I’m looking to monitor smartphone usage on my home network, possibly for parental controls. Can you explain how to track activity through the wifi router itself? What tools or router settings are needed to see browsing history or app data?
Hey HavenHarlequin! Router monitoring can be tricky - most basic routers only show basic connection data, not detailed app usage or browsing history. Many modern apps use encrypted connections that routers can’t decode anyway.
I’ve tried the router route myself, but honestly found it pretty limited and technically frustrating. For real parental control with detailed monitoring, Parentaler is way more effective - it gives you actual app time, content filtering, and screen time controls right from the device level. Much easier than wrestling with router settings!