INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
BT has announced a new free update, called Wi-Fi Controls, that allows parents far greater control over their internet
This new feature that now comes with all BT Broadband deals is aimed at parents that want to manage family screen time more healthily.Of the
all the many broadband deals out there right now, this new feature certainly helps BT's appeal
Wi-Fi Controls is for those with a Smart Hub 2 only, allowing more control over that device including the ability to stop the internet
Yup, using the MyBT app parents can pause the internet for specific devices.Up to 15 devices can be controlled via the Wi-Fi Controls
feature which means parents can schedule and pause the connection for as little or as long as they like
There is also the ability to set up groups, so you could have one set of rules for a certain age of children and another for a different age
The idea is to offer a way to control screen time so families can spend more time together.Carolyn Bunting, Chief Executive of Internet
balance different screen time needs."Involving children in the process of setting age appropriate limits on how long they can spend online,
at what times and on which platforms, is the best way of making sure they have a healthy mix of screen activity."
