Turning On the parental control option on your Firestick allows you to restrict your kids or unauthorized users from accessing sensitive or inappropriate content. Further, it also prohibits your child from downloading and purchasing any apps. Once this feature is turned on, all the important functions can be performed only after entering the security PIN. Read the article to learn the steps to turn On parental control on Firestick.
How to Turn On Parental Control on Firestick/ Fire TV
1. Turn On your Firestick device and connect it to a stable WiFi connection.
2. Tap the Home button on your Fire TV/Stick remote to bring up the home screen.
3. Once the Home screen appears, move your selection towards the right and select the Settings option.
4. Under Settings, scroll down and choose the Preferences tile.
5. Select the Parental Control from the list of options available on the Preferences.
6. Click on the Parental Controls option again to turn it On. By turning on this feature, you can restrict to videos and content from unauthorized users.
7. After clicking the Parental Controls, Firestick will ask you to set up a PIN of your choice.
8. Now, you can see that the Parental Controls options have been turned On. You can also enable other options related to Parental Control, such as PIN Protect Purchases, Viewing Restrictions, and PIN Protect App Launches.
- PIN Protect Purchases: Turn On this option will prompt for a security PIN before purchasing any apps and games.
- Viewing Restrictions: This option has five categories such as general, Family, Teen, Young Adults, and Mature. You can lock any category of your choice to prevent your child from accessing it.
- PIN Protect App Launches: Turning On this option will prompt for a security PIN before launching any app. This will restrict your kid from opening any unwanted apps.
- Change Pin: You can change your Parental Control pin using this option.
FAQ
Does resetting the Firestick remove Parental Control?
Yes, Resetting the Firestick will remove Parental Control. However, if the parental control is already enabled, you have to enter the PIN to perform a factory reset.
