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How to set Parental Control on TP-Link Wi-Fi Router via Tether app

Configuration Guide
Updated 09-28-2025 06:42:02 AM Number of views for this article158187
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Introduction

Parental control is used to control children’s internet access behavior. On Tether APP, you can specify certain time period for the children to access internet and block some websites via Parental Control Function.

Note:

  • Please make sure the Private MAC Address is disabled on your clients, otherwise, the parental control may not take effect.
  • Some features in the Parental Control may vary by model.

Configuration

Case 1. If your TP-Link router supports Homeshield function.

Step 1. Open the TP-Link Tether app. Sign in to your TP-Link Cloud account or register one if you do not yet have one.

Step 2. Go to the Parental Controls tab and tap Get Started.

"Parental Controls" page.

Step 3. Create a profile name, select the kid’s age that you want to set up the profile for, then pick an Avatar, and click on Next.

"Create a Profile" page.

Step 4. Select the device you want to control, click on Done, and then you can see a profile created.

Select the controlled device.

Step 5. Control your Select Devices online time and content with the created profile.

  • Filter inappropriate content

Add filtered content.

  • Block specific websites. The websites added here cannot be accessed.

Block websites.

  • Set “No Internet” Bedtime to make sure your kids have a full night’s sleep

Note: It’s needed to upgrade to Advanced Parental Controls to enjoy Weekdays & Weekends and Custom Days schedule.

Set bed time.

Step 6. After the whole process is done, you have created a profile for your kids. And you can click on Delete Profile to delete it if you want.

Kid device profile.

Case 2. If your TP-Link router supports Homecare function.

Step 1. Open the TP-Link Tether app. Sign in to your TP-Link Cloud account or register one if you do not yet have one.

Step 2. Once Logged in, Tap the Icon for your router.

"My devices" page.

Step 3. Tap on HomeCare at the bottom of the screen.

"Home" page.

Step 4. Tap on Parental Controls.

"HomeCare" page.

Step 5: Click on + to create a profile

"Profiles" page.

Step 6: Give the new profile a name and tap Next.

"Add New Profile" page.

Step 7: Select one of the Filter Levels. Each filter level caters to a specific ago group.

"Filter Level" page.

Step 8: Under Categories, you will have filtered content. You can also add Apps/Websites to further enhance the filter rules. Once you complete this, tap Next.

Edit blocked content.

Step 9: Set Time Limits, You can control how long the devices can access the internet in each profile. You can also set a Bedtime where all internet is cut off for these devices. Once you setup access and bedtimes tap “Next”.

Set time controls.

Step 10: Choose the devices you would like under this profile and then tap “Done”.

Add device.

Step 11: You will be taken back to the profiles page with the new entry listed. Next to the name is a “||” button. You can use this to turn off internet at any time.

"Profiles" page.

Case 3. If your TP-Link router doesn’t support Homeshield or HomeCare function.

Such as Archer A6(V4), Archer A64(V1), Archer A8(V1&V2.2), Archer C59(V4), Archer C6(V4), Archer C64(V1), Archer C80(V2.2), Archer C86(V1), Archer A7(V5).

Step 1. Open the TP-Link Tether app. Sign in to your TP-Link Cloud account or register one if you do not yet have one.

Step 2. Once logged, please click the icon of your TP-LINK device and access it. Then tap on Tools > Parental Controls.

Find "Parental Controls" option.

Step 3. In the upper right corner, tap the “+” button.

Add profile.

Step 4. Give the new profile a name and tap “Next”.

Edit profile.

Step 5. Filter inappropriate content, tap + to block websites, then tap “Next”.

Edit filter content.

Step 6. Set Time Limits, You can control how long the devices can access the internet in each profile. You can also set a Bedtime where all internet is cut off for these devices. Once you setup access and bedtimes tap “Next”.

Set time controls.

Step 7. Choose the devices you would like under this profile and then tap Done.

Add device.

Step 8. You will be taken back to the profiles page with the new entry listed. Next to the name is a “||” button. You can use this to turn off internet at any time.

"Profile" page.

Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

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