Letting kids use Plex doesn’t mean giving them access to your entire horror collection. Parental controls help you create a safe, age-appropriate viewing experience.
Step 1: Create a Managed User
Go to Settings > Users & Sharing
- Click “Add Managed User”
- Set a name, color, and avatar
- Assign only the kid-safe libraries
Step 2: Set Restrictions
- Enable rating restrictions (e.g., PG or below)
- Limit trailers, extras, and other adult content
- You can also prevent downloading and sharing
Step 3: Use Separate Libraries
- Keep kids content in its own library (“Kids TV” or “Family Movies”)
- This makes filtering and access control much simpler
Optional: Use PIN Locks
- Add a PIN to adult users so kids don’t accidentally switch accounts
- Found under each user’s profile settings
Done right, kids can explore safely…and you can breathe a little easier.