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Content limits by age rating

Alongside Parental Control's PIN-protected folders, admins can give each person an age limit. Titles rated above it disappear for that person everywhere — the server enforces it, so no app can get round it.
Parental Control: protect folders with a PIN — Protect a folder with a PIN so children can't open it on any TV, phone or computer, and how to unlock it.

Set a limit (web app)

  1. 1Settings → People.
  2. 2Next to the person, choose a Content limit: Young children (G, U, TV-Y), Children (PG, TV-PG), Up to 12/12A, Up to PG-13/TV-14, Up to 15/16, or Up to R/TV-MA.
  3. 3Untick or tick show unrated titles: titles with no rating are hidden from limited people unless you allow them.

Where ratings come from

  • .nfo files next to your media (mpaa / certification)
  • The file's own tags (e.g. iTunes content ratings)
  • Online details with your free TMDB key (US ratings)
  • Episodes use their show's rating; trailers and other versions use their film's

Together with Parental Control

Use both: a limit for everyday browsing, and a PIN on folders that should stay closed whatever their rating.

Questions

Can a limited person change it?

No — only admins can set limits, and the owner can't be limited.

Does it apply on TVs?

Yes: web app, phones, tablets, computers, Apple TV, Android TV and Samsung/LG TVs all get the filtered library from the server.

Last updated 2026-11-12.