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Q: iPhone 6s lock wifi option on

Hello, I have parental controls turned on in my child's iPhone however he still has the option of turning his wifi off. I am looking for a way to lock it "ON". He has used a ton of cellular data while at home because he forgot he turned his wifi off. I have talked to him about always leaving it on but would like a way to disable his ability to turn it off all together.

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 7:49 AM

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  • by ADAMdotK,

    ADAMdotK ADAMdotK Sep 8, 2016 8:00 AM in response to Mordrax
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    Sep 8, 2016 8:00 AM in response to Mordrax

    I believe it's impossible. you can turn off cellular data and prevent your child from turning it back on, but then you will have to turn it on every time when they go out.

    On the other hand, if you turn it of for a week or two, maybe they'll learn the lesson and pay more attention to it in the future.

  • by javaliga,

    javaliga javaliga Sep 8, 2016 8:27 AM in response to Mordrax
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    Sep 8, 2016 8:27 AM in response to Mordrax

    Another option, in addition to ADAMdotK's suggestion, is to ask your cellular data provider if they can put a hard limit on the amount of cellular data used (each month) on the phone.  Or something like a pre-paid card that you can add to when the data plan is used up.

  • by chattphotos,

    chattphotos chattphotos Sep 8, 2016 8:53 AM in response to Mordrax
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    Sep 8, 2016 8:53 AM in response to Mordrax

    The best solution is to be a parent.
    We've seen this question many times here on Apple discussions and the overwhelming answer is to be a parent, no technology can replace that.


    Take the phone away when privileges are abused.
    Most kids less than 15 years old aren't ready for a smartphone, swap out for an iPod touch to teach responsibility.


    You can see if the Meraki MDM has other options for adding restrictions on the phone.

     

    Kids are rebels and give them an iPhone too young without teaching them the responsibility is a recipe for headaches.