Does Canopy have two different apps?
Does Canopy have two different apps?
Yes, Canopy and Canopy Shield. While they might seem similar at first, they serve different purposes. If you’re new to Canopy, you should start by creating your account and installing Canopy Shield on the devices you wish to protect. Only Canopy Shield contains Canopy's Smart Filter technology.
Canopy app allows you to monitor your protected devices, receive notifications, and remotely customize settings. It should only be installed on your personal device – one that the users of the protected devices don’t use or have access to. You can download Canopy app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. You can also manage your protected Canopy devices from the web dashboard, which has all of the same features as the Canopy app.
Canopy Shield should only be installed on device(s) you wish to protect. Canopy will guide you through the process of installing Canopy Shield when you first set up your account.
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