YouTube is also accessible on many devices , including smart TVs, which allow you to enjoy videos on a big screen.
If you wish to limit or block access to YouTube on your TV , for reasons of security , parental control or well-being , this article is for you.
How to block YouTube on your TV depending on the brand
If you've decided to block YouTube on your TV , the first thing to do is find out the make and model of your device. Blocking methods can your TV's technical specifications
Here are some examples of smart TV brands, and the steps to follow to block YouTube on each of them:
Samsung
Samsung smart TVs Tizen operating system , which allows access to YouTube via a pre-installed app or the built-in web browser. To block YouTube on your Samsung TV, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Home on your remote control, and select Settings .
- Select General , then System Manager .
- Select Smart Security , then Smart Control.
- Select Application Lock , then YouTube .
- Enter a four-digit PIN confirm it.
YouTube will now be blocked on your Samsung TV , and you will need to enter the PIN code to access it.
LG
LG smart TVs run on the webOS operating system, which allows access to YouTube via a pre-installed app or the built-in web browser. To block YouTube on your LG TV, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Home on your remote control, and select Settings .
- Select General , then Safety .
- Select Lock System , then enter a four-digit PIN, or use the default PIN ( 0000 ).
- Select Application Lock , then YouTube .
YouTube will now be blocked on your LG TV , and you will need to enter the PIN code to access it.
Sony Bravia
Sony Bravia smart TVs Android TV operating system , which allows access to YouTube via a pre-installed app or the built-in web browser. To block YouTube on your Sony Bravia TV, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Home on your remote control, and select Settings .
- Select Device Preferences , then Security & Restrictions .
- Select Restricted Profile , then create a four-digit PIN, or use the default PIN ( 1234 ).
- Select the apps you want to block, including YouTube , then press the Home on your remote.
- Select Restricted Profile to activate restricted mode .
YouTube will now be blocked on your Sony Bravia TV , and you will need to enter the PIN code to access it.
Philips
Philips smart TVs Saphi operating system , which allows access to YouTube via a pre-installed app or the built-in web browser. To block YouTube on your Philips TV, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Home on your remote control, and select Settings .
- Select All Settings , then Child Lock .
- Select Lock Apps , then enter a four-digit PIN, or use the default PIN (8888).
- Select YouTube , then press the OK on your remote control.
YouTube will now be blocked on your Philips TV , and you will need to enter the PIN code to access it.
Panasonic
Panasonic smart TVs My Home Screen operating system , which allows access to YouTube via a pre-installed app or the built-in web browser. To block YouTube on your Panasonic TV, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Home on your remote control, and select Settings .
- Select System Menu , then Parental Guidance .
- Select Application Lock , then enter a four-digit PIN, or use the default PIN ( 0000 ).
- Select YouTube , then press the OK on your remote control.
YouTube will now be blocked on your Panasonic TV , and you will need to enter the PIN code to access it.
Toshiba
Toshiba smart TVs VIDAA operating system , which allows access to YouTube via a pre-installed app or the built-in web browser. To block YouTube on your Toshiba TV, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Home on your remote control, and select Settings .
- Select System , then Parental Control.
- Select Application Lock , then enter a four-digit PIN, or use the default PIN ( 1234 ).
- Select YouTube , then press the OK on your remote control.
YouTube will now be blocked on your Toshiba TV , and you will need to enter the PIN code to access it.
Other brands
You can find more information about smart TV brands and models, as well as methods for blocking YouTube, on the manufacturers' official websites.
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How to limit access to inappropriate content on YouTube or YouTube Kids?
Restricted mode
Restricted mode is a YouTube feature that allows you to limit access to inappropriate content , using signals such as user reports , age restrictions , or human reviews . Restricted mode isn't foolproof, but it can help you filter out most unwanted content.
To activate restricted mode on your TV, you can follow these steps:
- On your TV, open the YouTube and sign in with your account.
- Press the Settings , then General Settings.
- Press the Restricted Mode button, then press the On button.
Restricted mode will now be activated on your TV , limiting your access to inappropriate content on YouTube. You can deactivate restricted mode by following the same steps and pressing the Off button.
YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids is an application dedicated to children , which allows you to limit access to inappropriate content , control screen time , monitor online activity , create personalized profiles , etc.
To use YouTube Kids on your TV, you can follow these steps:
- On your TV, open the YouTube Kids , and sign in with your account .
- Create a profile for each child you wish to protect, entering their name, age, and content level (Preschool, Younger, Older).
- Select the child profile you want to control, then press the Settings .
- Parental Controls button , then press the On .
- You will then be able to configure YouTube Kids settings , such as screen time, approved mode, offline mode, profile lock, etc.
YouTube Kids will now be activated on your TV for the selected profile, and you will be able to manage YouTube Kids settings from your TV or from your mobile device.
You can find more information about Restricted Mode or YouTube Kids, as well as methods for limiting access to inappropriate content, on YouTube's official websites, or by broadening your search.
