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How to use parental controls on Sling TV

How to use parental controls on Sling TV

Hoping Sling TV has the ability to restrict content viewing for kids? We’ll let you know if the streamer allows it, and how to make it happen.

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Sling TV does have parental controls, and wel'l show you how to use them.

One of the many factors to consider as a parent when choosing your in-home entertainment options is whether or not it’s safe for kids to engage with. Live TV and on-demand streaming services operate under vastly different rules than broadcast channels, which are restricted in the types of adult content they can show; a service like Sling TV, for example, has both adult and kids content packed into each of its base channel plans.

With that variety available, parents may well worry that Sling TV isn’t safe for kids to use without supervision. Parental controls could mitigate those concerns, but does Sling TV have them? We’ll let you know all the details about Sling TV’s parental controls here.

Everything you need to know about Sling TV parental controls

Does Sling TV have parental controls?

Yes, Sling TV does come with parental controls with which parents can restrict content based on specific ratings, and create a four-digit passcode to keep kids from making unauthorized in-app purchases on Sling TV.

How to set up parental controls on Sling TV

You can set up parental controls on Sling TV using your browser, the Sling TV app for smart TVs, or on the mobile app. Settings are account-specific, so when you set up your controls, the restrictions will apply to all devices you use your Sling TV account on.

To set up these restrictions on a web browser:

  1. Click here to be taken to your Sling TV account.
  2. Find your profile icon in the top-right of the screen, and click Settings in the drop-down menu.
  3. Find Content Controls on the left-hand side.
  4. Toggle Parental Controls to on, and create a four-digit passcode.
  5. Choose your content restriction options.

When using the Sling TV mobile app:

  1. Click the three-stack of horizontal lines in the top-left of the screen.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click parental controls, and enter or create your passcode.
  4. Adjust controls in accordance with your preferences.

On the Sling TV connected TV app:

  1. Open the app, and click the Settings button at the top of the left-hand menu.
  2. Click Account.
  3. Scroll to Parental Controls.
  4. Create or enter your passcode.
  5. Establish your parental controls.

What ratings can you restrict by on Sling TV?

You can choose which ratings level you want to allow on Sling TV. The streamer’s restriction levels include:

  • G/TV-G/TV-Y
  • PG/TV-PG/TV-Y7
  • PG-13/TV-14
  • R/NC-17/TV-MA

Parents can also choose to restrict purchases and rentals without a PIN, or leave them as-is. In addition, users can choose to restrict unrated content, such as news, sports, or mature titles, on Sling TV.

Do Sling TV parental controls apply to DVR content?

Yes, content restrictions established by parental controls will apply to content saved with your DVR on Sling TV.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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