topic Re: WiFi Restrictions for Kids in Home Automation

WiFi Restrictions for Kids

Usco — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:25:26 GMT

What should I do if I want to set time limits for all devices on Google Home?

My child keeps logging in as a guest on the school iPad in the middle of the night, which I can't control, and I'm having trouble with that.

Device-specific time controls do not prevent access via guest logins.

Re: WiFi Restrictions for Kids

David_K — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:19:40 GMT

Hi @Usco

The most effective way now is to use the parental control feature / settings on each device.

Use parental controls to manage your child's iPhone or iPad – Apple Support

Re: WiFi Restrictions for Kids

Usco — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:08:50 GMT

Thank you for your comment.

Her school-issued iPad doesn't have parental controls, so I wanted to control it from the WiFi side.

But I guess I have no choice but to unplug the WiFi.

Re: WiFi Restrictions for Kids

David_K — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:44:38 GMT

Google Wifi / Nest Wifi does have parental control features but unfortunately they are often easily bypassed by something called MAC randomisation which is often enabled by default on modern devices.

About Family Wi-Fi - Google Nest Help

Privacy features when connecting to wireless networks – Apple Support