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Before you start
You can set a PIN code to use. The method for setting/resetting a PIN code is different for each feature.
For W830K, X75K, X74H_X75H series
- Configure the parental lock settings for broadcasts. To set Parental controls, please follow the steps below:
- Press the HOME button on the remote control.
- Select
Settings. - The following steps will depend on your TV menu options
- Select Watching TV → Parental Controls.
- Select BRAVIA Settings → Parental Controls.
- Set your desired 4-digit PIN code.
- If you have forgotten your PIN code, perform one of the following methods.
For other models
- Parental lock
- Configure the parental lock settings for broadcasts, streaming channels, and other items. To set Parental controls, please follow the steps below:
- Go to Settings
- For models released in 2019 or later: use the Quick Settings button
- On the remote control, press the
Quick Settings button. - Select Settings.
- For other models: use the HOME button
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The following steps will depend on your TV menu options:
- Select System → Parental controls → Change PIN.
- Select Watching TV → Parental controls → PIN Code.
- Select Device Preferences → Parental controls → Change PIN.
- Set your desired 4-digit PIN code.
Note: If you forgot your PIN code, enter the master PIN code for your TV. If you don't know the master PIN code,
Contact the Product Support team to confirm the information.
- Restricted Profile
- This function only restricts access to the app or content specified; it doesn't limit content based on the rating. This would need to be controlled through the Parental lock function in the TV menu and app settings; follow the steps below:
- Set a PIN code for the first time:
- Press the HOME button on the remote.
- Select Settings.
- Select Device Preferences → Security & restrictions → Create restricted profile.
- Set your desired 4-digit PIN code.
- PIN code is already set:
- Press the HOME button on the remote.
- Select Settings.
- Select Device Preferences → Security & restrictions → Enter restricted profile.
Note:
- A PIN code is required to exit the Restricted profile mode or delete information from your profile while not in the Restricted profile mode.
- If you forget your Restricted Profile PIN code, you will need to perform a Factory data reset to reset the PIN.
- To perform the Factory data reset for Android TV, refer to the How to reset the Android TV to factory settings article.
