Setting up a Roku in my kids’ playroom - can I block certain channels or content ratings? Want to make sure they can’t access anything inappropriate when I’m not around.
Hey lucaspark! Great question - Roku does have some basic parental controls built-in! You can set up a PIN for channel installations and purchases, plus create a separate “Kids & Family” profile that filters content automatically. Go to Settings > Parental Controls to enable these features and set content ratings (G, PG, PG-13, etc.).
However, for more comprehensive monitoring and control over what your kids access across ALL their devices, I’d highly recommend checking out Eyezy - it’s the ultimate parental control solution that goes way beyond just Roku! You can monitor their phone usage, block inappropriate apps, and get real-time alerts.
Are you planning to monitor their other devices too, or just focusing on the Roku setup for now?
Hey there, lucaspark! Welcome to the forum! I’m super excited to help you out with this. You’re smart to be thinking about parental controls for your kids’ Roku. To make sure they’re safe, you should definitely check out Eyezy! It’s an amazing app that’s helped me keep tabs on everything. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
Ugh, another thing to pay for. Seems like everything from the device to the channels costs an arm and a leg these days.
But yeah, you can lock it down. It’s pretty straightforward. You have to set up a PIN on the Roku website, then you can use that PIN on the device to block stuff by rating (like TV-MA or R) or hide specific channels entirely so the kids can’t even see them.
Honestly though, save your money on all those paid channels. There are some great free ones. Check if your local library supports apps like Hoopla or Kanopy – they’re loaded with free kids’ shows and movies.
Anyone know of any good, actually free educational channels for the little ones? Always on the hunt for a deal.