topic Re: Pause/Unpause internet access in google mesh in Nest Wifi

Pause/Unpause internet access in google mesh

ictaylor — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:25:57 GMT

I have google mesh , one main reason why I have it is that I can pause/unpause internet access for my kids. I did everything as directed. I paused my kid's devices at the same time every day. It worked for a while but recently, my son was still able to gain access to the internet even if his devices are blocked. I keep on pausing it but he unpauses it every time. What am I doing wrong? How can he get into it? I was told that I can control the use of wifi/google mesh. It doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thank you.

Re: Pause/Unpause internet access in google mesh

MichaelP — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:00:57 GMT

Hello @ictaylor

If your son's gmail account has been added to the Google Home, he will have permission to unpause himself through the app. If he hasn't been added that way, he may simply be changing the MAC address on his device(s) to get around the restriction. In my experience, when children get old enough to work around these simple tools, the solutions are either to continue trying to use technology to enforce the rules (e.g., by using Microsoft or Apple features to enforce policies at the operating system level), or to use a non-technological approach (e.g., take the devices away).

Re: Pause/Unpause internet access in google mesh

EdwardT — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:30:00 GMT

Hi folks,

@MichaelP, thanks for the help!

@ictaylor, how's it going with your Google Wifi? Still need our help?

Thanks,

Edward

Re: Pause/Unpause internet access in google mesh

EdwardT — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 19:37:23 GMT

Hi ictaylor,

It's me again. I wanted to check back in to see if you have other questions and concerns. Feel free to let me know if you do.

Thanks,

Edward

Re: Pause/Unpause internet access in google mesh

EdwardT — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:54:26 GMT

Hi ictaylor,

Just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.

Thanks,

Edward