Do you wish to lock certain channels and programs that are unsuitable for children? For that, you can use the Parental Control feature on your LG Smart TV. To access this feature, go to Settings and enable the Safety option. If you tune into a locked program or channel, the screen will turn black, and the audio will get muted. So, your children or anyone else can’t access the locked content as long as you unblock it using the PIN.
This article explains how to turn on and use parental control on all LG TV models.
How to Turn On Parental Control on LG Smart TV With Remote
The steps to access the Parental Lock menu will differ depending on your LG TV’s webOS version. You can follow the corresponding procedure to do so.
For webOS 21 and Above Models
1. Turn on your LG Smart TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Scroll down and choose All Settings from the menu.
3. Choose the General option and click the System option.
4. In the System section, choose Safety and turn it ON.
5. Input a password. Check the user manual to know the default password.
6. To unlock the child lock, click the Safety option and turn it Off.
For webOS 5.0 or Earlier Models
1. Hit the Settings button on the LG TV remote.
2. From the left side pane, click All Settings and select General.
3. On the next menu, click the Safety option and turn it On.
4. Input a password in the field using a keypad.
5. To disable the parental lock, click the Safety option and choose Off.
Enable Restrictions on LG Smart TV Using Parental Controls
Once you set a password, you will see the following options in the Safety menu. At your convenience, choose any of these options.
- TV Program Locks – Restrict specific programs based on their ratings.
- Channel Locks – Restrict the specific TV channel.
- Application Locks – Restrict certain apps installed on your TV.
- Input Locks – Block someone from accessing certain inputs on your TV.
After selecting the locks option, the corresponding menu will appear. From there, you can lock/unlock the necessary content.
Turn On Parental Controls on LG Smart TV Without Remote
If the LG TV remote is not working, don’t worry. You can use the LG TV remote app to turn on Parental Lock without a remote. The LG ThinQ app is one such app you can use to operate any LG Smart TV running webOS. You can install the LG ThinQ app on your smartphone (Android or iPhone) from the Play Store or App Store. For this app to work, you must connect your LG TV to WiFi, which should be the same as your phone.
Reset Parental Control PIN on LG Smart TV
The default PIN to enable the Safety feature is 0000. If you want to reset the PIN on LG TV, follow these steps.
- For old models: Go to Settings > Safety > Reset PIN Code.
- For new models: Go to Settings > General > System > Safety > Reset PIN Code.
Use Family Settings on LG Smart TV
Remember, the parental control feature will not help you control your TV’s screen time. We recommend users use the Family Settings feature to set a time limit.
Usage Limit Setting helps to restrict TV usage to a particular duration. If the limit is exceeded, it will display a prompt to enter a password. Your LG TV will turn off if you don’t enter a password within 2 minutes.
To enable a time limit on your LG TV, go to Settings → All Settings → General → Family Settings → Usage Limit Setting → Enter a specific duration.
If you want to check the screen time, you can navigate to the Family Settings and click on Screen Timer Report (Settings → All Settings → General → Family Settings → Screen Time Report). You can view all the usage statistics on a daily and weekly basis.
If you face a struggle accessing the Parental Control feature on your LG Smart TV, contact the LG Customer Service for further assistance.