Manage what your family watches with DIRECTV parental controls
- Limit TV watching times
- Set spending limits for DIRECTV Movies or live Pay Per View events
- Block shows and channels based on ratings or parental preference
- Check the ratings for movies and shows to see if they're OK for your child to watch (to see a rating, select a program, choose info, and scroll down)
- Set up parental controls individually on DIRECTV and third-party streaming apps like Paramount+, which includes SHOWTIME or Max.
Note: Parental controls do not transfer between apps, you need to configure them for each platform your family uses, including online viewing (stream.directv.com).
Set up parental controls with your remote
It's easy to enable parental controls with your remote.
- Press MENU on your remote.
- Choose Settings or Settings & Help (varies by receiver type).
- Select Parental Controls and follow the prompts to review or edit your settings.
- Select Lock Now and enter your PIN.
Note: The first time you enable parental controls, you'll be prompted to create a four-digit PIN code. If you forget your PIN, Learn how to reset it.
Set up parental controls on Chrome/Safari browser or DIRECTV App
- To set up parental controls, do the following:
- On Chrome/Safari, sign in at stream.directv.com and perform the steps 2 to 6.
- On DRECTV App, open the app on a smartphone or tablet and perform steps 2 to 6.
- Select the profile icon to open settings.
- Select Preferences > Parental Controls.
- Select the toggle to turn controls on or off.
- Enter your four-digit PIN.
- Set restrictions by ratings for Movies, TV Shows, and Unrated titles.
Note: Access is locked after five failed PIN attempts in the app. Your sign-in password is required to unlock.
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.
