How do I use parental controls on the website?

Setting up a parental lock听is the best way to control what your children have access to on 大象传媒 iPlayer. Click on the relevant question to find the answer you're looking for:


How do I set up the lock?

If a programme has been flagged with parental guidance, it will feature a clear label and a G symbol. Look out for a red听G towards the bottom left.

Image of a programme on the iPlayer website with the parental guidance label highlighted at the bottom

  1. Hit the Play button and, when prompted, click听Turn On PG Lock.

    Image of the Parental Guidance explanation
  2. Choose and enter a four digit PIN and press Play.

    Image of the Parental Guidance screen when a PIN is being set up. The numbers appear as grey dots for security

Your PIN is now set. Next time you try to watch something that we've suggested isn't suitable for kids, you'll see a message explaining why, and you'll have to enter your PIN before you watch.

Image of the Parental Guidance lock displaying when a new programme is selected

You can also set the lock听via the听.听


You'll need to make sure cookies are enabled on your browser so that the 大象传媒 iPlayer website can remember your parental controls settings. You can find more information about cookies on the .



How do I turn off the lock?

  1. Click playon any programme with a guidance label, then select the Manage your lock option.

    Image of the Parental Guidance PIN request screen with 'Manage Parental Guidance' highlighted underneath
  2. You'll be brought to the Parental Controls page where you can select Turn off PG Lock.

    Screenshot of the iPlayer Parental Guidance page on the website with 'Switch off Parental Guidance' highlighted at the bottom
  3. Enter your PIN and select Unlock. All programmes will now be unlocked.

When you want to switch the parental lock back on again, head to the听 to manage your lock.

What if I forget my password (or don't remember setting up a lock)?

If you forget your password or PIN or you believe you never set up a lock to begin with, you will need to clear your browser history. If you're not sure how to do this, read the听How do I clear the cache?听page which explains how to clear your browser history.

How do I change the lock's password or PIN?

To change your lock's details, you will need to delete the cookies from your browser (check the听How do I clear the cache?page if you're not sure how to do this), then set up a new parental guidance lock from the听.

What are the terms and conditions for using the parental guidance lock?

If you permit a child to use your device, you are solely responsible for determining whether the 大象传媒 content is appropriate for that child to view. The 大象传媒 parental guidance lock provides a way to help you control how guidance-labelled 大象传媒 content may be played on your device. If you turn on the parental guidance lock, your browser will not be able to access guidance-labelled content unless you type in your password or PIN.