SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on parental controls

Restrict certain channels or apps for younger viewers.

Sharp · Roku TVAbout 4 minutes7 steps · 4 with pictures

Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 7

Press the Home button on your remote

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

STEP 2

Select Settings

Scroll down the menu on the left and select Settings.

STEP 3

Select Parental controls

STEP 4

Create a 4-digit PIN and enter it again to confirm

An example TV PIN entry screen. — Step 4

STEP 5

Tick Enable parental controls

STEP 6

Choose the ratings you want to block for Live TV

STEP 7

Set a separate Roku account PIN at my.roku.com

To stop app purchases, set a separate Roku account PIN at my.roku.com.

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.

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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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