# Apple TV - are there any parental controls?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-are-there-any-parental-controls/650535>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 16, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-are-there-any-parental-controls/650535 "2013-02-16T20:56:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-are-there-any-parental-controls/650535/1 "2013-02-16T20:56:48Z")

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So, the PiperCub has figured out the Apple 'mote and knows how to get to Netflix and the forbidden Power Rangers.

Are there any parental control functions on Apple TV? I’ve not been able to find them, if so.

Thanks!

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**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-are-there-any-parental-controls/650535/2 "2013-02-16T21:11:39Z")

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Google gave me this: [Parental Controls on Apple TV? | Mac-Forums | Fix Mac iPhone iPad | Buying Tips | iOS OS Help](http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/apple-tv/224418-parental-controls-apple-tv.html)

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**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-are-there-any-parental-controls/650535/3 "2013-02-16T21:12:20Z")

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Sure there are. It’s in the general settings. [Here](http://youtu.be/kLIpFbMbxtE?t=1m3s)’s a handy video.

Netflix also has its own parental controls.

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**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2013, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-are-there-any-parental-controls/650535/4 "2013-02-16T21:13:34Z")

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Will parental controls permit screening out a G-rated TV show?