{"id":58263,"date":"2017-07-05T13:35:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T20:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/?p=58263"},"modified":"2017-07-05T13:50:53","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T20:50:53","slug":"comcast-xfinity-xfi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/comcast-xfinity-xfi\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Control of Your Kids’ Wi-Fi Usage with xFi From Comcast"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Not that long ago, Wi-Fi didn\u2019t even exist. Now, it\u2019s a common term and is usually the first thing people ask about when going anywhere. Our kids are growing up in a world where they are used to being \u201cconnected\u201d at all times. They text, instant message, Snap, Instagram, Facetime, etc. at every waking moment and seem to wither away if there\u2019s no internet connection. At the same time, they even need to get online to do schoolwork. As parents, it\u2019s so hard to keep our kids balanced when it comes to being online. Comcast has a new service that can help. It\u2019s called xFi and is available to all Comcast Xfinity customers at no extra charge.<\/p>\n

Managing Your Home Wi-Fi Network with Kids<\/h3>\n

xFi is a service that allows you to take control of your home Wi-Fi<\/a>. You can see exactly how many devices connect, assign them to groups, enable\/disable usage remotely, block content, and set time limits on usage. It\u2019s a great way for parents to easily turn off access during family meals or bedtime. Been there, done that.<\/p>\n

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Even though we have tried to keep our daughter\u2019s online usage in check, it\u2019s still an ongoing battle. That girl always finds ways to look things up on Google, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. We have even caught her reading comic books or watching videos when she should have been completing assignments, eating, or sleeping.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the thing. We can\u2019t take away her devices because she needs them for other things like school, reading, as an alarm clock, and keeping in touch with us. But, that makes it challenging for us to check on what she\u2019s doing and when 100% of the time. It\u2019s not possible unless our eyes are glued to her 24\/7. But, with xFi, we can set rules and restrict her access when we KNOW she doesn\u2019t need to be using it. Plus, it removes the temptation when her apps don\u2019t work. \ud83d\ude1b<\/p>\n

Using xFi and the xFi App from Comcast<\/h3>\n

You can also watch the Wi-Fi usage of the whole family. xFi can track who is online the most and general usage stats. After assigning profiles, you can group all devices each person uses together. This way, everyone in the home can be a bit more balanced in how much screen time they are getting. Looks like Frans and I have some balance issues to work on too\u2026<\/p>\n

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The best part is that the interface is easy to use. Other devices do have similar features but require more tech savviness to set up. xFi makes it simple to monitor and control the many connected devices. Just use the xFi app to set rules, check the Wi-Fi status, troubleshoot issues, or make changes to your account. If you have X1, you need to set a pin online before you set xFi up. This is for security purposes so someone doesn\u2019t randomly set parental controls and lock you out!<\/p>\n

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If you are a Comcast customer and have the Xfinity service, then you have xFi. You just have to make sure you have the right equipment. Only certain xFi Gateways are compatible with xFi (Arris 1682G, Cisco 3941T, or Arris TG3482G). The xFi app will let you know if the everything is working right or not.<\/p>\n

If you need to change out your gateway, just call Comcast. A technician will swap it out and get your service running again (and maybe pet your dog at the same time). When a new gateway is installed, just be mindful that it does take a bit of time to load everything. After that, you may have to go through several steps to set things up in the xFi app but it\u2019s all pretty straightforward.<\/p>\n

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As a parent, I am always looking for ways to make the job of raising a teenager a little less stressful. That\u2019s why xFi is such a welcome update to our Comcast Xfinity service<\/a>. Setting rules for specific content or creating time limits helps keep my daughter in check when I\u2019m not able to. Plus, it\u2019s so convenient to pause all her devices in one tap if needed. The xFi app (iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>) is a great resource, too, since I can change, edit, or fix things on my account straight from the app. I\u2019m so glad Comcast made this service available to families!<\/p>\n

I was compensated to try this service and write my honest experience with it. All opinions are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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