Hold new devices for a manager
Updated October 27, 2026
A new device can't be reached until a manager turns it on. You need to be a manager.
Hold every new device
In Settings, under New devices, turn on New devices start switched off.
Let a device in
- Open Devices and select Switched off.
- Select the device and, under Connections, turn on Reachable.
Or turn on the switch on its row.
Stop new devices
To let no new device join, turn off Accept new devices under New devices. Devices already added aren't affected.
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