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<h3><strong>Manage what your family watches with DIRECTV parental controls</strong></h3>
<ul><li>Limit TV watching times</li><li>Set spending limits for DIRECTV Movies or live Pay Per View events</li><li>Block shows and channels based on ratings or parental preference</li><li>Check the ratings for movies and shows to see if they&#39;re OK for your child to watch (to see a rating, select a program, choose info, and scroll down)</li><li>Set up parental controls individually on DIRECTV and third-party streaming apps like Paramount+, which includes SHOWTIME or Max.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> Parental controls do not transfer between apps, you need to configure them for each platform your family uses, including online viewing (<a href="https://www.directv.com" target="_self">directv.com</a>).</p>
<br><h3>Set up parental controls with your remote</h3>
<p>It&#39;s easy to enable parental controls with your remote.</p>
<ol><li>Press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote.</li><li>Choose <strong>Settings </strong>or <strong>Settings &amp; Help</strong> (varies by receiver type).</li><li>Select <strong>Parental Controls</strong> and follow the prompts to review or edit your settings.</li><li>Select <strong>Lock Now</strong> and enter your PIN.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> The first time you enable parental controls, you&#39;ll be prompted to create a four-digit PIN code. If you forget your PIN, <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/satellite/article/000075626/" target="_blank">Learn how to reset it</a>.</p>
<br><h3>Set up parental controls on Chrome/Safari browser or DIRECTV App</h3>
<ol><li>To set up parental controls, do the following:</li><ul><li>On Chrome/Safari, sign in at <a href="https://directv.com" target="_blank">directv.com</a> and perform the steps 2 to 6.</li><li>On DRECTV App, open the app on a smartphone or tablet and perform steps 2 to 6.</li></ul><li>Select the profile icon to open settings.</li><li>Select <strong>Preferences &gt; Parental Controls</strong>.</li><li>Select the toggle to turn controls on or off.</li><li>Enter your four-digit PIN.</li><li>Set restrictions by ratings for Movies, TV Shows, and Unrated titles.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Note: </strong>Access is locked after five failed PIN attempts in the app. Your sign-in password is required to unlock. </p>
<br><p>Important Note: DIRECTV has introduced an extra step to enhance your security when you log into your directv.com account. In addition to your username and password, you’ll be asked to enter a one-time code sent to your email or phone number on file. After entering the code, simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process and securely access your account.</p>
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<div id="firststepcontent"><strong>Turn parental controls on or off</strong><br><br>Watch worry-free with parental controls. It’s easy to set up a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) to control who can watch shows with specific content ratings. Be sure to set up a four-digit parental controls on every device your family uses. These settings don’t carry over from device to device.<br><br><strong>Heads up:</strong> You must set up parental controls individually on DIRECTV and third-party streaming apps. These settings don’t carry over from device to device, you need to configure them for each platform your family uses.<br> 
<h3>DIRECTV device, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Roku</h3>
<ol><li>Open <strong>DIRECTV </strong>on your TV.</li><li>Go to <strong>Settings </strong>and then <strong>Preferences</strong>.</li><li>Select <strong>Parental Controls</strong> and follow the prompts.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Heads up:</strong> The first time you enable parental controls, you&#39;ll be prompted to create a four-digit PIN code. You can try to confirm your PIN 5 times. After that, you&#39;ll have to enter your DIRECTV sign-in info to continue.</p>
<br><p>Important Note: DIRECTV has introduced an extra step to enhance your security when you log into your directv.com account. In addition to your username and password, you’ll be asked to enter a one-time code sent to your email or phone number on file. After entering the code, simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process and securely access your account.</p>
<br><h3>Learn more about content ratings</h3>
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<summary><strong>Movies</strong></summary>
<ul><li>G: General audiences. Most parents find this material suitable for all ages.</li><li>PG: Parental guidance suggested. Parents may find portions of this material unsuitable for younger children.</li><li>PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Portions of this material may be unsuitable for children under 13.</li><li>R: Restricted. This material is specifically designed for adult viewing and may be unsuitable for children under 17.</li><li>NC-17: Adult content. Material contains intense, disturbing, or graphic themes or content unsuitable for children under 17.</li><li>X: Explicit sexual content. This material is intended for adults only.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> If you choose to block unrated programs, any content without a rating or is marked as UR (Unrated) or NR (Not Rated) by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) will be automatically blocked.</p>
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<summary><strong>TV shows</strong></summary>
<ul><li>TV-Y: All children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.</li><li>TV-Y7: Directed at older children. This program is designed for children older than seven.</li><li>TV-G: General audiences. Most parents find this material suitable for all ages.</li><li>TV-PG: Parental guidance suggested. Program includes material that most parents would find unsuitable for younger children.</li><li>TV-14: Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some material that may be unsuitable for children under 14.</li><li>TV-MA: Mature audiences. This program is specifically designed for adult viewing and may be unsuitable for children under 17.</li></ul>
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Learn how to use DIRECTV parental controls to limit watching times, set spending limits, and restrict shows and channels.

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<h3><strong>Manage what your family watches with DIRECTV parental controls</strong></h3>
<ul><li>Limit TV watching times</li><li>Set spending limits for DIRECTV Movies or live Pay Per View events</li><li>Block shows and channels based on ratings or parental preference</li><li>Check the ratings for movies and shows to see if they&#39;re OK for your child to watch (to see a rating, select a program, choose info, and scroll down)</li><li>Set up parental controls individually on DIRECTV and third-party streaming apps like Paramount+, which includes SHOWTIME or Max.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> Parental controls do not transfer between apps, you need to configure them for each platform your family uses, including online viewing (<a href="https://www.directv.com" target="_self">directv.com</a>).</p>
<br><h3>Set up parental controls with your remote</h3>
<p>It&#39;s easy to enable parental controls with your remote.</p>
<ol><li>Press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote.</li><li>Choose <strong>Settings </strong>or <strong>Settings &amp; Help</strong> (varies by receiver type).</li><li>Select <strong>Parental Controls</strong> and follow the prompts to review or edit your settings.</li><li>Select <strong>Lock Now</strong> and enter your PIN.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> The first time you enable parental controls, you&#39;ll be prompted to create a four-digit PIN code. If you forget your PIN, <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/satellite/article/000075626/" target="_blank">Learn how to reset it</a>.</p>
<br><h3>Set up parental controls on Chrome/Safari browser or DIRECTV App</h3>
<ol><li>To set up parental controls, do the following:</li><ul><li>On Chrome/Safari, sign in at <a href="https://directv.com" target="_blank">directv.com</a> and perform the steps 2 to 6.</li><li>On DRECTV App, open the app on a smartphone or tablet and perform steps 2 to 6.</li></ul><li>Select the profile icon to open settings.</li><li>Select <strong>Preferences &gt; Parental Controls</strong>.</li><li>Select the toggle to turn controls on or off.</li><li>Enter your four-digit PIN.</li><li>Set restrictions by ratings for Movies, TV Shows, and Unrated titles.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Note: </strong>Access is locked after five failed PIN attempts in the app. Your sign-in password is required to unlock. </p>
<br><p>Important Note: DIRECTV has introduced an extra step to enhance your security when you log into your directv.com account. In addition to your username and password, you’ll be asked to enter a one-time code sent to your email or phone number on file. After entering the code, simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process and securely access your account.</p>



<div id="tileTitle">Set up DIRECTV parental controls</div>
<div id="tileDescription">Learn how to use DIRECTV parental controls to limit watching times, set spending limits, and restrict shows and channels.</div>
<div id="tileGoBackLink">Go back and choose again</div>
<div id="tileGoBackText">Not your service?</div>
<div id="firststepcontent">
<h3><strong>Manage what your family watches with DIRECTV parental controls</strong></h3>
<ul><li>Limit TV watching times</li><li>Set spending limits for DIRECTV Movies or live Pay Per View events</li><li>Block shows and channels based on ratings or parental preference</li><li>Check the ratings for movies and shows to see if they&#39;re OK for your child to watch (to see a rating, select a program, choose info, and scroll down)</li><li>Set up parental controls individually on DIRECTV and third-party streaming apps like Paramount+, which includes SHOWTIME or Max.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> Parental controls do not transfer between apps, you need to configure them for each platform your family uses, including online viewing (<a href="https://www.directv.com" target="_self">directv.com</a>).</p>
<br><h3>Set up parental controls with your remote</h3>
<p>It&#39;s easy to enable parental controls with your remote.</p>
<ol><li>Press <strong>MENU </strong>on your remote.</li><li>Choose <strong>Settings </strong>or <strong>Settings &amp; Help</strong> (varies by receiver type).</li><li>Select <strong>Parental Controls</strong> and follow the prompts to review or edit your settings.</li><li>Select <strong>Lock Now</strong> and enter your PIN.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> The first time you enable parental controls, you&#39;ll be prompted to create a four-digit PIN code. If you forget your PIN, <a href="https://www.directv.com/support/satellite/article/000075626/" target="_blank">Learn how to reset it</a>.</p>
<br><h3>Set up parental controls on Chrome/Safari browser or DIRECTV App</h3>
<ol><li>To set up parental controls, do the following:</li><ul><li>On Chrome/Safari, sign in at <a href="https://directv.com" target="_blank">directv.com</a> and perform the steps 2 to 6.</li><li>On DRECTV App, open the app on a smartphone or tablet and perform steps 2 to 6.</li></ul><li>Select the profile icon to open settings.</li><li>Select <strong>Preferences &gt; Parental Controls</strong>.</li><li>Select the toggle to turn controls on or off.</li><li>Enter your four-digit PIN.</li><li>Set restrictions by ratings for Movies, TV Shows, and Unrated titles.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Note: </strong>Access is locked after five failed PIN attempts in the app. Your sign-in password is required to unlock. </p>
<br><p>Important Note: DIRECTV has introduced an extra step to enhance your security when you log into your directv.com account. In addition to your username and password, you’ll be asked to enter a one-time code sent to your email or phone number on file. After entering the code, simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process and securely access your account.</p>
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<strong>Turn parental controls on or off</strong><br><br>Watch worry-free with parental controls. It’s easy to set up a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) to control who can watch shows with specific content ratings. Be sure to set up a four-digit parental controls on every device your family uses. These settings don’t carry over from device to device.<br><br><strong>Heads up:</strong> You must set up parental controls individually on DIRECTV and third-party streaming apps. These settings don’t carry over from device to device, you need to configure them for each platform your family uses.<br> 
<h3>DIRECTV device, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Roku</h3>
<ol><li>Open <strong>DIRECTV </strong>on your TV.</li><li>Go to <strong>Settings </strong>and then <strong>Preferences</strong>.</li><li>Select <strong>Parental Controls</strong> and follow the prompts.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Heads up:</strong> The first time you enable parental controls, you&#39;ll be prompted to create a four-digit PIN code. You can try to confirm your PIN 5 times. After that, you&#39;ll have to enter your DIRECTV sign-in info to continue.</p>
<br><p>Important Note: DIRECTV has introduced an extra step to enhance your security when you log into your directv.com account. In addition to your username and password, you’ll be asked to enter a one-time code sent to your email or phone number on file. After entering the code, simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process and securely access your account.</p>
<br><h3>Learn more about content ratings</h3>
<details class="mce-accordion">
<summary><strong>Movies</strong></summary>
<ul><li>G: General audiences. Most parents find this material suitable for all ages.</li><li>PG: Parental guidance suggested. Parents may find portions of this material unsuitable for younger children.</li><li>PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Portions of this material may be unsuitable for children under 13.</li><li>R: Restricted. This material is specifically designed for adult viewing and may be unsuitable for children under 17.</li><li>NC-17: Adult content. Material contains intense, disturbing, or graphic themes or content unsuitable for children under 17.</li><li>X: Explicit sexual content. This material is intended for adults only.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> If you choose to block unrated programs, any content without a rating or is marked as UR (Unrated) or NR (Not Rated) by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) will be automatically blocked.</p>
</details>
<ul></ul>
<details class="mce-accordion">
<summary><strong>TV shows</strong></summary>
<ul><li>TV-Y: All children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.</li><li>TV-Y7: Directed at older children. This program is designed for children older than seven.</li><li>TV-G: General audiences. Most parents find this material suitable for all ages.</li><li>TV-PG: Parental guidance suggested. Program includes material that most parents would find unsuitable for younger children.</li><li>TV-14: Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some material that may be unsuitable for children under 14.</li><li>TV-MA: Mature audiences. This program is specifically designed for adult viewing and may be unsuitable for children under 17.</li></ul>
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<div id="tileTitle">Set up DIRECTV parental controls</div>
<div id="tileDescription">Learn how to use DIRECTV parental controls to limit watching times, set spending limits, and restrict shows and channels.</div>
<div id="tileGoBackLink">Go back and choose again</div>
<div id="tileGoBackText">Not your service?</div>
<div id="firststepcontent"><strong>Turn parental controls on or off</strong><br><br>Watch worry-free with parental controls. It’s easy to set up a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) to control who can watch shows with specific content ratings. Be sure to set up a four-digit parental controls on every device your family uses. These settings don’t carry over from device to device.<br><br><strong>Heads up:</strong> You must set up parental controls individually on DIRECTV and third-party streaming apps. These settings don’t carry over from device to device, you need to configure them for each platform your family uses.<br> 
<h3>DIRECTV device, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Roku</h3>
<ol><li>Open <strong>DIRECTV </strong>on your TV.</li><li>Go to <strong>Settings </strong>and then <strong>Preferences</strong>.</li><li>Select <strong>Parental Controls</strong> and follow the prompts.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Heads up:</strong> The first time you enable parental controls, you&#39;ll be prompted to create a four-digit PIN code. You can try to confirm your PIN 5 times. After that, you&#39;ll have to enter your DIRECTV sign-in info to continue.</p>
<br><p>Important Note: DIRECTV has introduced an extra step to enhance your security when you log into your directv.com account. In addition to your username and password, you’ll be asked to enter a one-time code sent to your email or phone number on file. After entering the code, simply follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process and securely access your account.</p>
<br><h3>Learn more about content ratings</h3>
<details class="mce-accordion">
<summary><strong>Movies</strong></summary>
<ul><li>G: General audiences. Most parents find this material suitable for all ages.</li><li>PG: Parental guidance suggested. Parents may find portions of this material unsuitable for younger children.</li><li>PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Portions of this material may be unsuitable for children under 13.</li><li>R: Restricted. This material is specifically designed for adult viewing and may be unsuitable for children under 17.</li><li>NC-17: Adult content. Material contains intense, disturbing, or graphic themes or content unsuitable for children under 17.</li><li>X: Explicit sexual content. This material is intended for adults only.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> If you choose to block unrated programs, any content without a rating or is marked as UR (Unrated) or NR (Not Rated) by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) will be automatically blocked.</p>
</details>
<ul></ul>
<details class="mce-accordion">
<summary><strong>TV shows</strong></summary>
<ul><li>TV-Y: All children. This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.</li><li>TV-Y7: Directed at older children. This program is designed for children older than seven.</li><li>TV-G: General audiences. Most parents find this material suitable for all ages.</li><li>TV-PG: Parental guidance suggested. Program includes material that most parents would find unsuitable for younger children.</li><li>TV-14: Parents strongly cautioned. This program contains some material that may be unsuitable for children under 14.</li><li>TV-MA: Mature audiences. This program is specifically designed for adult viewing and may be unsuitable for children under 17.</li></ul>
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