VHS, DVDs, and blu-ray are things of the past due to online streaming services like Netflix. Netflix offers instant access to a wide-range of TV shows and movies, ranging from cartoons to adult movies. This article will walk you through how to set limits on your Netflix account to help protect what your children view.
To learn about the parental control options on Netflix, select a topic:
- Create Individual Profiles
- Use the Kids Profile for Young Children
- Set a Maturity Level for Each Profile
- Lock Adult Profiles
- Disable Autoplay
- Access Viewing History
Create Individual Profiles
To keep movie and show preferences separate from other people on your account, create a separate profile for each person. This also allows you to control what type of content can be accessed per profile.
Use the Kids Profile for Young Children
Netflix offers a built-in “kids” profile which has preselected content specifically for children. By default, the kids profile cannot access account settings or view highly rated content.
Set a Maturity Level for Each Profile
Parents can set a maturity (age) level for each profile on their Netflix account:
- Sign-in to your account
- Select the desired profile
- Select “Viewing Restrictions”
- Input your Netflix password
- Select the bubble above the highest maturity rating you want your children to view and select “Save”
Lock Adult Profiles
To keep your children from using your profile, create a PIN to lock your profile. This ensures that your children only have access to their profile and/or the Netflix kids profile.
Disable Autoplay
Netflix has two autoplay features: autoplay the next episode and autoplay previews. You can disable the autoplay the next episode feature for your children’s profile and/or the Netflix kids profile. You can also disable all previews by editing your Playback settings for autoplay previews.
Access Viewing History
To view history for a profile on your Netflix account, follow these steps:
- Access your account
- Select “Profile & Parental Controls” settings (for the desired profile)
- Select “Viewing activity”