Xfi Pause feature is useless

[QFNi]

The Xfi pause feature is useless, I had already set up a schedule for devices to disable their access to the internet yet the devices are still able to access the internet, just ran a test earlier but it seems the only way to pause the devices is the "forget" the devices and reconnect them then the pause feature  "Until I Unpause" seems to be the only option to stop the devices' access to the internet the other 3 option doesn't even seem to pause the devices, had to wait like a full min before the devices lose access to the internet, plz fix this, it is really getting on my nerves that I can't do a scheduled pause on the devices, hoping that it will have no access to the internet.

[ComcastJosephF · Accepted solution]

I am very sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulty in regards to certain features associated with the xFi App. I would like to share a document with you, that will walk  you through the steps to pause and unpause your devices, via the Xfinity xFi App. These are documented instructions on how to pause and unpause a device using the Xfinity xFi App. We do appreciate and thank you for all feedback that is provided, in order to improve our product and it's features. If you have any further questions, please let us know. The instructions are as follows:

Pausing and Unpausing Devices

Pausing a device blocks it from accessing the Internet when connected to your home network. In-progress activity might not stop immediately. Access to local network devices (like printers) and connections that use cellular data or other WiFi networks won't be paused.

Pause

• To pause an individual device, simply select the unpaused device and then select Pause Device.
• To pause all devices under a profile, select the profile you wish to pause and select Pause All Devices.
• You can pause the device(s) for a specific amount of time (for example, 30 minutes, one hour or two hours) or indefinitely until you choose to unpause.
• The Pause function only pauses WiFi access on your home network and does not impact access to using cellular data, a public Xfinity WiFi hotspot or other available WiFi networks. When attempting to access the Internet on a paused device, the user will see the device's default message that the site cannot be reached or that it is not connected to the Internet.
   

Unpause

• To unpause a device (if the device is individually paused), select the paused device under Paused in the Devices section, then select Unpause Device.
• If the device is assigned to a profile that is paused, select that profile, then select Unpause All Devices.
• If the device is paused by Downtime, select the profile where the device is assigned, then select Wake Up.
• This will unpause all devices assigned to the profile until the next schedule.
   

[jadedfalcon]

Your response to this customer is a bit...well, let's put it this way; I have the same issue and your "solution" doesn't solve the problem.

The problem is that a device that is "Paused" is still able to access the network. Stating that a device is "Paused" implies that we already know HOW to pause the device. What we don't know is WHY is the "Paused" device still able to access the wifi.

A "Paused" device should not have access to the wifi. And yet, it continues to do so.

Now that we've cleared that up, please assist with this issue;

Why does a "Paused" device still have access to the wifi?

[Seyun5508]

I have the same problem that a device that is “paused” still can access internet

The xFinity app shows the device being paused..., but you can still fully access internet with the device

[digital373]

Is there an answer to this question? Everyone says they cannot pause their devices, but I do not see an actual explanation of how to get this resolved.

[ragoodial07]

Ironically, I found this forum on a "paused" device, and am typing this post on the same device after following the instructions that were posted above. Please find a way to resolve this, otherwise I'm returning the router, buying a new one, and finding an internet management software that actually does what it says it does.

[Naronson1209]

Why is this marked as "solved?"  I am having the same problem and clearly this doesn't solve it as can be seen by the other responses as well?  

I am eager to see a solution to the problem as the ability to limit my kids internet access to appropriate times and amounts was a key selling point to upgrading to Xfi...

[Pjr1014]

Yeah this is not an answer. I’m as frustrated as these other users.