OT: Pausing the Internet

[cookderosa]

Does anyone have feedback or comments on the Torch Router? It's a new product that I've seen a lot of advertising for and probably appeals to other parents besides myself. I'm considering getting it for the start of the school year, but since I'm not especially tech-savvy, I'm not sure if it is as good as I think it will be for the price. It's a $250 router.

Here's their pitch:

Torch is a smart, WiFi Router, here to help parents harness the power of technology.

• Pause Button. Pause the internet with the push of a button for the whole house or for specific profiles.
• Bedtimes. Set customized bedtimes for each child.
• Filtering. Block inappropriate content.
• Reporting. See your children’s browsing history in real-time, and how much time they spend online.
• The very latest in wireless standards. Enterprise grade technology.

Successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter and named a “Staff Pick” by the Kickstarter staff!


https://mytorch.com/


So I love the concept of customizing profiles. I have a huge age span here: 11, 15, 17, 21, and obviously they have different rules and expectations. I'd love to be able to put a bedtime on the 3 school age kid's devices. They don't have computers in their rooms or cell phones, but they all have hand-held things like Kindle, iPod, etc. and so I know they all browse endlessly.

Anyone else see this product or have experience with it?