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#284664 8-May-2021 20:12
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We are currently using 2 x Ubiquiti unifi access points on a Synology NAS controller.
Wi-Fi covers the whole house but we need more Parental Controls, it would be good to limit online time by device/groups, have bedtimes, etc.. We also need a Guest network for our Airbnb unit.

A quick search says Orbi’s are very good but it looks like they charge a subscription for their better parental controls. There is also lots of versions of Orbi with big price ranges.
Google Wi-Fi was another option I’m trying to research.

Can anyone recommend a good solution? Preferably under $600

Edit: we have cat6 everywhere, and use Alexa for most things.

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  #2703786 9-May-2021 01:56
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As you've already got UniFi access points just get a UniFi Dream Machine. Has some good parental controls, can create a guest network with ease and also means you can continue to use your UniFi access points. I wouldn't go mesh as it'll be a downgrade from what you've already got. The dream machine is your controller also meaning you don't need to run the controller on your Synology.

 

In regards to parental controls - a site I help out with often has got a kids SSID on timed access and has even got another network with voucher access - eg, do the lawns and get a 1hr voucher type thing. On this network is full content filtering.

 

 

You can turn off individual SSID's with the app on your phone if this is your thing however I actually think voucher management for children is actually a good idea for mobile devices as you're able to really control their level of access.





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