Netflix has launched a batch of updated and improved parental controls, allowing more granular control of the content displayed to kids and the ability to lock adult profiles with PINs. Other changes include the ability to see a child’s viewing history and the option to disable autoplay on TV shows in kids’ profiles.
Netflix has outlined the updates in a new blog post, attributing the changes to feedback received from members.
“Choice and control have always been important for our members, especially parents,” wrote Netflix’s Kids Product Manager, Michelle Parsons. “We hope that these additional controls will help parents make the right choices for their families.”
Content can be filtered by rating, and the filters are built using the ratings systems relevant to the country you’re accessing Netflix from.
Additionally, individual shows and movies can be hidden entirely from particular profiles simply by adding the titles to a block list from a simple dropdown menu search.
The new controls are live now and can be accessed via the control settings in the desktop and mobile Netflix apps.
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Source: IGN.com Netflix Updates Parental Controls to Remove Content From Searches, Filter by Rating