You can use these instructions to set a PIN code to use for parental lock settings or a restricted profile for broadcast (cable/antenna) signals and streaming channels. The instructions to cancel or reset a PIN code are different with each feature and depend on the model you have. Check your TV
manuals
if you need model-specific instructions.
Note: To check the type of your TV, refer to the article How to check if your BRAVIA TV is a Google TV™, Android TV™, or other TV.
See the section for your TV model, then check How to set or cancel a PIN code.
Before you start
- Make sure your TV has the latest software installed.
Downloads are posted on your model support page.
- If you forgot your Parental lock PIN code, enter the master PIN code for your TV.
- You can only change your PIN code from your profile if you're not in the Restricted profile mode.
W8K, X74K, X75K, W8, X7, and X75H series
Other Google TV models, and Android TV models listed below
Target Android TV models: A8H, A9S, X9000H, X80H, X81H, X85H, X90H, X91H, X95H (49, 85), X95H (55, 65, 75), Z8H, Z9H series
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Restrict access to apps and other content. To set up a Restricted Profile, please follow the steps below:
- If setting your first PIN
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select
Settings. - Select Device Preferences → Security & restrictions → Create restricted profile.
- Set your desired 4-digit PIN code.
- If you have already set up a PIN
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- Select Device Preferences → Security & restrictions → Enter restricted profile.
Your PIN code is also required to do the following.
- Exit Restricted profile mode
- Delete information from your profile while not in Restricted profile mode
If you have forgotten your PIN code, check the following.
- When exiting Restricted profile mode, contact Sony Customer Support to confirm the master PIN code.
- When deleting information from your profile while not in Restricted profile mode, perform a Factory data reset.
Other Android TV models
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Configure the parental control or parental lock settings for broadcasts, streaming channels, and other items. To set Parental controls or Parental lock, please follow the steps below:
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options:
- Select Watching TV → Parental controls or Parental lock.
- Select Watching TV → Parental controls → PIN Code.
- Select Parental lock → PIN Code.
- Set your desired 4-digit PIN code.
If you have forgotten your PIN code, enter the master PIN code for your TV.
Note: Contact Sony Customer Support to confirm the master PIN code.
Configure the parental controls or parental lock settings for broadcasts. To set Parental controls or Parental lock (Broadcast), please follow the steps below:
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options:
- Select Watching TV → Parental controls.
- Select Watching TV → Parental controls → Parental lock (Broadcast) → PIN Code.
- Select Watching TV → Parental lock (Broadcast) → PIN Code.
- Select Parental lock (Broadcast) → PIN Code.
- Set your desired 4-digit PIN code.
If you have forgotten your PIN code, enter the master PIN code for your TV.
Note: Contact Sony Customer Support to confirm the master PIN code.
Configure the parental controls or parental lock settings for streaming channels. Only available when the TV is connected to the Internet and the specific app is installed.
To set Parental controls or Parental lock (Streaming channels), please follow the steps below:
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options:
- Select Watching TV → Parental controls.
- Select Watching TV → Parental controls → Parental lock (Streaming channels).
- Select Watching TV → Parental lock (Streaming channels).
- Select Parental lock (Streaming channels).
- Set your desired 4-digit PIN code.
If you have forgotten your PIN code, perform a Factory data reset of your TV. If you need to enter a PIN code when performing the Factory data reset, enter the master PIN code for your TV.
Notes:
Restrict access to apps and other content. To set up a Restricted Profile, please follow the steps below:
- If setting your first PIN
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options:
- Select Device Preferences → Security & restrictions → Create restricted profile.
- Select Security & restrictions → Create restricted profile or Restricted profile.
- Set a new PIN.
- Re-enter the new PIN.
- If there is an application that you want to set as exempt, select the application and set it to Allowed.
- Press the BACK button to return, and select Enter restricted profile.
- If you have already set up a PIN
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options:
- Select Device Preferences → Security & restrictions → Enter restricted profile.
- Select Security & restrictions → Enter restricted profile.
Your PIN code is also required to do the following.
- Exit Restricted profile mode
- Delete information from your profile while not in Restricted profile mode
If you have forgotten your PIN code, check the following.
- When exiting Restricted profile mode, contact Sony Customer Support to confirm the master PIN code.
- When deleting information from your profile while not in Restricted profile mode, perform a Factory data reset.
