Is there any way to disable new users from logging on?

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Is there any way to disable new users from logging on?

Is there a mechanism to restrict new user access on my Apple TV device? While I appreciate the platform's features, I am concerned about the potential for unauthorized users to log in when visiting my home.

Additionally, is it possible to secure individual user profiles with a password or keycode to prevent tampering with personalized settings and recommendations? The presence of parental controls seems somewhat moot if someone can easily bypass them by logging into my account.

Thank you,

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 17

Posted on Sep 18, 2023 11:35 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 18, 2023 11:49 AM in response to williamhart446

Apple TVs have no login like a computer. You add your user account to it, and can access your subscriptions and content directly without any further authentication.

Anybody can turn on the Apple TV and use it.

Don't believe any other streaming box has such a feature. Being in your home, one would think it would not ba affected by unauthorized users. You can of course hide the Remote, so nobody can actually use the Apple TV.

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Answer 2

magic229

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May 30, 2024 8:20 AM in response to williamhart446

This is an important feature for the growing number of short-term vacation rental homeowners like me who want to offer guests the Apple TV experience without allowing them to log out of my primary account and log in to their own. We constantly have to check and delete profiles from our Apple TV devices and it's annoying.

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