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How do I use BT Wi-Fi access controls?

With BT access controls you can manage how your device accesses the internet during certain times of the day. You'll find it in Hub Manager. To find out how to use it, just click on the......

With BT access controls, you can manage when and how a device accesses the internet during the day. For example, you can control your children's internet use when you're not around.

You’ll find it in Hub Manager or the My BT app if you’re using a Smart Hub 2. To find out how to use it, just select the dropdown for your Hub.

You can find access controls for your Smart Hub 3 in the My BT app. They’re in a feature called Hub Manager.

  1. Select View details from the Broadband tab.
  2. Find and select the Hub Manager tile.
  3. Complete the setup steps to pair your app with the hub (if it's your first visit to the app).
  4. You will find Wi-Fi access controls under the WiFi Security tab.
  5. Set up your groups with devices that you wish to manage screen time on.

  1. You can find access controls for your Smart Hub 3 in the My BT app. They’re in a feature called Hub Manager.
  2. Select View details from the Broadband tab.
  3. Find and select the Hub Manager tile.
  4. Complete the setup steps to pair your app with the hub (if it's your first visit to the app).
  5. You will find Wi-Fi access controls under the WiFi Security tab.
  6. Set up your groups with devices that you wish to manage screen time on.

  1. Open a new web browser on your connected device and type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar. This will open the Hub Manager.
  2. Select Advanced Settings.
  3. Select BT access control.
  4. Enter the admin password. Unless you've previously changed it, you'll find the default password on your Hub settings card on the back of your Hub. If you have changed it and now forgotten it, you can use the password override feature to set up a new password without losing all your personal Hub settings and configuration.
  5. Select the device you want to apply access controls to and select Set.
  6. Choose the start time and select Set.
  7. Choose the end time and select Set.
  8. Choose the days you want access controls and select Set.
  9. Click on the plus sign to add it to the table.
  10. Once you've made your changes, select Save.

  1. Open a new web browser on your connected device and type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar. This will open the Hub Manager.
  2. Click Advanced Settings.
  3. Click BT access control.
  4. Enter the admin password. Unless you've changed it, you'll find the default password on the back of your Hub, on the Hub settings card. If you've changed it and now forgotten it, you can use the password override feature to set up a new password without losing all your personal Hub settings and configuration.
  5. Set the switch to Off.
  6. Once you've made your changes, click Save.

  1. Open a new web browser on your connected device and type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar. This will open the Hub Manager.
  2. If this is the first time you've opened the Hub Manager, you'll be asked to change your password. Please follow the instructions on the screen, then carry on with the steps below.
  3. Select Configure.
  4. You'll be asked to enter your username and password.
  5. Set the Access Control feature to Yes.
  6. Select your device.
  7. Set the time you want to block internet access to that device and click Add.
  8. If you want to apply access controls to more than one device, just repeat steps 6, 7 and 8.
  9. Once you've finished, click Apply.

  1. Open a new web browser on your connected device and type 192.168.1.254 into the address bar. This will open the Hub Manager.
  2. Click Advanced Settings.
  3. Click BT access control.
  4. Enter the admin password. Unless you've changed it, you'll find the default password on the back of your Hub, on the Hub settings card. If you've changed it and now forgotten it, you can use the password override feature to set up a new password without losing all your personal Hub settings and configuration.
  5. Set the switch to Off.
  6. Once you've made your changes, click Save.

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