How to set up parental controls on AVM FRITZ!Box
FRITZ!Box Access Profiles
Quick answer
FRITZ!Box Access Profiles are free, deeply granular and managed at fritz.box. Per-device or per-group rules, daily time budgets shared across multiple devices, blocked and allowed website lists, BPjM harmful-content list included by default.
Step-by-step setup
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Open http://fritz.box in a browser and sign in (password is on the router sticker).
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Go to Internet → Filters → Access Profiles.
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Click New Access Profile.
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Set the Time period (when internet is allowed) per day of week.
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Set the Time budget (total minutes allowed per day).
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Choose Filter websites: pick the BPjM blocked list (German federal harmful media list) and add your own allow / deny entries.
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Save the profile.
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Go to Parental Controls tab and assign the profile to each child device.
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Save.
Manufacturer source: https://en.avm.de/service/knowledge-base/dok/FRITZ-Box-7530/8_Restricting-internet-use-with-parental-controls/
What AVM FRITZ!Box parental controls can and cannot do
Features that work
- Deeply granular per-device or per-group rules.
- Daily time budgets shared across multiple devices per child.
- Blocked and allowed website lists.
- BPjM list (German federal harmful-media list) included.
- Guest network always uses the Guest profile.
- Router detects bypass attempts when no Standard time is permitted.
- Free, no subscription ever.
Features that do not work
- No preset content categories - no "block Social Media" toggle. Must list URLs.
- No SafeSearch enforcement.
- UI is in Advanced mode by default; some technical familiarity needed.
- Parental controls disabled if FRITZ!Box in Mesh Repeater / IP-client mode.
- Mobile data, encrypted apps, VPN bypass.
How to block YouTube on AVM FRITZ!Box
fritz.box → Internet → Filters → Access Profiles → edit the child's profile → Filter websites → Deny list → add youtube.com, m.youtube.com, youtu.be, googlevideo.com.
How to pause Wi-Fi on AVM FRITZ!Box
fritz.box → Internet → Filters → Parental Controls → tap a device → Block. Or change their Access Profile to Blocked.
How to block social media on AVM FRITZ!Box
fritz.box → Internet → Filters → Access Profiles → Filter websites → Deny list → add tiktok.com, instagram.com, snapchat.com etc.
AVM FRITZ!Box parental controls not working: common fixes
No Parental Controls section in fritz.box
Make sure router is in Internet Router mode, not Mesh Repeater or IP Client. Check System → Region and Language → IP Settings.
Time budget not resetting
Time budgets reset daily at midnight. Confirm router clock is correct in System → Region and Language → Time.
Frequently asked questions
Is FRITZ!Box parental controls free?
Yes, completely free. AVM does not charge for any FRITZ!Box features.
Which UK ISPs use FRITZ!Box?
AAISP (Andrews & Arnold), Zen Internet (premium tier) and IDNet.
Does FRITZ!Box have content categories?
No. FRITZ!Box uses URL allow and deny lists plus the BPjM (German harmful-media) list. You can build your own lists but cannot toggle "Social Media" as a single category.
How do I block YouTube on FRITZ!Box?
fritz.box → Internet → Filters → Access Profiles → edit the child's profile → Filter websites → Deny list → add youtube.com, m.youtube.com, youtu.be and googlevideo.com.
If AVM FRITZ!Box 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
- AVM. (2026). Restricting internet use with parental controls (FRITZ!Box 7530). https://en.avm.de/service/knowledge-base/dok/FRITZ-Box-7530/8_Restricting-internet-use-with-parental-controls/
- AVM. (2026). FRITZ!Box 7390 Help — Parental Controls overview. https://service.avm.de/help/en/FRITZ-Box-7390-avme/012/hilfe_kindersicherung_uebersicht
- Zen Internet. (2026). Changing FRITZ!Box Parental Controls. https://www.zen.co.uk/help-support/parental-controls/
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