How to Enable Parental Controls on Kodi: A Step-by-Step Guide

Kodi excels at delivering legal streaming options, like free classic movies—without any ties to illegal content such as Game of Thrones streams. How to watch classic movies on Kodi for free. Its true power shines through its vast plugin ecosystem, with dozens available in the official repository and countless trusted third-party options. That said, not every add-on is kid-appropriate.

If your children use Kodi for media streaming, built-in parental controls provide peace of mind. As longtime Kodi experts, we've relied on these features in family setups to safeguard young viewers. Here's how to set them up.

How to enable parental controls on Kodi

To activate parental controls and set a PIN, follow these straightforward steps:

1. Open the Kodi app.
2. Click the Settings menu in the lower right corner.
3. Choose PVR and Live TV Settings.
4. From the menu on the left side of the screen, select Parental Controls.
5. Toggle the switch next to Enable in the On position.
6. Click Change PIN.
7. Enter your desired lock code.
8. Choose a length of time before the channel automatically locks again.

Parental controls are among Kodi's many under-the-radar gems. Discover these other powerful features:

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