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Easiest way to turn off WiFi remotely

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headinhands · 06/06/2019 09:48

Current provider doesn't have this facility.

Thanks

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BlueberrySkies · 06/06/2019 09:59

Does it have to be off or just unusable by someone?

If the latter, log on and change the password. It can be changed back at a good time.

headinhands · 06/06/2019 16:20

I do that in emergencies but there's a tonne of crap that I also have to sort out like the google speaker and chrome cast etc.

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Mumbaikar · 06/06/2019 16:27

Would a WiFi plug plugged into the router work? I know you wouldn't be able to turn it back on remotely.

drsausage · 06/06/2019 16:32

We use a Google Mesh network - you control it using an app on your phone, and can turn it off from there. You can also disconnect specific devices from it.

headinhands · 06/06/2019 17:03

We had thought about the WiFi plug thing but the engineer who came a while back said if you turn it physically off a lot it slows the speed you get.

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SavingSpaces2019 · 06/06/2019 20:19

do you not have settings where you can choose to block the internet between x and y time?

CottonSock · 06/06/2019 20:21

Bt whole home you can. Not sure if there is a better solution though

singtanana · 06/06/2019 21:12

Sky Broadband has an app you can buy I think. And maybe an app called circle? I’m sure there’s apps which let you control by device. Sky’s been talking about pausing the internet for meal times etc but I don’t have it so can’t tell you what it’s like.

headinhands · 07/06/2019 08:40

I've switched to Sky. Controls sounds easier. Will report back when it's all set up.

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