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eldho-varghese
Tutor
Aug 03, 2024

Enable time slot for social media apps using parental control

Hi Community,

I have been using the parental control feature from last 1 year. It works well and I can set limit for social media usage. But it missing an important option in the app. I would like to block Social media from 10PM-8AM. But I cant see any such option. Only thing I can do is set a time limit for these apps. Could you please bring up these feature as well ?

Thanks

Eldho Varghese

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        eldho-varghese
        Tutor
        Aug 06, 2024

        Hi Community,

        I have been using the Parental Control feature In NetGear Router from last 1 year. It works well and I can set time limit for social media usage in my family. However it is missing an important option to allow/deny these apps on certain time frame. Let say, I would like to block social media from 10PM-8AM. But I can't see any such option. Only thing I can do is set a time limit for these apps. or block the whole internet access. Could you please bring up these feature?  I think Google's Family link app is a better reference to enhance the parental control options. The issue with Google's Family link is, we can manage only kid's device (up to 12yr old).

         

        Another thought is disable Youtube shorts on Yutube app and reels videos on Facebook. I don't think it is possible from router level. However, these are very addictive and i never found an option to block this. 

         

        Thanks

        Eldho Varghese