceTime
Fortnite
HBO
Hulu
Instagram
Minecraft PE
Tik Tok
Netflix
Periscope
Pinterest
Reddit
Snapchat
Tumblr
Twitter
YouTube
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Categories
Apps Stores and Downloads
Arts & Entertainment
Blog & Personal Websites
Business
Chat & Forums
Dating
Education
Email
Gambling
Government & Politics
Health
Home & Family
Issues & Lifestyle
Mature
Music
News
Online Games
Online Shopping
Photo
Science & Technology
Search & Reference
Social Media
Travel
Videos
VPNs & Proxies
Set to Not Allowed By Default
Explicit Content
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Privacy and Safety
Safe Search (OFF)
YouTube
Restricted (OFF)
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None Filter Level
With this level Circle does not filter content, track Usage or History, or limit time on the Internet.
The None Filter Level is meant for use with devices you want Circle to still be able to Pause, or apply a Bed Time or Off Time for. Setting a profile to the None level will gray out the unavailable Usage, Time Limit, or History features. Ream more about the
None Filter Level here.
Unmanaged Devices
Devices in your Circle device list can also be assigned to be Unmanaged. These devices will never be managed or tracked by Circle. We recommend putting unknown devices, guests, or your network / smart home devices to Unmanaged. You can read more on Unmanaged Devices here.
