I’ve set up restrictions on my Apple TV so that a passcode must be entered to open any app, in order to prevent my 6yo from opening YouTube, games etc. without my permission.
But he can clearly see what the passcode is as I enter it on the tv! 🤦 Having to make him look away every time is getting pretty tedious.
Is there a way to enter the passcode without it being presented on the TV? Such as using my iPhone.
Hello nicholas1601,
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities and for reviewing the related article If you're asked to enter an AirPlay password on Apple TV. We'd like to offer our support.
The available option to enter your Apple TV restrictions passcode will typically be present on the Apple TV. However, your experience with Apple's products is helpful for future tvOS updates. Feel free to leave that feedback here:
In the meantime, check out what you can do with parental controls for Apple TV:
Restrict access to content on Apple TV
We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.
It turns out you can use the iPhone! When the passcode appears on the TV a temporary notification will appear on your iPhone which opens a passcode input screen, allowing you to enter the passcode without presenting it on the television.
How can I enter the AppleTV restriction passcode without presenting it on the TV?
