How to set up HomeShield Parental Controls feature on Deco

Configuration Guide

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Introduction

Parental Controls helps your kids maintain healthy digital habits.

Easily control your kids' online time and content. Receive intuitive charts and detailed statistics concerning your kids' internet usage.

Requirements

TP-Link HomeShield Deco
An iOS/Android device.
Download and install the latest version of TP-Link Deco app from Google Play or the App Store on your device

Configuration

Note: Some features require a subscription to Advanced Parental Control, and some new features require updated firmware.

Step 1. Open Deco app. Go to the Parental Controls tab and tap Get Started.

Parental Controls screen with toggle on. Illustration of a person and child with a laptop. Text: "Follow kids' online use and control time/content." Get Started button. Tabs: Network, Parental Controls, More.

Step 2. Create a profile for your kid.

Step 3. Set corresponding features according to your needs.

Scenario 1: Block specific websites

Blocked Websites screen with "game.com" listed. Add a Website button available. Save button at top right.

Scenario 2: Filter inappropriate content

Filter Content screen with options to select content categories to block. Checked categories: Adult Content, Gambling, Online Communication, Social Networking, Pay to Surf, Download. Save button at top right.

Scenaria 3: SafeSearch & YouTube Restricted

SafeSeatch page. YouTube Restricted page.

You can refer to the following links for more detailed information.

SafeSearch: Make Google Search safer with SafeSearch - Computer - Google Search Help

YouTube Restricted: Your YouTube content & Restricted Mode - YouTube Help

Scenario 4: Block or manage app Traffic
You may refer to How do I block or manage APP traffic with HomeShield Advanced Parental Control on a TP-Link Router/Deco? for detailed instructions.

Scenario 5: Set "No internet" bedtime

Bedtime settings with "Weekdays & Weekends" selected (20:00 - 07:00). Custom Days locked. Save button top right.

Scenario 6: Set online time limits

Time Limits screen with "Off" selected. "Every Day," "Weekdays & Weekends," and "Custom Days" locked. Save button at top right.

Scenario 7: Set "No internet" offtime

Offtime screen with "Off" selected. "Every Day," "Weekdays & Weekends," and "Custom Days" locked. Upgrade to HomeShield Pro at bottom. Save button at top right.

Scenario 8: Reward Features

Select a profile, Tap Adjust and select the allowed time you want to add for today.

Parental controls interface with "Adjust Today's Allowed Time" pop-up, showing time adjustment options and a "Confirm" button.

Note:

Family members can ask for an online reward when they use up their online time, and of course, you can agree or decline it.
Only when family members visit the http website, the Time is up page will pop up.
You can go to Deco APP-> Network -> Message on the right upper page to find the request history.

Scenario 9: Family Time

a. Go to the Parental Controls tab and tap + > Set up Family Time.

Parental Controls screen with "Set up Family Time" highlighted in a drop-down menu. Family Time screen with illustration of a family interacting. Set Up Now button at the bottom.

b. Add devices of the family member who you want to cut the internet and then set the time duration you want to have your family together without internet distractions.

Select Devices screen with a list of devices and Select All option. Right: Set Duration screen with options for disconnecting devices: 0.5 hours, 1 hour, 2 hours (selected), 4 hours, 6 hours. Next button at top right.

c. Tap Start anytime you want to activate the family time. Tap Stop anytime when finished.

Scenario 10: QoS

a. Go to the More tab and tap QoS and enable QoS.

"More" settings screen with options: Deco Lab, Reports, Guest Network, Block List, Wi-Fi Settings, WPS, Internet Connection, QoS, Advanced, Connection Alerts, Managers. Navigation tabs: Network, Parental Controls, More (active).

b. Set a total bandwidth for the QoS feature.

Note: Ensure that you've entered the exact download and upload bandwidth provided by your ISP(Internet Service Provider). Entering a bandwidth that is too low or high may affect your QoS performance.

Setting download and upload bandwidth, with "Required" labels.

c. Select the devices you want to prioritize.

Select Devices screen with options to choose high priority devices: "iPhone Me" and another device. Add button at the bottom. Skip option at the top right.