Managing parental control on TV set

How to activate and deactivate child lock on TV set

Child blocking and protection, or parental control, is very useful to prevent your children from watching certain programs or accessing certain applications.

Parental control is an optional feature that is often available on high-end devices such as your TV set.

However, it may be difficult to activate or deactivate this mode on your TV set. We will see here some methods that allow to set these parameters in less than 10 seconds.

If you know the lock code

If you have never set the child lock on your TV set before, the lock code is probably the factory default.

It’s likely to be “0000” or “9443”.

If you have already set the child lock, then you will have to enter the code set before.

To lock and unlock the child mode, go to the “Menu” of your TV set.

You can access this through the same button on the remote control, or by pressing the Menu button once, located on the bottom or side of your TV.

Once there, go to the sub-menu “Broadcast” or “Configuration” of your TV set, by pressing the Plus and minus keys of your remote control or of your TV set.

<The child lock sub-menu will be available.

You will be able to set various parameters such as:

  • The viewing time per session
  • The maximum viewing time per day
  • Unauthorized viewing hours
  • The type of programs allowed, such as cartoons: content filtering
  • Allowed applications
  • Monitoring children’s activity on your TV set

Choose questions instead of a PIN number

To change the child mode later, you can choose to use questions instead of a PIN code.

However, be careful not to ask too difficult questions, as you will have to remember them.

What should I do if I forgot the child safety password on TV set

We have identified four methods to disable the child lock if the password is forgotten.

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1. Via the “Menu” of your TV set

In this case, simply select the “Function” or “Menu” item on your TV set.

This will give you access to the control panel of your TV set.

From there, go to the sub-menu “Broadcasting”, “Diffusion” or equivalent on your TV set.

You can access this submenu with the +/- program keys on your remote control, or directly using the buttons on your TV set.

In this submenu, move the cursor to “child lock”, then press the volume key +/- to change the setting.

You have consequently deactivated the child lock option.

2. The “brute force” method

With this method, you will have to press and hold the mute button on your TV set for a few seconds, or the button located on your TV set to turn on the display.

Then hold down the return button for a few seconds as well.

3. Use a universal password to unlock child mode

Go to the child lock menu of your TV set, via your remote control or directly via the “Menu” buttons and then “Program more and less”.

Next, try a universal password like “0000” or “9443”.

If this doesn’t work, you can contact your dealer.

They will give you the universal password to unlock child mode.

4. Force the display of the desired channels from their TV set

You can force the display for some channels on your TV set.

To do this, simply press and hold the channel number on your remote control.

The selected channel will then change to green, allowing you to watch it.

To conclude on parental control

As we have seen, parental control on your TV set is very useful.

You can activate or deactivate it at any time, even without knowing the PIN code.

Giving parents the ability to block certain programs or applications is a basic feature of your TV set.

This is made possible by V-chip technology, for example.

Removing the rough parts of computer games and blocking various websites that include adult images or swearings are, of course, part of these parental controls.

How do I turn off parental controls on my smart TV?

Step 1: Put the Samsung TV in standby mode by hitting the power button on the remote control. Step 2: Now press ‘Mute -> 8 -> 2 -> 4 -> Power’ one after the other.

The PIN resets to ‘0000’. Using the reset PIN, you can disable the parental controls on Samsung smart TV easily.

Are there parental controls on smart TV?

Most Smart TVs offer internet browsers and, while connected to your home broadband, will apply any parental control filters you have set to prevent your children from seeing anything inappropriate.

Can you put time limits on a TV?

The TV Allowance is a device that connects between a television and its supply of electricity.

The TV Allowance controls the amount of time the television is allowed to be turned on. Set blackout times to prevent usage during certain time.

Set a weekly TV Allowance for up to 6 children.

How do I set parental controls on my TV?

To do this, select the “Settings” icon (the little cog in the upper-right corner of your screen). Next, click “Parental Control” which is below the “Input” option.

This will take you to the Parental Control settings.

You can find more information on this here.

Parental Controls Samsung Smart TV

3 ancillary questions

How do I control my TV screen time for kids?

Create tech-free zones or times, such as during mealtime or one night a week. Discourage use of media entertainment during homework. Set and enforce daily or weekly screen time limits and curfews, such as no exposure to devices or screens one hour before bedtime.

How do I limit screen time on my smart TV?

– From the Google TV home screen, select Settings.
– Select your kid’s profile Screen time.
– Select the days you’d like to schedule a bedtime.

How do I put parental controls on my smart TV?

– From the Google TV home screen, go to your profile picture or initial.
– Under “Who’s watching,” select Add a kid. Get started.
– Select an option: …
– Choose the apps you want to include in the kid’s home screen.
– To set up parental controls, follow the on-screen instructions.

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