PaxTime User Manual
PaxTime is a screen time management smart plug that tracks TV power usage, enforces daily limits, and keeps everything local to your home network.
What You Need
- A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (5 GHz is not supported)
- A smartphone or computer connected to the same network
- A TV or device to plug into PaxTime
Quick Start
- Plug in PaxTime
Insert PaxTime into a wall outlet, then plug your TV into PaxTime. - Connect to the setup network
On your phone or computer, connect to the Wi-Fi network namedPaxTime-XXXXXX. - Configure Wi-Fi
Open a browser and go to192.168.4.1. Select your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password. - Find your device
After PaxTime restarts, check your router's connected devices list for "PaxTime" and note the IP address. - Access the control panel
Openhttp://<device-ip>/mpin your browser and bookmark it. - Complete setup
Set up the authenticator, run calibration, and create a weekly schedule.
Local-Only Access
- PaxTime has no cloud service and no remote URL.
- You can only access the device from your home network.
- Bookmark the device IP address — that's the only way to reach the control panel.
- If you need remote access, use a VPN to connect to your home network.