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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on parental controls

Restrict certain channels or apps for younger viewers.

TCL · Google TVAbout 4 minutes8 steps · 7 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 the Settings cog at the top right of the screen.

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select All settings

Example screen with select all settings highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select System

Example screen with select system highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select Parental Controls

Example screen with select parental controls highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Create a four-digit PIN you will remember

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

An example TV PIN entry screen.
Step 6

STEP 7

Select Parental Ratings and choose the age rating to block

STEP 8

Switch Channel Lock or Inputs Lock on

Switch Channel Lock or Inputs Lock on if you also want to lock channels or inputs.

Example screen with switch channel lock or inputs lock on highlighted.
Step 8

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.

I cannot find that option+

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.

I need to go back a step+

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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