Choosing between Strict and Standard settings can feel like a big step. But the good news is, it’s one choice made once — and it’s made from your own kitchen table. Kolbo Filter offers two levels of protection, each designed to fit different family needs. Here’s what you need to know to decide which level is right for your home.
What’s the Difference?
In Standard mode, borderline sites open — but all images are filtered and blurred, and the blur cannot be turned off. This gives a child or teen a chance to see a site, but only the text remains readable. It’s like a quiet guard standing at the edge of the screen.
In Strict mode, those same borderline sites are blocked outright — no access, no images, no exceptions. It’s the stronger option for families who prefer zero exposure to content that might even seem like a risk.
The choice is yours. The seal is the same. The rules are the same. Only the level of access changes.
Why Two Levels Exist
The idea of a universal standard for filtering is simple — and the hardest thing to build. Kolbo Filter’s standard works the same way on any phone, any model, any family. But every home has its own rhythm, its own values, and its own understanding of what is appropriate.
That’s why the setting is left to you. A family with older teens might choose Standard mode, trusting that filtered content gives a chance to learn self-control. A family with younger children may prefer Strict mode, blocking all borderline content entirely. There’s no one-size-fits-all. Just a universal rule that fits the needs of each home.
What to Consider When Choosing
Here are a few questions to ask yourself before making the choice:
- What is the age and maturity level of the user? Younger children may benefit more from the stronger barrier of Strict mode.
- What are your family’s values around exposure to content? Some families choose to allow access to borderline text but not images — others prefer no access at all.
- Are there specific websites or apps you want to allow? In both modes, you can approve specific sites and apps. The difference is in how the unapproved content is handled.
- How comfortable are you with the child knowing what is blocked? In Standard mode, they may see the text — but not the images. In Strict, they may not even know the site exists.
The Seal Is the Same
No matter which setting you choose, the seal is the same. It is placed on each phone from your own home — no need to ship anything, no need to wait for a box. Once the seal is there, the setting is applied across all devices. One family, one standard, one seal. That’s the quiet power of Kolbo Filter.
You can read more about what ‘sealed’ actually means and how the seal becomes a quiet guardian across the family.
The Choice Is Yours — and Just Once
You won’t need to change this setting often. Kolbo Filter’s two levels are designed to last — no yearly resets, no complicated updates. When the setting is made, it stays. But if you ever feel the need to change it, you can do so using your one parent password, right from home.
You can read more about why simple was the hardest feature and how the design of the seal and the setting reflect that same quiet confidence.
What’s Next?
If you’re ready to begin, the first step is to place the seal on the family phone — and then choose the setting that fits your home.
There’s no rush. No pressure. Just a quiet tool to help you make a bigger choice with confidence.
Get started and place that first seal — your way, at your pace, from your own kitchen table.