topic Re: Limiting WiFi usage for teens? in Broadband

Limiting WiFi usage for teens?

KezJJ — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:51:31 GMT

Is there a way to temporarily block WiFi access to a particular device or devices? Seems this may be the only discipline method left for problem teens.

Re: Limiting WiFi usage for teens?

TimmyBGood — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:27:59 GMT

@KezJJ

Parental Controls are built into the white Sky Max Hub, available to Sky Broadband subscribers who add the 'WiFi Max' supplement at an additional monthly cost.

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-wifi-max-parental-controls

Older black Sky Q and Sky Broadband Hubs no longer have access to Broadband Buddy, the previous control app which used to be a component of the 'Broadband Boost' add-on.

Re: Limiting WiFi usage for teens?

KezJJ — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:37:32 GMT

I have the older black Sky Q router, but when I go to the My Sky account, there are no upgrade options available to me and no mention of WiFi Max.

Re: Limiting WiFi usage for teens?

Chrisee — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:49:17 GMT

@KezJJ if you have Sky Q TV boxes the new hub isn't compatable so doesn't appear as an option.

Re: Limiting WiFi usage for teens?

KezJJ — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:52:05 GMT

That's not very good then. So I can't actually follow through with my threats to restrict their WiFi access, because my sky box's are a couple of years old. 😞

I don't think I have the option to upgrade to anything else in my area as it's too rural.