Block people from using specific apps or games

You can prevent people from using specific apps or games on your Android TV by setting up a restricted profile.

If you’re using a restricted profile, you cannot:

• Access or make purchases in the Google Play Store app
• Use third-party apps that don’t use Google sign-in

Set up a restricted profile

1. From the Android TV Home screen, scroll up and select Settings .
   • If you don't see this option, scroll down.
2. Scroll down to “Personal,” and select Security & Restrictions   Create restricted profile.
3. Set a PIN. You'll use this to exit the restricted profile.
4. Choose which apps the profile can use.
5. When you’re done, on your remote, press Back . From here, you can:
   • Use the profile
   • Adjust the profile settings
   • Delete the profile

Use, edit, or exit a restricted profile

From Android TV’s Home screen, scroll up and select Restricted Profile . Tip: If you don't see this option, scroll down.

• Use a profile: Choose Enter restricted profile.
• Edit a profile: Choose Allowed apps.
• Exit a profile: Choose Exit restricted profile.

Exit a restricted profile without the PIN

Important: If you forget the PIN to your restricted profile, to exit the profile, you must do a factory data reset. A factory data reset erases all saved information, like apps and channels.

1. At the top, select Settings .
2. Select Storage & reset  Factory data reset  Erase everything.
3. Confirm you want to reset your device.

Tip: For help with hardware-related issues, contact your device manufacturer.

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