How to Set Up Parental Controls on ShemarooMe
Learn how to create a safe viewing environment for your family with our comprehensive parental control features.
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Introduction
As a parent, you want to ensure your children have access to age-appropriate content on streaming platforms. ShemarooMe offers robust parental control features that allow you to restrict content based on maturity ratings and categories. This guide will walk you through setting up and customizing these controls to create a safe viewing environment for your family.
Why Use Parental Controls?
Parental controls serve several important purposes:
- Content Filtering: Block inappropriate content based on maturity ratings
- Screen Time Management: Limit how much time children spend watching
- Purchase Prevention: Restrict unauthorized content purchases
- Peace of Mind: Know exactly what your children are watching
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1. Accessing Parental Controls
To begin setting up parental controls:
- Open the ShemarooMe app on your device
- Navigate to "Account Settings" (usually found in the profile menu)
- Select "Parental Controls" from the options
2. Creating a PIN
The foundation of parental controls is a secure PIN:
- Toggle "Enable Parental Controls" to ON
- Enter a 4-digit PIN (avoid obvious combinations like 1234)
- Confirm your PIN by entering it again
- Remember this PIN as it will be required to change settings
Tip: Choose a PIN that's easy for you to remember but hard for children to guess. Avoid using birthdays or anniversaries.
3. Setting Content Restrictions
Now you can define what content is accessible:
- Select "Content Restrictions"
- Choose the maximum content rating allowed (options include U, U/A 7+, U/A 13+, U/A 16+, and A)
- Optionally, block specific categories like Horror or Crime
- Save your settings (you may need to enter your PIN)
Note: Content ratings are based on Indian certification standards. U is suitable for all ages, while A is restricted to adults.
4. Creating a Kids Profile
For better control, set up a dedicated profile for your child:
- Go to "Profile Management" in account settings
- Select "Add Profile" and choose "Kids Profile"
- Customize the profile name and avatar
- The profile will automatically apply your content restrictions
Advanced Features
Viewing History
Monitor what your children are watching:
- Access the viewing history for each profile
- See dates, times, and duration of viewing sessions
- Identify any attempts to access restricted content
Purchase Controls
Prevent unauthorized purchases:
- Enable "Require PIN for Purchases" in settings
- This applies to both rentals and premium content
- Also covers in-app purchases if available
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Forgotten PIN
If you forget your PIN, you can reset it by verifying your account email. Go to "Parental Controls" and select "Forgot PIN." Follow the instructions sent to your registered email address.
Settings Not Applying
Ensure you've properly saved the settings after making changes. Some devices may require you to restart the app for changes to take full effect. Also verify that you're checking the correct profile.
Content Still Accessible
Check that all profiles have appropriate restrictions. Some content may be accessible through search if not properly restricted. Consider creating dedicated kids profiles rather than restricting the main profile.
Final Thoughts
Setting up parental controls on ShemarooMe is a straightforward process that provides significant benefits for families. By taking the time to configure these settings properly, you can create a safe and appropriate viewing environment for your children while still enjoying the platform's extensive content library yourself.
Pro Tip: Regularly review your parental control settings and viewing history. As children grow older, you may want to adjust the content restrictions to match their maturity level.
ShemarooMe Team
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