A Timeout gives you the ability to briefly freeze or pause Internet access for a Person, Group Profile, or individual device with just a few taps, allowing you to manage Internet access in real-time.
Timeout and Focus comparison
Timeouts and Focus schedules have different capabilities and can be used together to help you manage your family's internet usage.
Capability | Timeout | Focus |
Block all internet access | YES | YES |
Block application categories | NO | YES |
Block individual applications | NO | YES |
Real-time or scheduled? | Real-time | Scheduled |
Can it be applied to a Person or Group Profile? | YES | YES |
Can it be applied to Individual devices assigned to a Profile? | YES | YES |
Can it be applied to unassigned devices? | YES | NO |
Can it be used again after being disabled? | NO | YES |
What will the user see when in a Timeout or Focus?
When a device is in a Timeout or Focus, it will not be able to access Internet content while connected to the network. When trying to load an HTTP site in a browser, they will be redirected to the captive screen (left). However, if they are trying to access an HTTPS site, the page will either time out or the browser will display the site or service cannot be reached (right).
Applications and non-browser devices, such as media players and game consoles, will display an internet connection error when they are in a Timeout or Focus.