Know all about the new features, improvements and enhancements you get from the latest Trend Micro Home Network Security.
Version 6.0
- The new Security Reports page gives you an overview of recent events and activity in your network, including the Security Events and Most Active reports
- The Security Events report shows the number of security events by day over a two-week period, by family member or by device.
- The Most Active report shows download and upload bandwidth used by family member or device over the last two weeks.
Version 5.0
- Added Time Limits feature to Trend Micro Guardian app to control Internet access on your child's devices
- Long press to copy IP Addresses and device MAC IDs in the settings page
- Approve router access directly from Router Access Protection events shown in the Timeline
- More fixes and improvements
Version 3.0
- Introducing Trend Micro Guardian - Internet safety for your child everywhere, on any Wi-Fi or mobile network. Install Guardian on your child's devices and extend parental control rules when the devices are used outside of your home network
- Improvements to Inappropriate App Used notifications
- Updates to Router Access Protection
- More fixes and improvements
Version 2.6
- Smart Alert feature which uses machine learning to detect unusual traffic from your connected devices, and notifies you about unexpected events is now added under Early Access Program.
Version 2.51
- Now Google Assistant users can say "OK Google, ask Trend Micro if my network is OK," "OK Google, ask Trend Micro to pause the Internet," and other commands. Visit the Voice Control page to learn more.
- The Data Collection Notice for Home Network Security was updated. View the changes by going to Settings -> About, and tap to see the Data Collection Notice online.
Version 2.5
- More than 150 device icons are available to help make managing devices easier. Device recognition accuracy continues to be enhanced.
- Timeline events can now be filtered by "Type".
- You can now customize Connection Alert and receive notifications about connections to your home network on your preferred schedule.
- More fixes and improvements
Version 2.0
- Home Network Security can now be commanded by Amazon Alexa using the Alexa Home Network Security skill. Now Alexa owners can say "Alexa, ask Trend Micro if my network is OK," "Alexa, ask Trend Micro to pause the Internet," and more.
Go to the new Voice Control feature to learn more. And for Google Home owners, Google Voice Actions will be coming soon. - Inappropriate App Used has a VPN category to notify you when a VPN is in use.
- The new Vulnerability Scan checks your devices for weaknesses and provides help to resolve problems.
- The new Early Access program allows you to try the very latest in security and protection for your network and devices. The program is free and requires no signup. Just turn on the features in the Early Access section of the Settings.
The first two Early Access features are:- Router Access Protection - prevents hackers from taking actions that could leave your network and devices vulnerable, including gaining control of your router and making changes to important settings.
- Ad Block - protects your privacy and reduce website loading times.
- More fixes and improvements.
Version 1.9
- Enhanced router compatibility.
- Enhanced video streaming and online gaming performance.
- Changed the timing and frequency of InApp survey popup.
- Enhanced user interface for unread badge.
- Added Renew license link in Help page.
- Enhanced categorization of security logs.
- Showed Parental Controls as a function in Dashboard.
- Added more information for Age Level of website filtering function through “Learn more” link.
Version 1.8
Security Enhancements
- Improved network attack information.
- Improved description on Web Threat report.
- Users can choose to have new devices blocked until approved.
- Users can choose to be notified in case of Remote Connections without blocking the connections.
Parental Controls Enhancements
- Parents can cancel the time access rules for the rest of a day.
- Parents can pause children’s internet access.
- Parents can set daily time limits for YouTube.
- Website filtering categories and presets are consistent with Trend Micro Security.
Other Enhancements
- Compliance with Google Play’s submission policy (all apps must support Android 8.0).
- Additional smart home device types and icons.
- Wording improvements for “going to expire & expired” licenses.
- Discontinued PUG build and keep Forum link for selected users only.
Version 1.7
- GDPR compliance.
- Help page.
- Device hostname added on device details page.
- Reorganized Settings page.
- Special Compatibility Mode Switch.
- Active Support – Callback Request option available on the app (for US build only).
- Network environment detection for Special Compatibility Mode Auto-switch (for US build only).
Version 1.6
- Google SafeSearch feature.
- YouTube Restricted Mode feature.
- First Time Experience enhancement.
- Show unread badge on App icon.
- Dashboard now shows specific category events in 30 days.
- Enhanced device recognition.
- Added subscription information in Settings.
Version 1.5
- Remote Access Protection that blocks risky remote connections.
- Improved Time Limits to fit your family's schedule.
- Dashboard now includes Network Usage Statistics.
- Dangerous file download blocking.
- Added Unsecured Devices feature.
- Now supports iPhone X UI.
- Monthly renewal capability.
- Fixes and improvements.
Version 1.4
- New Dashboard which lets you view the security of connected devices at a glance.
- Enhanced device recognition and scanning time.
- Reduced core tasks to improve memory usage.
- Reduced network bandwidth consumption.
- Fixes and improvements.
Version 1.3
- Permanently block websites for your children.
- Display only online devices on the Devices page.
- Security updates.
- Approve websites you trust.
- Device vulnerability scan now detects open ports.
- Internal Attack Blocking feature preventing threats spreading over your home network and between devices.
- More tips and information about network attacks.
- Fixes and improvements.
Version 1.1
- Expanded web threat protection, now blocks dangerous HTTPS domains and IP addresses.
- Kids can request to continue browsing when a website is blocked.
- Security updates.
- Administrators can approve websites that have been filtered with Website Filtering.
- Improved device identification.
- Administrators can configure Connected at Home notifications for specific devices.
- Fixes and improvements.