Parental controls restrictÌýaccess to programmes which display a guidance warning to ensure younger audiences can’t access inappropriate content. Setting up a parental PIN or passwordÌýis the best way to control what your children have access to on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer.
For information on setting up, switching off or resetting parental controls, select theÌýlink for the device you're using from the bottom of this page.
If a programme has been flagged with guidance, it will feature a clear label and a ‘G’ symbol. Ìý
On the mobile/tablet app, the label will appearÌýon a bar at the top of the episode.
The parental controls on the mobile/tablet app and website useÌýa four-digit PIN to control access to guidance-labelled content. On the TV app, users and choose either a PIN or password. When parental controls is turned on, you'll be asked to set a PIN or password. You'll need to enter this to view guidance-labelled content.
What are guidance labels?
Guidance labels let viewers know when content may be unsuitable for younger audiences (e.g. violence, sex, drug use or strong language) or when it may be harmful to some viewers (e.g. containing flashing images). Guidance labelling is usually used for television programmes that were broadcast after the TV watershed (9pm).Ìý
If your child has signed in to their own children's account, they'll see a different version of the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer homepage. This means your child will only see programmes and images that are suitable for them on the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú iPlayer homepage.
How do IÌýuse parental guidance on my device?
Have a look at our parental guidance pages for adviceÌýon how to set up, reset, or turn off the parental guidance lock on your device:Ìý
- How do I use the parental controlsÌýon the website?
- How do I use the parental controlsÌýon the mobile/tablet app?
- How do I use the parental controlsÌýon theÌýTV app?
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