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Any way to block youtube from specific devices on the network?

I sure am glad my parents didn't know about any of this stuff so I could do whatever I wanted on the internet when I was little. You do have to wonder what exactly do you gain, I definitely find it ironic that there are millions of people who are now adults who had unlimited access to the internet when they grew up which are now looking into restricting that access to their kids.
 
From your screenshot it looks like you can limit their device by selecting the mac address in the drop down and clicking the plus icon and adding a rule for youtube, usually the ip address. It looks like the block streaming entertainment option might work also.
 
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As a kid who watches too much YouTube, this is pointless because it just teaches your kids how to circumvent restrictions and ultimately any rules. Instead just spend the effort on instilling good work ethic and time management skills...I wish I had those but all I know is how to use vpns, change IPs and etc, using various ways to fuel my internet addictions. Similar argument to prison reform, incarceration for drug use instead of rehabilitation, etc. If a drug addict is cut off, they’ll just do whatever they can do get more, but if they find ways to fight their addiction through positive means their chances at rehabilitation skyrocket. If you try to block YouTube your kids will get around it if they want to, so even though it feels like nailing jello to a wall, I would try to teach them or work with them to end their dependency on YouTube. If I was raising my younger self, that’s what I’d do.
 
Install Merlin firmware you have an Asus router its the best custom firmware for it.

You can use the DNS Filter to set OpenDNS for specific devices and just add entries for the kids devices while the rest of the network can use your regular dns.

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