A family evening actually sounds simple: a film on the smart TV, homework on the laptop, a game on the tablet and a quick bit of online banking on the side. In practice, something else often gets added: ads, pop-ups, trackers and links that nobody should really click.
With children in the house in particular, this quickly becomes tiring. You don’t want to check every device individually. And you don’t want to start a computer science degree just to make the internet at home a bit calmer and safer.
This is exactly where a DNS filter at home comes in. XIBRO SHIELD blocks ads, trackers and known phishing sites at DNS level. Put simply: many unwanted connections are stopped before they become visible on the device.
What does a DNS filter at home do in everyday life?
Every time a device opens a website, it asks for the matching address in the background. A DNS filter checks this query. If the address is known for advertising, tracking or phishing, it is blocked.
For families this means: fewer annoying ad banners, fewer invisible data collectors and additional protection against fake login pages. This is particularly helpful when children tap links without thinking twice. That happens to us adults too, by the way. We just call it “quickly on the side”.
A WireGuard tunnel, but not a classic VPN replacement
XIBRO SHIELD uses a WireGuard tunnel to route your DNS queries to the filter in a protected way. Important: this is not meant as a classic VPN replacement. Your IP address stays unchanged. The country of your connection doesn’t change either.
That can be a big advantage in everyday life. Streaming services, banking apps or login services often react sensitively when a different location suddenly appears. With XIBRO SHIELD your normal connection is kept while the digital shield works in the background.
SOLO, FAMILIE or ZUHAUSE: which suits your family?
If you want to test XIBRO SHIELD for yourself first, the SOLO plan for individuals is a good fit. It makes sense for a smartphone, laptop and tablet. In other words, for people who first want to experience for themselves what a cleaner internet feels like.
For families, FAMILIE (up to 20 devices) or ZUHAUSE (up to 30 devices) is usually more interesting. Several devices in the household can be protected at the same time: parents’ phones, children’s tablets, laptops, smart TV or console. In both plans XIBRO SHIELD can even be set up directly on the router if it supports WireGuard. Then devices on which you can’t install an app benefit too.
- SOLO: good for individuals and a few devices
- FAMILIE: up to 20 devices + router, up to 3 profiles, youth protection for the entire subscription
- ZUHAUSE: for large households, up to 30 devices + router
- Router support (FAMILIE and ZUHAUSE): practical for smart TV, console and connected devices
- Setup: usually done in a few minutes
Trust is a family matter
Protection at home isn’t just about technology. It is also about trust. The server location is Germany, and the DNS logs follow clear rules: without your IP address, deleted automatically after 91 days. The statistics in your account are created from them; they are not passed on. For many families this is an important signal: the service is meant to protect, not to be nosy.
Everything also stays suitable for everyday life. No hidden automatic renewal, clear terms and a 30-day money-back guarantee help you try it out in a relaxed way. If it doesn’t suit you, then it simply doesn’t.
NoteXIBRO SHIELD is currently still in the Early Access phase – plans can currently only be activated with an invitation code. Regular sales will start later.
Conclusion: more peace for all devices under one roof
A DNS filter at home doesn’t replace paying attention online. But it takes a lot of small stuff off your family’s hands: fewer ads, fewer trackers and additional protection against phishing sites. No IP change. No change of country. No complicated tinkering.
If you want to protect your home more simply and cleanly, try XIBRO SHIELD on xibro.de. Your internet can be a little less annoying.
