How to Set Up and Use Fire TV Stick Parental Controls

Most services now have their apps on streaming devices like the Fire TV Stick. This also means that besides watching TV, your kids can now surf the internet and access Netflix and other apps to find content not available on traditional television. So to make your smart TV kid safe, you can set up and use Fire TV Stick Parental Controls.

Parental control settings on the Amazon Fire TV Stick give you the freedom to install apps and services on your Fire TV streaming device without having to worry about your kids accidentally accessing them. And while parental settings don’t apply to third-party apps, they can restrict opening and installing them.

So let’s see how you can enable parental controls for your Amazon Fire TV Stick.

How to set up parental control PIN on Fire TV Stick

Setting up parental controls on Amazon Fire Stick helps restrict content with certain age ratings by always requiring a PIN. So if your kids want to access certain content, they’ll need the PIN you set. This way, you can prevent your child from accessing any unwanted content.

Follow these steps to set it up.

Step 1: Turn on the Fire TV Stick and go to Settings.

Step 2: Here, select Preferences.

Step 3: Select Parental Controls.

Step 4: Then, select Parental Controls again.

Step 5: Now enter the new parental control PIN twice.

Note: Instead of creating a new PIN, you’ll need to enter a parental control PIN for your Amazon account if you’ve already set it up.

Step 6: Here, you will see the Parental Controls Enabled message. Select OK.

Now, the Amazon Fire TV Stick will always ask for a parental control PIN before allowing you to access any settings or apps.

How to add viewing limit on Fire TV Stick

The Fire TV Stick’s parental control panel also allows you to set up viewing restrictions on your content. Enabling this feature will ensure that access to Amazon Prime Video app content beyond the restricted viewing rating will always require a parental control PIN. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings in Fire TV Stick.

Step 2: Select Options.

Step 3: Enter the parental control PIN.

Step 4: Here, select Parental Controls.

Step 5: Then, select View Restrictions.

Step 6: Here, lock the categories that you do not want your child to access without the parental control PIN.

How to change Fire TV Stick parental control PIN

The parental control PIN on the Fire TV streaming device is not permanent and can be easily changed. This is especially useful in case your child discovers the current parental control PIN. Follow these steps to do that.

Step 1: Open Settings and select Preferences.

Step 2: Enter the parental control PIN.

Step 3: Select Parental Controls.

Step 4: Scroll down and select Change PIN.

Step 5: Here, enter your previous PIN.

Step 6: Then, enter the new PIN 2 times to change.

Once this is done, the parental control PIN on your Fire TV will be changed. Alternatively, if you’re unsure of your previous PIN, you can also go to your Prime Video Parental Controls settings and change the PIN directly from there.

How to Install Amazon Kids on Fire TV Stick

Formerly known as the Amazon FreeTime app, the Amazon Kids app lets you control the type of content your kids watch. When using this app, you also have the option to turn off any in-app purchases, track device time, and restrict content that you may consider inappropriate for your child.

Also, it is useful that once the app has been opened, a parental control PIN will be required to exit the app. This will ensure your child cannot leave this app without your permission. Follow these steps to install the application.

Step 1: Turn on Fire TV Stick, go to Apps and select ‘Get more apps’.

Step 2: Here, select Search.

Step 3: Enter Amazon Children and select the Amazon Kids app from the search results.

Step 4: Select the ‘Amazon Kids for Fire TV’ app.

Now, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of the Amazon Kids app. Then open the app and place the view controls, if needed. You can also check out our other articles if you can’t install or get apps on your Fire TV Stick.

How to Enable the Porn Filter in Amazon Music

In addition to enabling the overall parental control setting, you can also block obscene songs from the Fire TV Amazon Music app. This way, any songs that contain profanity are automatically filtered out.

This can be useful if you use the Amazon Music Fire TV Stick app to play music around the house. Follow these steps to turn it on.

Step 1: Open the Amazon Music app on the Fire TV Stick.

Step 2: Go to profile icon and select ‘Block Porn Songs’

Step 3: Here, select Block.

This will make sure to block anything obvious in the content.

How to block apps on Fire TV Stick

Since there is no direct way to block apps on Fire TV Stick, you need to use PC to restrict such settings on Fire TV Stick. This way, every time someone tries to install that particular app, they will be asked to enter a PIN first.

Since this method requires you to use a PC as well as a Firestick, we have divided the steps into two parts for better understanding. Follow up.

1. On your PC

Step 1: Open any web browser, go to the Amazon website and sign in to the same Amazon account used to set up your Fire TV Stick.

Open the Amazon web app

Step 2: Go to your Account.

Step 2: Scroll down and click ‘Apps and more’.

Step 3: Now go to the app you want to block and click on Actions.

Step 4: From the menu options, click ‘Delete this app’.

Step 5: Click Delete.

2. On your Fire TV stick

Step 1: Go to Settings and select Apps.

Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Manage Installed Apps’.

Step 3: Now click on the app you want to block and select Uninstall using your Fire TV remote or app.

Step 4: Select Confirm.

Step 5: Now, go back to the main Settings menu and select ‘Account & Profile Settings’.

Step 6: Here, select ‘Sync Amazon Content’.

Once the sync is finished, try downloading the app again. Your Fire TV streaming device will now ask for a parental control PIN before installing the app.

How to disable parental controls on Fire TV Stick

If you no longer require parental controls, you can remove the parental control PIN from your Amazon Fire TV Stick. Follow these steps to do that.

Step 1: Open Settings in your Fire TV Stick and select Options.

Step 2: Enter the parental control PIN.

Step 3: Then, select Parental Controls.

Step 4: Select Parental Controls ON from the options.

Step 5: Enter the parental control PIN and confirm your choice.

The parental control PIN is now disabled on your Fire TV Stick. To activate, follow the steps and turn on the control.

FAQ for using Parental Controls on Fire TV Stick

1. Will parental controls on Fire TV Stick also apply to currently installed apps?

While all apps installed on the Fire TV Stick will require a parental control PIN to open, the content restrictions will mostly be limited to Amazon apps like Amazon Prime Video.

2. Can I enable parental controls on my Fire TV Stick from my Amazon account?

No, you can only enable parental controls from the Fire TV Stick’s menu options.

Protect your child

We hope that with this article, you were able to enable and set up parental controls on your Fire TV Stick. This way, your kids can now freely browse through their Amazon Fire TV Stick without you having to worry about them encountering any age-inappropriate content.

And if you want to change things up, you can also go through our list of the best Fire TV Stick alternatives.

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