Smart Home Solutions

BARC is pleased to offer several SmartHome Solutions to help you protect your network from cyberattacks and set boundaries and controls.


The BARC Connects mobile app gives you complete control of your home network and all the devices attached to it. This FREE app is available for download on Android and Apple devices.

Android Store
Mobile App

Take control with app features such as parental controls, and device management, view connected devices, and perform bandwidth speed tests.

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Apple Store
Mobile App

Take control with app features such as parental controls, and device management, view connected devices, and perform bandwidth speed tests.

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Connects Phone Services
Voice over IP phone. We offer dependable and crystal clear landline phone service over our all-fiber network, with standard calling features such as three-way calling, caller ID, call waiting and voicemail.
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First Line
$25 a month
Additional Lines
$15 a month
Bundle and Save!
Bundle with Internet service and receive a $10 per month bundle discount! Please note that additional fees and taxes will apply.
Battery Back-ups Available
Keep your phone connected during outages for a small monthly fee.
Wi-Fi Extenders
Get extended coverage in your home or outdoors.
Wi-Fi Extenders
$5 a month
Outdoor Extenders Available
Please call 1-800-846-2272 to learn more.



ProtectIQ
Protect your network. You have locks on your doors and windows, why not your network?
Protect

Protect ALL devices on your network and lock out the predators

Prevent

Receive alerts when cyber criminals attempt to access your network

Block

Block data from thousands of malicious sites and protect your entire network

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Device Protection
A solution to protect ALL of the devices on your network from hackers.
Virus Protection
Virus protection solutions for ALL of your connected devices, including smart thermostats and Ring doorbells, protecting beyond Norton or McAfee solutions.
Constant Updates
ProtectlQ updates every single week, automatically protecting you from a growing list of known threats, for every connected device in your home. No manual update required.
Intrusion Prevention
Intrusion Prevention Settings with ProtectlQ constantly monitor the traffic on your network to block intrusions and threats.
Add for $5.00 per month. Must have a Gigaspire device.



ExperienceIQ
Enhanced parental controls. Set your boundaries and let us help you keep them.
Control

App and website filtering of specific content you control

Manage

Safely enforce screen time usage. with time limits you manage

Monitor

See accessed content and usage and know where your children spend their time online

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How will ExperienceIQ benefit my family?
Provide a safer internet experience based on what YOU feel is appropriate by blocking categories of content (like pornography or violence).
Set time limits to create healthier routines and enforce screen time boundaries
YouTube restrictions keeps your kids safer by blocking specific videos AND blocking comments displayed under videos.
Gain insight into technology use with data in the suite.
End battling for bandwidth by prioritizing application groups (like work apps during the day, and streaming apps in the evening) or devices (like your work laptop) to make sure the most important devices have the dedicated bandwidth.
Add for $5.00 per month. Must have a Gigaspire device.

If you are interested in learning more about SmartHome Solution services, please contact our Customer Service Team at 800-846-2272 or you can easily add extra services in your SmartHub Portal under “Add or Edit Services”.