# Monitoring WiFi Modems The Eero System Lets Parents Scan and Limit the Internet Use of Children By M | Published 2016-06-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-use References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/81728/wi-fi-system-lets-parents-control-how-much-time-kids-spend-online) & [eero](https://eero.com/) Eero is a [WiFi system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbi-870-series) that allows parents to monitor and oversee the Internet use of their children for better control over how much time is spent online. The [Eero Family Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero-signal) is a feature that allows consumers to set access times and passwords to stop children from spending too much time staring at a screen. The additional features are ideal for parents looking to have a bit more say in how many hours a day children spend online. The Eero Family Profiles is accessible to users via the company's app. Within moments [parents can quickly set up profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app) for each family member that utilizes the Internet -- whether that be through a smartphone, tablet or laptop. The parents oversee the accounts and can set schedules that limit WiFi access at certain times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Internet Monitoring:** Eero's system allows parents to monitor and limit the internet use of their children, opening up opportunities for internet monitoring services and software. - **Parental Control:** The Eero Family Profiles feature provides parents with better control over their children's internet usage, creating opportunities for parental control apps and services. - **Screen Time Management:** Eero's feature to set access times and passwords helps parents manage their children's screen time, paving way for screen time management tools and solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Internet Monitoring Services:** Eero's system opens up a market for internet monitoring services that cater to parents who want to monitor and limit their children's internet use. - **Parental Control Apps:** The demand for better parental control over internet usage creates opportunities for the development and growth of parental control apps. - **Screen Time Management Tools:** The need for parents to manage their children's screen time drives the market for screen time management tools and solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family-Focused Networking Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jextream-fx20.md) - [Family-Focused Screen Time Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondershare-famisafe.md) - [Cellular Backup Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero-signal.md) - [6GHz Wi-fi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eero-pro-6e.md) - [Future-Ready Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero-max-7.md) - [Upgraded Parental Control Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-control-app.md) - [Weatherproof Internet Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eero-outdoor-7.md) - [Screen Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realverse.md) - [Affordable Wi-Fi Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-wifi.md)