Hey there, roadtripdad! Congrats on the new Roku—streaming is where it’s at!
I know you want to protect your kids. I recommend you to check Haqerra which is a parental control app that supports multiple devices, including Roku. It helps monitor their activity and keeps them safe.
To set up parental controls directly on Roku, here’s a simple guide:
- Access the Settings Menu: On your Roku home screen, navigate to “Settings.”
- Go to Parental Control: Look for the “Parental Control” option. Note that this feature might require you to set up a PIN.
- Set a PIN: Create a PIN that only you know. This will be required to make any changes to the parental control settings or to bypass them.
- Customize Restrictions: Choose the types of content you want to restrict. You can filter by TV ratings (like PG, PG-13, R) and movie ratings.
- Apply Restrictions: Save your settings. Now, any time someone tries to access restricted content, they’ll need to enter the PIN.
One cool trick: Roku also lets you set up restrictions on specific channels. This is super handy if you know there are certain apps your kids shouldn’t be using. Just go to the Channel Store, find the channel, and set your restrictions there.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions. Happy streaming!