If you use a router provided by your ISP, you will likely need their official app to resume your connection.
Open the Google Home app , go to Favorites > Wi-Fi > Family Wi-Fi , and tap Unpause under the relevant group name.
Many modern routers (Eero, Google Nest, TP-Link Deco, etc.) let you internet access to individual devices—often through a mobile app.
If you are choosing a router specifically for this feature, Eero currently offers the most stable and frustration-free "Pause/Unpause" experience. Google Nest offers the best aesthetics but is prone to synchronization bugs. If you rely on this feature, always keep a copy of the app on a secondary device (like a tablet) in case your primary phone dies.
If the app isn't working or the device has disappeared from the list, try these steps:
If you use a router provided by your ISP, you will likely need their official app to resume your connection.
Open the Google Home app , go to Favorites > Wi-Fi > Family Wi-Fi , and tap Unpause under the relevant group name.
Many modern routers (Eero, Google Nest, TP-Link Deco, etc.) let you internet access to individual devices—often through a mobile app.
If you are choosing a router specifically for this feature, Eero currently offers the most stable and frustration-free "Pause/Unpause" experience. Google Nest offers the best aesthetics but is prone to synchronization bugs. If you rely on this feature, always keep a copy of the app on a secondary device (like a tablet) in case your primary phone dies.
If the app isn't working or the device has disappeared from the list, try these steps: