Netflix announces parental control updates for families stuck in the lockdown

Netflix has released updated parental control options to ensure kids don’t watch inappropriate content while parents work from home. With a nation-wide lockdown still in effect due to the Coronavirus outbreak, kids can easily be found glued to TV screens. So it falls upon parents to keep a check on the kind of shows and movies their kids watch, especially in isolation.

“Every family is different. It’s why we’re investing in a wide variety of kids and family films and TV shows from all over the world - including award-winning animated films like Klaus, series such as Mighty Little Bheem and interactive shows like Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal,” writes Michelle Parsons, Kids Product Manager, Netflix in a blog post.

These new tools will help parents monitor and control the catalogue of titles their kids get access to. Perhaps, the biggest update to Parental Control options comes in the form of the ability to filter out specific titles from the Kids profile. There’s an age filter as well that takes into account the ratings of the titles.

So, parents can now tailor the overall experience of Netflix for their kids with only appropriate content that’s fit for watching at that age. Additionally, parents can now monitor their kids' Netflix history and also control autoplay of episodes in Kids profile.

“Choice and control have always been important for our members, especially parents. We hope that these additional controls will help parents make the right choices for their families,” Parsons added.

All of these parental controls and more are now neatly grouped under the profile and Parental Control hub in account settings. You can visit Netflix account settings on laptops or mobile phones to access the new parental control tools.

In Comparison, Prime Video offers parental controls in the form of viewing restrictions based on maturity ratings of a particular show or movie. So for instance in India, all movies certified by CBFC that have been given a U certificate are appropriate for kids to watch, however, a movie needs to be U/A certified for 7+ and 13+ kids. The Prime Video app also allows you to set up an individual pin for different devices for access.

Disney+ Hotstar, on the other hand, offers a toggle button to switch to Kids mode that filters out age-appropriate content for watching. Beyond that, the service doesn’t offer advanced control and monitoring tools like Netflix and Prime Video.

With that, if you’re sitting bored at home, you might want to check out our list of best superhero shows on Netflix.

 

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