First of all, thank you for developing such a stable, versatile, and feature-rich operating system. KeeneticOS is already fantastic in terms of network management, but I would like to propose a key improvement regarding Parental Controls and Time Limits.
Currently, the Parental Control system works primarily on a schedule-based model (e.g., specifying exact time blocks on specific days when internet access is allowed or blocked). While this works great for routine schedules, it lacks flexibility for real-world daily parenting scenarios.
The Feature Request:
I would like to suggest adding a Dynamic Timer / Duration-based Temporary Access feature (similar to a "Reward" or "Temporary Allowance" button) for managed devices.
Instead of modifying existing calendar schedules, a parent should be able to select a device or family profile from the Keenetic App/WebUI and simply trigger a temporary access duration—such as "+30 minutes", "+1 hour", or a custom duration.
Key Capabilities Needed:
Temporary Unblock with Auto-Cutoff: Select an internet-blocked device and allow internet access for a set duration (e.g., 1 hour). Once the timer expires, the router should automatically cut the connection without requiring manual intervention.
Temporary Extension: If a child's scheduled time has expired, easily grant an extra 30 or 60 minutes of internet access for that specific day, after which the internet automatically turns off again.
One-Tap Execution: Ideally accessible directly from the device/profile control screen in the Keenetic Mobile App.
Why This Matters:
In daily life, schedules are rarely static. Often, parents want to give a child 30 minutes of internet access right now as a reward or for study/entertainment, regardless of the time of day.
Currently, to achieve this, parents have to manually unblock the device, set an alarm on their phone, and remember to log back into the app to manually re-block it. Alternatively, they have to temporarily alter the weekly schedule table and revert it later. A simple countdown timer would eliminate this friction entirely and make Keenetic's parental control system significantly more user-friendly for families.
Thank you for considering this enhancement. I believe this addition would make KeeneticOS even more complete and competitive in family network management.
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FatihTep
Hi Keenetic Team,
First of all, thank you for developing such a stable, versatile, and feature-rich operating system. KeeneticOS is already fantastic in terms of network management, but I would like to propose a key improvement regarding Parental Controls and Time Limits.
Currently, the Parental Control system works primarily on a schedule-based model (e.g., specifying exact time blocks on specific days when internet access is allowed or blocked). While this works great for routine schedules, it lacks flexibility for real-world daily parenting scenarios.
The Feature Request:
I would like to suggest adding a Dynamic Timer / Duration-based Temporary Access feature (similar to a "Reward" or "Temporary Allowance" button) for managed devices.
Instead of modifying existing calendar schedules, a parent should be able to select a device or family profile from the Keenetic App/WebUI and simply trigger a temporary access duration—such as "+30 minutes", "+1 hour", or a custom duration.
Key Capabilities Needed:
Temporary Unblock with Auto-Cutoff: Select an internet-blocked device and allow internet access for a set duration (e.g., 1 hour). Once the timer expires, the router should automatically cut the connection without requiring manual intervention.
Temporary Extension: If a child's scheduled time has expired, easily grant an extra 30 or 60 minutes of internet access for that specific day, after which the internet automatically turns off again.
One-Tap Execution: Ideally accessible directly from the device/profile control screen in the Keenetic Mobile App.
Why This Matters:
In daily life, schedules are rarely static. Often, parents want to give a child 30 minutes of internet access right now as a reward or for study/entertainment, regardless of the time of day.
Currently, to achieve this, parents have to manually unblock the device, set an alarm on their phone, and remember to log back into the app to manually re-block it. Alternatively, they have to temporarily alter the weekly schedule table and revert it later. A simple countdown timer would eliminate this friction entirely and make Keenetic's parental control system significantly more user-friendly for families.
Thank you for considering this enhancement. I believe this addition would make KeeneticOS even more complete and competitive in family network management.
Best regards,
Fatih
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