Why is a device connected but paused?
Paused devices can remain associated to Wi‑Fi while internet access is blocked by a profile or manual control. Resume only with authorised account-holder approval.
Profile/schedule; pause vs block; admin identity.
Account holder/safeguarding lead.
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On a managed Wi-Fi plan
Use platform profile/audit information.
On another provider's router
Other ISP parental controls vary.
What to be careful of
Never help a child or unauthorised user bypass controls.
Where this comes from: Official · see the original source ↗ · Draft—technical review · checked 17 August 2026