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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on parental controls

Restrict certain channels or apps for younger viewers.

Samsung TV · TizenAbout 4 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 7

Press Home button

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Remote screen with Home button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Press Home button

Example Remote screen with Home button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open Menu

Select Menu.

Example Samsung Home screen with Menu highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Settings

Select Settings.

The Samsung TV menu with Settings highlighted at the bottom left.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open All Settings

Select All Settings.

The Samsung TV quick settings with All Settings highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Find parental controls

Look for Parental Controls, Viewing Restrictions or Content Lock, usually under General or Broadcasting settings.

Example All Settings screen with Parental Controls highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Set a PIN

Create a PIN you will remember, since you will need it to change these settings again.

Do not share this PIN with children, and keep a note of it somewhere safe.

Example Parental Controls screen with Set PIN highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Choose what to restrict

Turn on restrictions for age ratings, specific channels or app purchases as needed.

Example Parental Controls screen with Age rating highlighted.
Step 7

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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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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