The subject line says it all. My 6 year old has learned to master the TV and I don't think he's quite ready for Deadpool...
I've hidden the movies I don't want him to see in my Apple TV App Library, but they are still showing up on the Device. Is there another step I need to take to hide them from the kid?
Thanks!
What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Hidden movies should not be listed in your library. The movie catalog of everything that is on sale, will be available to browse. When found through other means, hidden movies would be shown as a not-purchased item. It may still show a trailer. It may still show alternative content providers (e.g. FX, fuboTV). Hidden movies shouldn’t be playable from there as iTunes Store purchase, though.
Additionally, you can set age restrictions for video content. That should prevent playback for content above the set threshold, by needing the Restrictions PIN number for that. Restrict access to content on Apple TV - Apple Support
Additionally, consider if his own account is something for him. Then multiple users on Apple TV allows each user to have their own TV app experience, and your library/queue list/recommendations wouldn’t be presented in his user space.
It also allows any optional purchases for him to not show on your account.
What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Hidden movies should not be listed in your library. The movie catalog of everything that is on sale, will be available to browse. When found through other means, hidden movies would be shown as a not-purchased item. It may still show a trailer. It may still show alternative content providers (e.g. FX, fuboTV). Hidden movies shouldn’t be playable from there as iTunes Store purchase, though.
Additionally, you can set age restrictions for video content. That should prevent playback for content above the set threshold, by needing the Restrictions PIN number for that. Restrict access to content on Apple TV - Apple Support
Additionally, consider if his own account is something for him. Then multiple users on Apple TV allows each user to have their own TV app experience, and your library/queue list/recommendations wouldn’t be presented in his user space.
It also allows any optional purchases for him to not show on your account.
Please check your computer to see if the movie is still listed as hidden for your account. The hide procedure for movies and TV shows needs to be done on a computer. Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books - Apple Support
Unless someone else chimes in with a good idea, I would suggest to contact an expert from the Apple Support staff for further assistance. Not sure if they can still advise on the 3rd generation model. Contact Apple for support and service (phone numbers) or start your support request online (chat/email/callback).
It’s an Apple TV 3rd gen. I know hidden movies shouldn’t show up but they still do. I’ve tried restarting the Apple TV, and logging out both of my account, but I can’t figure out how to force the app to repopulate the movies.
On my computer the movies are hidden, just on in the Apple TV unit.
AppleTV (Device) not hiding movies hidden in Apple TV (App)
