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Netflix rolls out new parental controls: here’s how to use them
July 29, 2025
Netflixhas a wealth of content on offer. From the toddler-friendly to shows andmovies that will make most adults blush, there’s something for all age groups on the popular streaming service. This wide range also means parents have to be particularly careful about what their children are watching. Luckily, Netflix has made is quite easy to setup and control exactly what your kids have access to. Here’s how to set up Netflix parental controls.
How to set up Netflix parental controls:
Note:Setting up Netflix parental controls can only be done using a web browser. While account settings are available on the smartphone app, tapping on it also redirects you to the mobile web page.
1. Add a PIN to individual profiles
Netflix has now added a way for parents to set up a four-digit PIN for any profile. This has been designed for some added protection to keep children from watching anything on the service without their parent’s permission.
How to set up a PIN for an individual profile:
That’s it. The person with this profile, or the person that controls the Netflix account, will need to type in the PIN number every time to access this profile.
2. Make changes to a profile’s maturity rating
Netflix uses a maturity rating to classify its content. In broad strokes, these limits are: suitable for children, suitable for teens, and suitable for adults only. You can specify what content your kids have access to based on these ratings. Keep in mind that the rating system will differ based on your location. You can find out more about Netflix’s maturity rating systemhere.
How to make changes to a profile’s maturity rating on Netflix:
3. Block specific titles
Even if the maturity rating deems a TV show or movie okay for children, you may have your own reasons for not allowing your kid to watch something. The good news is Netflix parental controls offer a simple way to block specific content.
How to block specific titles on Netflix
4. Set up profile restrictions
You can create individual profiles for your children and set profile-specific restrictions.
How to set up profile restrictions on Netflix:
The Kids profile that is set up automatically by Netflix comes with a 12 years or under restriction. You can go into the profile’s maturity rating section to the rating down even further for younger kids.
5. Keep track of viewing activity
Parents can also view the movies and TV shows on their kid’s Netflix profiles.
How to find viewing activity on Netflix
You can now see what your kids are watching on Netflix.
6. Turn off auto-play in kids profiles
If you don’t want Netflix to automatically start streaming the next episode or movie on your children’s profile, here’s how to turn that off.
How to turn off auto-play in kid’s profiles
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