Streaming & Apps
Every step is checked against the company's own help pages. Last verified Oct 14, 2026.
Streaming video
Netflix
Disney+ (with Hulu & ESPN)
YouTube & YouTube Kids
Prime Video
HBO Max
Paramount+ & Peacock
Crunchyroll
Twitch
Music & podcasts
Social & messaging
TikTok (Family Pairing)
Instagram & Meta apps (Teen Accounts)
Snapchat (Family Center)
WhatsApp, Reddit & Pinterest
Recommended starting points by age
| App | Official minimum / default | Our suggested start* |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Kids profile = kids-only titles | Kids profile under 12; adult profiles PIN-locked; require PIN for new profiles |
| Disney+ | Junior Mode = all ages; 18+ profiles default TV-MA | Junior Mode for young kids; turn off unrated/live content on teen profiles |
| YouTube | YouTube Kids / supervised under 13 | YouTube Kids for little ones; supervised account at the lowest level to start |
| Crunchyroll | Profiles default 16+ | Lower kid profiles below 16; PIN the adult profile |
| TikTok / Instagram / Snapchat / Reddit / Twitch | 13+ | Family Pairing / supervision from day one |
*Editorial opinion, not the companies'.
TVs, streamers & devices
| Roku | Create a 4-digit PIN at my.roku.com to restrict purchases, subscriptions and adding apps, plus ratings in The Roku Channel. source |
| Fire TV | Settings → Preferences → Parental Controls, then set a PIN to protect ratings, purchases and apps. Separate from Prime Video's settings. source |
| Apple TV | Settings → General → Restrictions, with a 4-digit passcode for purchases, apps, ratings and settings. source |
| iPhone / iPad | Screen Time app limits and age ratings work on top of each app's own controls. HBO Max follows stricter iOS controls. source |
| Android | Family Link sets app approvals and time limits. YouTube supervision is managed in Family Link. source |
| Consoles | YouTube supervised accounts work on PlayStation, Xbox and Switch. Use console family settings for app access. source |
| Smart TVs | Netflix and Disney+ controls can't be changed from a TV. Use a phone or browser. source |