(Nest Mesh) Can "family Wi-Fi" (or other control) be used to schedule disconnection from Internet?

[Rossputin]

I am just getting started with Nest Mesh controls and I see it talking about being able to turn off Wi-Fi on a schedule. I'm trying to make sure my kid can't access the internet on his PC during certain hours so that would require also being able to block his wired connection such as by his IP or MAC address. 

Can something currently built into Nest Mesh controls do that?

If not, what do you suggest?

[MichaelP]

Hello @Rossputin 

Google/Nest WiFi family features can be used for both WiFi and Ethernet-connected client devices. However, I would caution that the effectiveness of doing this sort of thing at the network level isn't perfect for various reasons. I found the family / screen time management tools built in to Apple's and Microsoft's operating systems to be a more effective tool in helping manage this sort of thing. 

[AbigailF]

Hey folks, 

Thanks for lending a hand, @MichaelP.
@Rossputin, I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hi Rossputin,

Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread. 

Best, 
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hello everyone,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we'll be locking this thread if there is no update within 24 hours. If you have any new issues, updates or just a discussion topic, feel free to start a new thread in the Community.

Regards, 
Abi