There are two types of parental controls you can set up to ensure kids watch only age appropriate Showmax content: Age Restrictions and Profile PIN.
Setting Age Restrictions
Age restrictions limit the profile to viewing content suitable for the chosen age and below. To change the Age Restrictions on a profile:
- Log into showmax.com or launch the Showmax app.
- Access the Profiles screen via the Profile icon on the nav bar.
- Choose the profile you want to edit.
- Click on the pencil icon below the profile name.
- In Settings, go to Age Restriction.
- Select Change.
- Enter your Showmax password.
Now you can choose between 3 levels of Age Restriction:
- Family - Restricts the profile to family-friendly shows rated PG and below. Content may contain mature themes which are unsuitable for young children.
- Teen – Restricts the profile to content with ratings 13+ and 16+, or below. Parental guidance is required.
- Adult - 18 - There are no content restrictions. Content may contain explicitly language, violence, substance abuse, sex and nudity.
If you're looking for even younger age restrictions, you can also create a Kids Profile.
Don't forget to Save.
Creating a Profile PIN
Once you set up a Profile PIN, you'll need it every time you want to play content from that profile.
- Log into showmax.com or launch the Showmax app.
- Access the Profiles screen via the Profile icon on the nav bar.
- Choose the profile you want to edit.
- Click on the pencil icon below the profile name.
- In Settings, turn the Profile PIN toggle on.
- Enter your password.
- Create and confirm the four-digit PIN.
- Don't forget to Save.
You can change, reset or switch off your Profile PIN at any time from the Profile Settings menu.