Let's be clear: eero is not entertainment, it's infrastructure. You're not downloading this for fun—you're downloading it because you bought eero WiFi mesh hardware and need to set it up.

That said, if you're already in the eero ecosystem, the built-in parental controls are a decent bonus for managing kids' internet access. The ability to pause WiFi for specific devices or schedule downtime is genuinely useful for families trying to enforce screen time limits. It's easier than hiding the router or changing the password every night.

The catch? The basic parental controls are pretty bare-bones. If you want content filtering beyond simple device blocking, you'll need to pony up for eero Plus at $10/month, which some parents find frustrating given the hardware isn't cheap. User reviews suggest even the paid tier isn't as comprehensive as dedicated parental control solutions.

Bottom line: If you have eero, use the app and take advantage of the scheduling features. They're helpful. But don't buy eero hardware just for parental controls—there are better, cheaper options for that specific need.