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Jamie R.

Director of Technology

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/24/2020

"Seamless Web filtering"

5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

The Relay Web filter is so simple to install. Once installed, management is extremely easy to modify and update. Students are locked in the filter at all times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

My only suggestion at this time is to somehow display if devices have been refreshed and/or received the latest modification. Sometimes changes occur within seconds on a device and sometimes it can take 5-10 minutes before you can verify the change on the device. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightspeed Filter solving and how is that benefiting you?

Filtering is no longer a problem with Relay. It always works and we don't have to concern ourselves with it. One major benefit we've realized is the speed of Internet traffic, especially while devices are at home, off-site. We previously used a proxy which slowed down the device's Internet speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lightspeed Filter Reviews & Product Details

Lightspeed Filter is the best-in-class solution that protects students from harmful material to ensure their online safety. To help districts maintain safety and CIPA-compliance, our solution is powered by the most comprehensive database of K-12 online content in the industry from 20 years of web indexing. Whether it's protecting take-home devices or customizing blocklists for grade level, we've got you covered with SSL decryption on all devices, on your network and off, all in the cloud. Fast and accurate roster syncing: Simultaneously sync any combination of student information systems (SIS) and directory services to one centralized place with Lightspeed SmartSync™ technology. Flexible policy management: Quickly locate and manage group policies, reports, and more with quick search functionality, sophisticated hierarchical breadcrumb navigation, and granular group filtering with Lightspeed SmartPolicy™ technology. Easy SSL Decryption: Provide multi-OS SSL decryption without the need to configure proxies, PACs, or trust certificates. Lightspeed SmartAgents™ put the power of a filter inside each device. Granular YouTube Controls: SmartPlay™ takes control of YouTube. Allow educational videos and block inappropriate content, thumbnails and time-wasters—in just a click.

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Lightspeed Systems

Product Description

No hardware. No hassles. Relay is a whole new way to filter.

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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

24 months

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Lightspeed Filter Demo - Protect Students with CIPA-compliant content filtering

Lightspeed Filter is the only content filtering software on the market that employs all four key components of accurate, consistent protections: a comprehensive database for effective filtering, always-on web crawling, advanced machine learning, and in-house data scientists.

Lightspeed Filter Demo - Teach and browse YouTube safely

With our proprietary SmartPlay™ technology, Lightspeed Filter makes YouTube a safe and reliable instructional tool.

Lightspeed Filter Demo - Advanced controls for maximum customization

Lightspeed Filter’s advanced controls prevent students from bypassing restrictions. Control policies that allow or deny access based on individuals or groups—from educators to IT administrators to district officials.

Lightspeed Filter Demo - Empower parents with student activity insights

The Lightspeed Parent Portal™ enhances guardian communication by allowing visibility into their child’s internet activity at home to keep them safe, focused, and observing healthy screen time allowances.

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Kevin B.

Supervisor, Communicartions Engineering

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/30/2025

"Lightspeed Systems"

5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

Lightspeed Systems has truly been a fantastic partner to us. As an education administrator, I've witnessed firsthand their commitment to supporting our school's journey seamlessly. From their comprehensive web filtering to classroom management tools, they've got everything covered. Their customer-centric approach shines through in their responsiveness to feedback. Knowing our students' safety and tech optimization are in good hands makes all the difference. Highly recommend! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

On rare occasions, their support hours limit our ability to call support early in the am. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightspeed Filter solving and how is that benefiting you?

John S.

Technology Integration Specialist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/15/2020

"Lightspeed Review"

5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

Relay is a unified dashboard that allows me to monitor and filter all of our Chrome devices in one place. No more going to 5 different places for filtering, controlling videos, looking where students have been on the internet, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

While it's not really a downside, with everything in one place, there is a lot to learn. The tutorials help but the level of granulation available for the various settings means you have to get your hands dirty for a while before you can take full advantage of all the features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightspeed Filter:

Great product. Streamlines many processes in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightspeed Filter solving and how is that benefiting you?

Most importantly, we can see concerns about students without needing to know that we need to go in and look. We have been able to get students help for emotional issues and potential self harm issues because the alerts let us know of potential problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nate M.

Network Analyst

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/19/2021

"Light and Powerful K-12 Filtering System!"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

Lightspeed is miles ahead in its ease of integration and interface navigation. Extremely convenient and fast across all of our devices. Compared to other solutions, Relay also has some of the best and more robust reporting options, with the activity log being very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

Group switching is still a little slow compared to other solutions, and iOS filtering still needs some more developement, sepecifically in search query reporting. A smartPAC file solution would be nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightspeed Filter:

Consider all options and take the time to research thoroughly! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightspeed Filter solving and how is that benefiting you?

Lightspeed has helped us keep internet safety compliance while also being a unified platofrom that makes deployment and management easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Britton S.

Director of IT

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/4/2021

"Best Content Filter/Classroom Management Solution"

5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

The ease of use for IT Admin and Teachers, ability to manage Youtube, and confidence of being able to leave it and forget for the most part and know it's doing its job. On the teacher's side of the coin, the rich features that are available in the classroom side such as view student screens, closing tabs, and sending comments to students through the interface were very useful especially during the time of COVID. Not only could the teachers monitor that their students were on task at home but they were able to assist them with any problems they ran into from a distance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

There is nothing I can think of besides extra features, the product has a lot of features already and Lightspeed is always working on more. But more features are always nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightspeed Filter:

I would recommend Relay to anybody that is looking for a solid solution to push out to their schools to protect students and support teachers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightspeed Filter solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are able to solve student filtering issues with ease as well as student safety. I have used or demo'd many other filters like GoGuardian and Securly but neither one of these comes close to what Relay offers and delivers on. With GoGuardian and Securly the Youtube filter was not as robust as Relays, most schools feel as though it is impossible to filter and manage Youtube without blocking the site outright. With Relay this is not an issue and we are able to allow the rich and educational content of Youtube for students to discover without having a 3rd party product allow these videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joshua B.

Computer Technician

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/4/2021

"Works great for all of our needs"

5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

The dashboard is laid out great. It is easy to use and see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

Breaking kids into individual schools is challenging without a third party SIS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jared L.

Technology Specialist

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/4/2022

"Remote Management"

4/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

Remote management of devices using a web browser. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

There is a little bit of a learning curve and some of the configuration settings can be difficult to set-up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/11/2021

"Amazing product with great customer service."

5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

I love how easy the product is to use. I don't have an extensive background in computers, and I was able to read the product directions and roll this product out on our school devices with ease. Relay and Mobile Manager have given us peace of mind and allowed us to have eyes on our student's internet activity. The ability to block specific sites and phrases on student devices has made all the difference in cutting back on internet-related discipline issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

I have no significant issues with Lightspeed. I have run into problems when I have updated the OS on student Macbooks, and Lightspeed has not adjusted their product specs to match the OS update. However this is usually resolved quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Lightspeed Filter:

It is an excellent product for schools of all sizes and has been especially good for our small school. It has allowed us to stay connected to our student devices, contain security threats, and give insight into our student's state of mind. It is a great tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Lightspeed Filter solving and how is that benefiting you?

Monitoring student devices. Device security. Limiting student access to system settings on devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/6/2021

"I am rather new at this job and Lightspeed has been pretty helpful for the most part."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

I like that they have a chat feature. The chat feature has been helpful in some basic questions. I like that if that doesn't help, you can then get help from a tech. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

There is a delay in response time when I call with a problem. It can take a day or two for someone to get back to me which can be frustrating when I want to get something fixed right away. I could use more hands-on training on filtering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anthony C.

Network Administrator

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/6/2021

"Lightspeed fits most of my needs."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Lightspeed Filter?

Easy to deploy to Chromebooks, very robust dashboard, and easy to apply custom Allow/Deny lists. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Lightspeed Filter?

The 500 entry list is extremely limiting, I would really like to see this bumped up to at least 1000. Preferably unlimited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.