How To Enable Parental Control For Netflix Account

By Author: Brooke M. Perry
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Netflix is the best way to enjoy media streaming especially movies for Android Smartphone, Android Tablet, Apple iPhone or iPad or iDevice. Whatever device you are using, it is pleasant to get access to hoards of movies online and watch them at your convenience. There is no limit to access TV shows and movies, but off course you need to be careful around kids because of this unlimited access. Even with various rating system like PG-13 you still might want to be cautious about it.

Now that you already have an account with Netflix it might be possible for other members of your family to access it. For example, if there are young kids in your home then it is essential to keep an eye on what they are watching. Although this is not possible to monitor your child’s every activity but there is one thing that you can do, is to opt for parental controls. Netflix might just give you a bit of a help with parental controls.

Why Parental Control?

It is not always possible to keep an eye upon online activities of your kids. The Internet is full of free access to various videos and clippings that does not require account. ...
... Media streaming is easy with websites like YouTube. If your child is already accessing Internet then it is all about exposing them to inappropriate material available online. There is vast information and inappropriate media scattered throughout the web. It is possible to close access of specific content through Netflix. This service allows you to filter content according to what you find appropriate for your child.

Steps to activate Parental Control in Netflix account:

Log into Netflix account, a list of accounts will be displayed showing you account holders for a given account
If you have created more than one profile then it will be displayed in the list. For example if your name is Jack and you have created two more accounts like Daughter and Son.
The account you are logged in is Jack (it is highlighted) that gives you menu options for that account
Click the option of ‘Manage Profiles,’ you have the option of editing accounts, changing pictures of other accounts that you have added as admin
Every user will be assigned an individual profile by Netflix that is easy to differentiate
When you click the account of Daughter you will see that there is a check box against the option ‘This is a profile for kids under 12.’ This option helps you in filtering content for that specific user profile
Select the user profile and go to previous main menu, now you can view the account of that person
Now choose your own account, various options in the account will be displayed
Netflix offers you various control options, choose the option of Viewing Activity
An activity log with list of movies or TV shows viewed will be generated instantly with details like Title, Rating, Date, and Viewed. This way you will know what your kids have been up to at you back
Go back to Account Settings options and choose Parental Control Settings, you will see the options like, Little Kids, Older Kids, Teens and Adults. Choose accordingly to set filter.

Even though, it is not the complete solution for filtering inappropriate content completely but it is a good option for allowing your child to view within permissible limit. Still, it is better than nothing at all, Netflix works on the idea of setting limitation on content when it comes to Parental Control.

About the Author: Brooke M. Perry is an ardent technician associated with Qresolve online tablet support, with wide experience of fixing issues with PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. With a strong track record of devising effective ways of tablet support and system security, she has so far helped thousands of users across the globe. Her writings on tech issues are the reflection of her in-depth interest and command she carries as a online pc repair technician. Her blogs and articles have been rated high for their lucid style and easy to understand language.