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How to set parental controls on BBC iPlayer
You will need access to your or your child’s BBC iPlayer account.
Enabling PG Lock
Enabling PG Lock
Step 1 – Scroll to the bottom of the iPlayer homepage and select Parental Controls.
Step 2 – On the Parental Controls page, select Turn on PG Lock.
Step 3 – Check the box marked I am aged 16 or over.
Step 4 – Click Continue.
Step 5 – Choose a 4 digit PIN.
Step 6 – Click Activate.
When anyone tries to watch content marked with a ‘Guidance’ label, it will ask for the PIN to be input before the content can be viewed.
Creating a child account
Creating a child account
Step 1 – From the iPlayer homepage, select For You.
Step 2 – Select Add child.
Step 3 – Input your child’s details.
Step 4 – Click Create profile.
Your child will now be able use iPlayer while only having access to child-appropriate content.
Enabling parental controls on app
Enabling parental controls on app
Step 1 – From the iPlayer app homepage, select the gear icon in the top right.
Step 2 – Within the settings, select Parental controls.
Step 3 – In the Parental controls menu, switch on the toggle and fill in security questions.
Step 4 – Use the toggles to manage parental controls.
How to set parental controls on BBC iPlayer
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