topic Using Google Home how can I block a certain website (ex: twiter.com) in Nest Wifi

Using Google Home how can I block a certain website (ex: twiter.com)

meshuser — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:23:52 GMT

Recently bought nest wifi (new version of google mesh). Internet speed is awesome throughout the home. But I lost many of the parental controls I had in my previous router. I used to be able to block certain sites, not just adult content, but also some social media sites like twitter. Now I do not see any such option in Google Home App.

Any suggestions?

It seem to be an option that was available in Google Wifi (older), but is not available in Nest Wifi (newer)? Seems backwards to me.

Thanks!

Re: Using Google Home how can I block a certain website (ex: twiter.com)

MichaelP — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:48:50 GMT

Hello @meshuser

I have been using Google WiFi since it was introduced, and I don't recall it ever having the ability to block a specific web site. In any case, the way modern browsers have changed recently, this kind of thing is increasingly difficult to do effectively at the network level anyway. You may have more luck using the parental controls built in to the operating system of the client devices you are interested in controlling. Microsoft "Family" and Apple "Screen Time" should both support this kind of thing, and should be more effective.

Re: Using Google Home how can I block a certain website (ex: twiter.com)

Jeff — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:54:36 GMT

Hi, meshuser.
I just wanted to jump in real fast to see if you saw MichaelP's reply and to see if you still needed some help on this or if you were able to get it sorted out. If you are still needing some help, just let us know and we'll be happy to continue helping.
Thanks.

Re: Using Google Home how can I block a certain website (ex: twiter.com)

Jeff — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:01:17 GMT

Hi, everyone.
As we haven't had any activity here recently I'm going to go ahead and close the thread. If you have more to add, feel free to start a new discussion.
Thanks