changing dns settings

NightOwl67

Can anyone advise how I can change the dns settings on my router please? I don't want my youngster accessing harmful sites and I've read this is the best way to filter content. I've got a BT smart hub.

Swipe

Not sure it's possible unless you have the Business version of the BT hubs/routers. I believe the residential versions are locked down and changing the DNS settings is not configurable.

AndyPK

i don't think you do it by dns settings.

most providers give you child settings though, so goggle it for BT

littleredhen

https://www.bt.com/help/security/how-to-keep-your-family-safe-online-with-bt-parental-controls-an

NightOwl67

Thank you everyone for the replies, I had tried the parental control feature before but it wouldn't set up, however, I tried it again last night and it does now seem to have worked, except images still come up but not videos so I suppose it's better than it was and I can relax a bit!

mluton

As an extra layer you could use OpenDNS for free, Either change the DNS servers on your DHCP settings or manually input them on the device.
https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/

Croft12

NightOwl67 wrote: »

Thank you everyone for the replies, I had tried the parental control feature before but it wouldn't set up, however, I tried it again last night and it does now seem to have worked, except images still come up but not videos so I suppose it's better than it was and I can relax a bit!

BT do have a support forum. I;m sure someone can help if their blocker isnt working (its never 100% but if its not blocking most images something is wrong)


https://community.bt.com/

NightOwl67

Croft12 wrote: »

BT do have a support forum. I;m sure someone can help if their blocker isnt working (its never 100% but if its not blocking most images something is wrong)


https://community.bt.com/

Thank you. It may be that it had originally blocked Youtube and I occassionally watch music videos on there so I had to allow that site.

NightOwl67

mluton wrote: »

As an extra layer you could use OpenDNS for free, Either change the DNS servers on your DHCP settings or manually input them on the device.
https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/

Thank you. Which one would you recommend, "Family shield" or "Home"?

mluton

OpenDNS home gives you more customisation

NightOwl67

I found primary and secondary DNS in the advanced settings but there appears no way to reset them?