# Childproof Internet Routers Torch Gives Parents a Piece of Mind with Internet Monitoring By M | Published 2015-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/router-design References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/11/smart-router-childproof-the-internet-the-torch.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mytorch/torch-a-simple-router-for-digital-parenting?ref=project_link) For parents worried about what their children can get up to on the wide stretch of the Internet there is the Torch router design made for parents to set up [customized Internet monitoring for their children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadowshot). The router is specifically designed to be a fool-proof barrier to unwanted sites blocking even the most tech-savy incognito windows to ensure kids are safe when they browse the web. Torch is essentially a square accessory that is shaped and designed like an [Internet router](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-router-1). The device uses a 700Mhz processor and hooks up directly to any computer, laptop or tech device to monitor internet usage. The device can be programmed to monitor different accessories and people, such as [tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-fuse). Torch can even set up blocks to lengthy time spent on a particular website and time out the user's experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 39% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Child Internet Monitoring:** The Torch router displays a trend toward customizable and fool-proof Internet monitoring for children. - **Family-friendly Tech Devices:** Torch represents a trend in creating technology devices that are safe and friendly for the whole family. - **Parental Control Technology:** The need for technology that offers parental control is a growing trend addressed by the Torch router. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Security:** Home security companies could benefit from the technology featured in the Torch router to offer comprehensive monitoring solutions. - **Education Technology:** The customizable and preset restrictions from the Torch router could become an innovation opportunity for education technology solutions. - **Tech Device Manufacturing:** The safety and control features in the Torch router signal potential disruption within the tech device manufacturing industry, as manufacturers respond to the need for family-friendly devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursor.md) - [Protective WiFi 7 Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-archer-be805.md) - [Cybersafety-Focused Resource Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worst-childrens-library.md) - [At-Home Connectivity Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-firewall.md) - [Minimalist Circular Router Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-router.md) - [Protective Smart Home Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tplink-archer-axe300.md) - [Portable Cartoon Character Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davolink-minions-kevin-wifi-6e-router.md) - [Sculptural Wifi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-x3-pro-wifi.md) - [Child-Proof Outlet Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outletguard.md)