Plume lets you briefly freeze or pause internet access for a single person or specific device instantly through the Time Out feature.
You can also set a global Time Out for multiple devices) with a custom time frame. If you want to set a scheduled Internet break, consider our Schedule Internet Freeze feature.
Setting a Time Out for a single device or person
- Navigate to the device or person you would like to pause Internet access for. Notice the Pause button on the top of the person or device's card.
- Tapping the button will open a dialogue box with 3 options for a Time Out or Freeze:
- Set Time out - This lets you customize the duration of the Time Out.
- Freeze Until midnight - This option lasts until midnight of the current day
- Freeze indefinitely - This will freeze Internet access until it is manually canceled.
- If you chose Set Time out option, set the duration of the Time Out and tap on Done to save.
- The person or devices will show they are currently in a Time Out along with a countdown of when the Time Out expires.
- If you wish to cancel the Time Out or Freeze, tap on the X
Plume also gives you the ability to freeze or pause internet access on a device on a schedule through the schedule freeze options.
Follow the instructions below if you are using a version of HomePass prior to 3.91
Plume gives you the ability to briefly freeze or pause internet access for a single person or specific device instantly through the Time Out feature.
You can also set a global Time Out (All people or devices) with a custom time frame. If you want to set a scheduled Internet break, consider our Device Freeze feature.
Setting a 15 or 30 minute Time Out
- Navigate to the device or person you would like to time out. Notice the Time Out (pause button) on the top of each screen.
- Tapping the button once will enable a 15-minute time-out. If enabled on a person, any device associated with that person is subject to the setting.
- Tapping the button a second time will extend the Time Out to 30 minutes. The expiry of the Time Out will be displayed under each device.
- A third tap will end the Time Out.
Plume also gives you the ability to freeze or pause internet access on a device on a schedule through the custom freeze options.