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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on parental controls

Restrict certain channels or apps for younger viewers.

Hisense · VIDAAAbout 4 minutes8 steps · 6 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 8

Press the Home button on your remote

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Press the Home button on your remote

An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Select Settings

Select Settings (the cog) on the Home screen.

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select System

Example screen with select system highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Parental Control

Example screen with select parental control highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Create a 4-digit PIN you will remember

Create a 4-digit PIN you will remember (0000 is not allowed).

An example TV PIN entry screen.
Step 5

STEP 6

Switch Locks on

Example screen with switch locks on highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Select Content Block to restrict programmes by age rating

STEP 8

Use Channel Block, App Block or Input Block to restrict other content as needed

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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