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theusual
Mar 02, 2025Aspirant
How to assign devices in parental controls
How can I identify the specific device when assigning devices in Parental Controls? The UI only displays "iPhone" and there are 4 of them. Same with iPad. The app knows what the MAC address is ...
- Mar 03, 2025
Yes, the MAC is visible in the Device Manager, but not when trying to assign the device in the Parental Controls portion of the app. However, I just saw that if I pick a device in the Device Manager, it lets me assign it to a profile, so that solves my issue!
Thanks
CrimpOn
Mar 02, 2025Guru - Experienced User
I find that the feature which has become integrated with newer smartphones to randomize the MAC address is a royal pain. Sure, it keeps "Big Brother" from tacking your phone from one Starbucks to another, but at home, my recommendation is to disable this disgusting feature.
When I click on a device on the Orbi app Device Manager, it opens a screen showing the MAC address. Does this not happen for you?
- theusualMar 03, 2025Aspirant
Yes, the MAC is visible in the Device Manager, but not when trying to assign the device in the Parental Controls portion of the app. However, I just saw that if I pick a device in the Device Manager, it lets me assign it to a profile, so that solves my issue!
Thanks