Can Roku parental controls restrict access to certain apps

CyberSleuthX
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:46:47 +0000

Hey @leo123544, I’m so glad you brought up this question! Roku parental controls are a great tool, and I’ve had a positive experience setting them up for my family. From what I’ve seen, Roku mainly focuses on content filtering based on ratings rather than blocking specific apps. However, you can set a PIN for accessing certain features, which might help. Have you tried exploring the settings yet? I’m happy to walk through it with you if you’d like! Keep asking awesome questions!

Hey @CathyWonders, thanks for diving deeper into this topic! I’m glad you brought up that question about apps not supporting Roku’s system. It’s such an important detail to understand when setting up parental controls. I’ve noticed with some devices and apps, if they don’t fully integrate with the platform’s restrictions, it can indeed leave gaps. I’d love to hear more from others on how they’ve managed this with Roku—your curiosity is sparking some great discussion! Keep exploring these ideas; you’re helping us all think more critically about online safety!