How to set up parental controls on EE Smart Hub 7 Pro (SH40J)
EE WiFi Controls
Quick answer
Identical parental controls to the Smart Hub 7 Plus, with Wi-Fi 7 tri-band for the 1.6 Gbps Ultimate tier. Manage everything in the My EE app: per-device pause, scheduled freeze, website blocking.
Step-by-step setup
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Open My EE app, sign in.
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Tap Broadband → WiFi Controls.
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Restrict devices: select child devices.
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Schedule WiFi freeze: set times.
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Block websites: add domains.
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Save.
Manufacturer source: https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/broadband-and-landline/wifi-controls
What EE Smart Hub 7 Pro (SH40J) parental controls can and cannot do
Features that work
- Same as Smart Hub 7 Plus.
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 for higher concurrent device load.
Features that do not work
- Same as Smart Hub 7 Plus.
How to block YouTube on EE Smart Hub 7 Pro (SH40J)
My EE → Broadband → WiFi Controls → Block websites. Add youtube.com and related domains.
How to pause Wi-Fi on EE Smart Hub 7 Pro (SH40J)
My EE → Broadband → WiFi Controls → Restrict devices → Pause.
How to block social media on EE Smart Hub 7 Pro (SH40J)
My EE → Broadband → WiFi Controls → Block websites. Add tiktok.com, instagram.com etc.
EE Smart Hub 7 Pro (SH40J) parental controls not working: common fixes
WiFi Optimiser mode disrupts filter
WiFi Controls run independently of WiFi Optimiser modes. Both can stay on.
Frequently asked questions
Is the EE Smart Hub 7 Pro worth it for parental controls?
No difference in parental control features versus the Smart Hub 7 Plus. The Pro's advantage is tri-band Wi-Fi 7 capacity, useful only on the 1.6 Gbps tier.
If EE Smart Hub 7 Pro (SH40J) controls are not enough
Router-level controls have known gaps: mobile data, encrypted apps, VPNs. These guides from our sister site BroadbandSwitch.uk pick up where the router stops.
References
- EE. (2026). Which EE Smart Hub router is right for you?. https://ee.co.uk/broadband/ee-smart-hub-comparison
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