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Netwizard17's avatar
Netwizard17
Follower
Jul 08, 2017

Orbi Parental Controls (Device Schedules)

Does Netgear plan to implement Parental Controls on the Orbi like some of their competitors where you can set schedules to specific devices that disables the internet at specified times?
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RegDawg's avatar
RegDawg
Apprentice
Nov 17, 2017

I just bought Orbi and was wondering if Live Parental controls are available on the Orbi? I'm trying to access this through NetGear Genie but I can't get this to work. 

SeanYoung's avatar
SeanYoung
Aspirant
Dec 14, 2017
I just bought an Orbi as well and can seem to set internet restrictions schedule on specific devices.

I had ASUS, Linksys Routes prior and had no issues with their software with settings internet schedule restrictions.

Where is this feature settings on the Orbi?

I can not find it under access control under Orbi!
I can not find it under Orbi Genie Parental control!
I can not find it under OpenDNS !

Please Help NetGear support! I have wasted so much time in this, searching online.

  • SeanYoung's avatar
    SeanYoung
    Aspirant
    Dec 14, 2017
    I had a typo on my previous post.

    I just bought an Orbi as well and can NOT seem to set internet restrictions schedule on specific devices.
      • Jeffrey0707's avatar
        Jeffrey0707
        Guide
        May 23, 2018

        The Orbi is one of the most expensive routers on the market, albeit with high-end functionality. Unfortunately, however, with the introduction of the firmware v 2.1.1.12, parental controls beyond basic filtering cost an additional $4.99 per month via Disney Circle  Even as I write this, I cannot believe that Netgear is expecting its customers to pay for functionality that other manufacturers include as standard.