MEET HOMEGUARD

Protection.
In a smaller
package.

DNS filtering, parental controls, and device visibility in a compact ESP32-S3 project built for home networks.

In development · Price and launch date to be announced
Front view of the transparent HomeGuard dongle
PROTECT · FILTER · MONITOR

Four ways to see
your network differently.

Based on the HomeGuard development firmware. Features depend on configuration, hardware, and the firmware installed.

01

Network security

A practical layer of DNS protection for the requests that pass through HomeGuard.

  • Category and manual domain policies
  • Review allowed and filtered DNS queries
  • Keep other security tools and router protections
02

Parental controls

Bring devices into groups, choose categories, and make room for family routines.

  • Device groups and category rules
  • Schedules for household routines
  • Per-device DNS block and unblock controls
03

DNS filtering

Manage domain rules and local DNS records from one clear interface.

  • Manual allow/block domain rules
  • Local DNS A records
  • Upstream DNS response diagnostics
04

Device monitoring

See known devices and review the DNS activity HomeGuard observes.

  • Known and recently observed devices
  • Administrator-assigned device names
  • Filter activity by device, category, or group
BUILT ON A FOCUSED FOUNDATION

Small hardware.
Specific purpose.

The reviewed development source targets the Pocket Dongle ESP32-S3 platform. It manages DNS requests; your router continues to handle the household’s normal internet traffic.

PlatformESP32-S3 Pocket Dongle
Development target16 MB flash / 8 MB PSRAM
ManagementLocal browser console
Status display160 × 80 LCD on supported hardware
StorageInternal flash · No microSD required

Source target, not a retail specification. Verify your hardware revision before installing firmware.

DNS filtering has boundaries.

HomeGuard is not a gateway firewall. Devices must use it for DNS to receive its policies. Encrypted DNS, another resolver, cached addresses, or mobile data can bypass those policies.

Understand the limits
THE HOMEGUARD IDENTITY

Designed to belong together.

Explore the supplied product and packaging artwork.

PROTECT · FILTER · MONITOR

A clearer view.
A more considered home.

Explore what HomeGuard can do for your network.

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