--- product_id: 15767461 title: "TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter" brand: "tv guardian" price: "VT98671" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Tv Guardian" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/15767461-tvguardian-hd-model-501-foul-language-tv-and-dvd-profanity store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # HDMI passthrough for seamless connection 7 customizable filter settings 4 quick-change audience profiles TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter **Brand:** tv guardian **Price:** VT98671 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚫📺 Keep your screen classy, your family happy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter by tv guardian - **How much does it cost?** VT98671 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/15767461-tvguardian-hd-model-501-foul-language-tv-and-dvd-profanity) ## Best For - tv guardian enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tv guardian brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Audience-Specific Modes:** Switch instantly between Kids, Family, Parents, and Others settings to match your household vibe. - • **Tailored Language Control:** Choose from seven filter levels and word-specific blocks to customize your family’s viewing experience. - • **Effortless HD Compatibility:** Plug & play with HD cable, satellite, and DVD players for crystal-clear filtering without signal loss. - • **Reliable Closed Caption Filtering:** Works best with CC-enabled content to keep your home’s media clean and comfortable. - • **No Hidden Fees, Just Peace of Mind:** One-time purchase with no annual subscriptions—filter foul language without ongoing costs. ## Overview The TVGuardian HD Model 501 is a profanity filter designed to connect between your HD TV and various satellite or cable sources. It offers seven adjustable filter settings and four audience profiles to block foul language in real-time, relying on closed captioning for accuracy. Compatible with most HD sources except streaming apps, it requires no subscription fees and comes with a one-year warranty, making it a practical solution for families seeking cleaner TV content. ## Description Buy TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter: Streaming Media Players - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Great product at great price - Great product at great price. This is actually the second 501 model we have bought and the 4th TV Guardian device. The 501 is HDMI and works very well. We have AT&T U-Verse and it works great. If you have never used TV Guardian we highly recommend it. There is enough garbage out there without allowing more into your home. Sadly, we have recently seen a couple of commercials that have bad words and these commercials do not have CC so this sadly does not block those out. TV Guardian requires CC (Closed Captioning) to work. Newer shows work very well. Some older shows may be off slightly depending on how well CC was done on the show. These do not work on Blue Ray players nor will these work on TVs that are using the built-in receiver. Reception must be from another source, run through this box, then display on the TV. Again, worth the money. This was received on the first day it was expected. Everything expected was received. I noticed they changed the remote from the original 501 model. The original 501 model had a slightly larger remote (same features) with a bracket to mount it. This one does not have the bracket. Metal housing seems cheap as it seems to pull away from the bottom of the machine, but again, it does the job and is worth the money. Nothing else out there does what this does. Review: Good idea, poor product - Did not work as advertised, not blocking any of the language on DVD TV shows. This was even after turning off the subtitles, as instructed. Also, have to pay return shipping. Do not waste your time or money. ## Features - Easily connects between your HD TV and HD satellite, HD cable, U-verse, FiOS, DirecTV, Dish Network, Xfinity, 1080p Upconverting DVD Player, Tivo HD (up to two connections) - Seven Filter Settings: Tolerant, Moderate, Strict, Off, And Word Specific Control For: D**m and H**l, Religious Programming, Sexual References - Choose from four different quick-change Audience Settings: Kids, Family, Parents, and Others - No Annual or Reoccurring Fees and One Year Limited Manufactures Warranty - Online streaming like Netflix, desertcart Instant Video, or Hulu is NOT supported. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004GW08KA | | Best Sellers Rank | #102,442 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #486 in Streaming Media Players | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars (148) | | Date First Available | December 21, 2010 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.88 pounds | | Item model number | 501HD | | Manufacturer | TV Guardian | | Product Dimensions | 12 x 2 x 9 inches | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Digital - **Brand:** TV Guardian - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI - **Item Weight:** 30 Ounces ## Images ![TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hqku30n0L.jpg) ![TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UUYkTRQoL.jpg) ![TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51prdmRhjmL.jpg) ![TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513dO3epT9L.jpg) ![TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D+G8LpJlL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does TVG work with Roku (Amazon Prime movies/tv)?** A: I have a Roku, but most of the online channels on the Roku do not broadcast in Closed Captioning which the TVG needs to block the inappropriate language. I know Netfix (on Roku) provides CC but I'm not sure Amazon does. That's a question for them. It's required by law since September 2013 for online movie streaming to provide CC but it seams those in higher power will not enforce it. **Q: Has anyone tried to plug Amazon TV fire stick to this with closed captioning turned on?** A: We have tried. The closed-caption provided by Amazon (and other Internet streaming services) is different than the kind of closed-captioning that the TVGuardian needs in order to filter the profanity. Hopefully TVGuardian will have a solution soon. Thanks,-Family Safe Support **Q: Remote uses one 2025 flat battery. on internet it says remote takes aa battery?** A: Remote takes a flat battery **Q: Does this work for downloaded itunes movies and/or apple tv?** A: First, we really enjoy our TVGuardian Hd 501. It is connected to our DISH Network for our regular tv and movie viewing. However it will only work with the movies we download on our DVR from DISH'S video on demand or pay to view. Most movies will be offered at some point through these, so we wait to record them when we can purchase/rent/free view them through DISH. I have heard that DIRECT TV also connects with TV Guardian. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product at great price *by S***Y on July 17, 2016* Great product at great price. This is actually the second 501 model we have bought and the 4th TV Guardian device. The 501 is HDMI and works very well. We have AT&T U-Verse and it works great. If you have never used TV Guardian we highly recommend it. There is enough garbage out there without allowing more into your home. Sadly, we have recently seen a couple of commercials that have bad words and these commercials do not have CC so this sadly does not block those out. TV Guardian requires CC (Closed Captioning) to work. Newer shows work very well. Some older shows may be off slightly depending on how well CC was done on the show. These do not work on Blue Ray players nor will these work on TVs that are using the built-in receiver. Reception must be from another source, run through this box, then display on the TV. Again, worth the money. This was received on the first day it was expected. Everything expected was received. I noticed they changed the remote from the original 501 model. The original 501 model had a slightly larger remote (same features) with a bracket to mount it. This one does not have the bracket. Metal housing seems cheap as it seems to pull away from the bottom of the machine, but again, it does the job and is worth the money. Nothing else out there does what this does. ### ⭐ Good idea, poor product *by D***S on February 20, 2019* Did not work as advertised, not blocking any of the language on DVD TV shows. This was even after turning off the subtitles, as instructed. Also, have to pay return shipping. Do not waste your time or money. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Works as advertised *by B***L on April 8, 2021* The problem is not so much with the operation of the product as with the condition it arrives in. This is the second unit I have received with some substance splattered on top of it. The first one I ordered even had a dent in the top of it, but I sent it back. Some of the cables look like they have been previously used as does the TV guardian unit. The bag with the remote was opened and I even received an instruction manual for a DVD player in the box! I just feel if you pay this much money for a supposedly new item, it should look like it is new. I think the problem is with the manufacturer, because I have ordered from two different places and received similar outcomes. I decided to keep this one after hooking it up because it does work. Previously I was paying for the TV guardian app through the dish network, which worked ten times better and covered all the tvs in the house, but since dish doesn't care about their customers, they pulled the app and won't carry it anymore. Years ago I bought a vcr with this same TV guardian technology incorporated into it, but now have to pay twice as much as the vcr cost just to get the same stand alone technology this unit provides. ## Frequently Bought Together - TVGuardian HD Model 501 - Foul Language TV and DVD Profanity Filter - Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (newest model) with AI-powered Fire TV Search, Wi-Fi 6, stream over 1.5 million movies and shows, free & live TV - Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (newest model), our most powerful 4K streaming stick with Wi-Fi 6E support, 16GB Storage, free and live tv --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/15767461-tvguardian-hd-model-501-foul-language-tv-and-dvd-profanity](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/15767461-tvguardian-hd-model-501-foul-language-tv-and-dvd-profanity) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*