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OpenDNS Home

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Spec score 7.7 #23 of 60 in DNS Filtering Services

What it is

OpenDNS Home provides customizable filtering and basic protection for home internet users. Its DNS settings can apply to all devices connected to a home network, including computers, smartphones, tablets, DVRs, game consoles, and TVs. Listed protections include filtering, protection against malicious phishing, and parental controls for devices in the home. A separate option, OpenDNS Family Shield, comes preconfigured to block adult content and does not require sign-up. Setup involves configuring devices to use OpenDNS nameservers; the guide recommends applying the settings at the home router to cover connected devices. The listed DNS addresses are 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220. Support resources include FAQs, community forums, documentation, and deployment walkthroughs, and the documentation includes API guides. OpenDNS Home, Family Shield, and OpenDNS Public Service are listed as free options. OpenDNS says its consumer products are intended to provide safer, faster, and more reliable internet in homes.

Spec sheet

Purpose
OpenDNS Home provides customizable filtering and basic protection for home internet users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Intended users
OpenDNS says its consumer products are designed to provide safer, faster, and more reliable internet in homes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · opendns.com
APIs
OpenDNS documentation includes guides to its APIs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Company history
OpenDNS says it was founded in 2006 and was acquired by Cisco in 2015.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Device examples
The page lists laptops, smartphones, tablets, DVRs, game consoles, and TVs as covered device types.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
DNS addresses
The page lists 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220 as OpenDNS nameservers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Family Shield
OpenDNS Family Shield is preconfigured to block adult content and requires no sign-up.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Network coverage
OpenDNS settings apply to every device that connects to the user's home network.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Parental controls
The benefit matrix describes parental controls that protect every device in the home.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Setup
The setup guide instructs users to configure devices to use OpenDNS DNS nameservers and recommends setting up home routers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Setup support
The support page offers FAQs, community forums, documentation, and deployment walkthroughs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
Threat protection
The benefit matrix lists built-in protection against malicious phishing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com

Plans and prices

OpenDNS Family Shield Free Preconfigured to block adult content · no sign-up required Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
OpenDNS Home Free Customizable filtering · basic protection Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com
OpenDNS Public Service Free Basic DNS-layer protection · built-in filtering configurations Read 11 Oct 2026 · opendns.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Settings can cover every device on a home network
  • Includes protection against malicious phishing
  • Parental controls apply across household devices
  • Family Shield requires no sign-up
  • Free options are listed

Limits

  • Requires configuring devices to use OpenDNS nameservers
  • Router setup is recommended to cover connected devices

Who it suits

OpenDNS Home suits households seeking customizable filtering and basic DNS-layer protection across their connected devices. Family Shield is an option for users who want adult-content blocking without signing up.

Verdict

OpenDNS Home applies filtering and basic protection at the home-network level, with separate preconfigured Family Shield settings. Setup depends on routing devices through the listed DNS nameservers.

Where Specifiction places it

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