unifi-linux-utils VS balena-adguard

I've been trying to get DNS locked down on my network using NAT with the following example. However, when trying to use an address group instead of an address, it seems like DNS is still able to leak from the network. Here's the config I'm working from right now.

After I found out there was even more configuration required to monitor service status, I decided simpler is better. I went with a typical DNS setup and used force-dns-to-dual-piholes.json.

I found https://github.com/stevejenkins/unifi-linux-utils/blob/master/uap_reboot.sh but this just uses reboot which does not seem to be the same as restart in the Controller.

I modeled the setup based on this reference

You have to modify the config.gateway.json file. See this link: https://github.com/stevejenkins/unifi-linux-utils/tree/master/config.gateway.json

Younglings? You also should consider installing AdGuard Home on a mini PC, Raspberry Pi, etc. and using it for your home DNS server. AdGuard Home has a Family protection mode that blocks inappropriate sites and enforces safe browsing while also blocking ads and trackers.

I prefer AdGuard Home to Pi Hole. https://adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.html

AdGuard Home LXC - Network wide ad-blocker

Maybe try adguard home which is similar to pihole but has a feature where you can block specific websites and social media so seems more like what you are looking for: https://adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.html

You don't need a Raspberry Pi to run Pi-hole. You can run it in Docker. AdGuard Home is an alternative to Pi-hole.

Adguard home : https://adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.html

However, personally i recommend a selfhosted variant like PiHole or Adguard Home, which offer both network wide adblocking. The latter offers an easier setup and features out of the box.