BBC iPlayer parental guidance lock

Controls & Settings guide

The Parental Guidance Lock is a safeguard to help you control which BBC audio and video content online that your children can listen to or watch. Alternatively, there is also a BBC iPlayer Kids app featuring tailored content for kids. We have created step-by-step guidance to help you set it up.

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What do I need?

BBC iPlayer account username and password.

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Inappropriate content

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Step by step instructions

1

Go to iPlayers Parental Guidance page

Click on the ‘Set up the parental Guidance Lock now’ button.

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2

Select the check box and click ‘Continue’

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3

Click the ‘Turn On’ button

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4

Create a 4-digit pin code

This will be required whenever an age restricted show is trying to be accessed.

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Need to know more?

Follow these links to learn more or download this information

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