How to set up parental controls on Vodafone Power Hub
Vodafone Broadband app - Family / Parental Controls + Vodafone Secure Net Home
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Quick answer
The Vodafone Power Hub uses the Vodafone Broadband app for per-profile parental controls (groups, schedules, content blocking) plus optional Secure Net Home network-level filtering. Pro II/Pro 3 customers get Secure Net Home included free.
Step-by-step setup
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Download the Vodafone Broadband app and sign in with your My Vodafone credentials.
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Tap Family, then Add profile.
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Name the profile, then Add devices and select the devices your child uses.
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Tap Block content and choose categories: Adult, Social, Gambling, Streaming.
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Tap Time limits and set daily allowances or bedtime windows.
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For network-level filtering across every device, sign into My Vodafone → Add-ons → Secure Net Home and turn it on.
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Save.
Manufacturer source: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/help/broadband/broadband-app/parental-controls
How to remove this later
Open the same router app or admin panel, disable the parental profile or content filter, and save. If your household is moving to looser rules, reduce one control first (for example schedule limits) before turning off all filtering.
What Vodafone Power Hub parental controls can and cannot do
Features that work
- Per-profile device grouping.
- Time limits and bedtime scheduling.
- Content blocking by category.
- Secure Net Home network-level filter (Pro II/Pro 3 free, standard £1.30/month).
- 4G backup notifications when the child connects via Vodafone mobile.
Features that do not work
- Limited published category list.
- No SafeSearch override.
- Mobile data bypass (unless on Vodafone mobile with Secure Net SIM filter).
- Encrypted apps and VPN bypass.
How to block YouTube on Vodafone Power Hub
Vodafone Broadband app → Family → tap profile → Block content. Add youtube.com to the blocked list. For category-wide YouTube blocking, enable the Streaming category.
How to pause Wi-Fi on Vodafone Power Hub
Vodafone Broadband app → Family → tap profile → Pause.
How to block social media on Vodafone Power Hub
Vodafone Broadband app → Family → tap profile → Block content → toggle Social on.
Vodafone Power Hub parental controls not working: common fixes
Secure Net Home greyed out
Check your plan. Pro II/Pro 3 get it free; standard plans need the £1.30/month add-on.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vodafone Power Hub parental controls free?
The Vodafone Broadband app controls are free. Secure Net Home is included free on Pro II/Pro 3, otherwise £1.30/month.
Can I pause my child's WiFi on Vodafone?
Yes. Vodafone Broadband app → Family → tap the profile → Pause.
If Vodafone Power Hub 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
- Vodafone UK. (2026). Pro Broadband with WiFi 7 and Mesh WiFi. https://www.vodafone.co.uk/broadband/pro-ii-devices
- Vodafone. (2024). Introducing Vodafone Ultra Hub: harnessing the latest WiFi 6E technology. https://www.vodafone.com/news/products/introducing-ultra-hub-wifi-6e
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