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On by default UK

Parental controls on SMARTY

Network-level 18+ filter only

SMARTY is a Three subsidiary providing mobile-only and 4G/5G home broadband. Like Three, the network blocks adult content by default until the account holder age-verifies. No richer family-control suite exists. Add a DNS layer for per-device filtering.

Last reviewed · By Dr Alex J. Martin-Smith

Network filter Yes
On by default Yes
Cost Free. Mobile network 18+ filter on by default. No per-child controls
Time to apply Immediate
Step by step

How to switch it on

  1. 01

    The network 18+ filter is on by default. Only turn it off if every member of the household is 18+ and you have age-verified with SMARTY.

  2. 02

    For per-device adult content blocking on top of the network filter, set Cloudflare for Families on each device. iPhone: Settings > Wi-Fi > tap (i) > Configure DNS > Manual > add 1.1.1.3 and 1.0.0.3.

  3. 03

    Android: Settings > Network and internet > Private DNS > hostname mode > family.cloudflare-dns.com.

  4. 04

    Install Apple Screen Time or Google Family Link on each child's device for time limits and app restrictions.

Direct link: https://smarty.co.uk/help

Honest limits

What it covers and what it does not

Covers

Mobile network 18+ filter applies on any SMARTY connection.

Does not cover

No per-child profiles, time limits, or activity logs at network level.

Also do this

Even with Network-level 18+ filter only turned on, adding a free DNS layer adds a second line of cover and closes some of the gaps. It takes about ten minutes and works on every device on your home Wi-Fi.

Add a free DNS filter

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