FamilyAtlasDecide who the rule belongs to
A shared TV is not always one child's device. Choose a household routine that makes sense for everyone using it. Identify the device carefully before applying a pause or schedule, and distinguish it from another console or streaming box with a similar name.
Ask what the rule should accomplish. No online gaming after bedtime is a different requirement from a maturity rating inside a game or a streaming service. Use the account and device settings for their supported content restrictions, and a supported network rule for internet access.
Understand what an internet pause does
A network pause affects supported traffic passing through the controller. It does not turn off a television, end every cached video instantly or stop offline games. A console on a different network can fall outside the home controller's scope.
Test a fresh online action as well as something already playing. Explain the rule to family members so they do not mistake a planned pause for a broken connection. Confirm the resume path before relying on the routine every evening.
Build a routine before adding more rules
Start with one predictable time window. Check whether weekdays and weekends need different plans. Keep the first rule simple enough that another parent can understand it and reverse it when plans change.
In FamilyAtlas, HomeControl is the place to explore supported device pauses, schedules, groups and home filtering. Availability varies by hardware and validation status; check the feature notes before promising a control to your family.
- Identify the TV or console in the device list.
- Set a temporary rule and check a new internet request.
- Resume access and confirm the device recovers.
- Only then apply the intended household routine.
What hardware is involved?
FamilyAtlas HomeControl uses a separately purchased Brume 2 wired gateway and the Family + Home plan. The Brume 2 works with a compatible Wi-Fi setup; it is not a Wi-Fi access point. All traffic you intend to manage must follow the supported gateway path.
If you are deciding between home-network products, compare the device-level tasks you need, gateway requirements, recurring plan cost and hardware price. Start with the app-vs-router guide or open the detailed Firewalla comparison for source-linked product differences.