How do I block content and manage my ULTRA TV Parental Controls?

ULTRA TV Parental Controls enables you to block content by Channel, TV ratings or Movie ratings. In addition, channels can be unlocked for a specified amount of time, Parental Controls can be managed from either the settings category on your ULTRA connected TV or by going online to My Account. The first time Parental Controls are used, a PIN will need to be created. In the Settings category, select Parental Controls. Enter a four-digit PIN on your remote and then re-enter the PIN to confirm.

To Turn on Parental Controls:

  • From the Smart Menu use the left arrow on the remote to locate the Settings card.
  • Highlight the Parental Controls setting and press the OK button on the remote.
  • If this is the 1st time that the Parental Controls have been accessed, you will need to create a 4 digit pin and confirm the 4 digit pin using the remote.
  • If a PIN has already been setup, highlight the On option and press the OK button.

How to Block or Unblock by TV Ratings:

  • Once you've navigated to the Parental Controls setting, press the OK button on the Parental Controls setting again.
  • Use the arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press the OK button.
  • Highlight the appropriate TV rating that you want to block or unblock using the up and down arrow buttons on the remote.
  • Press the OK button.
  • If the rating is being unblocked, you will be prompted to enter your PIN.

How to Block or Unblock by Movie Ratings:

  • Once you've navigated to the Parental Controls setting, press the OK button on the Parental Controls setting again.
  • Use the arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press the OK button.
  • Press the right arrow on the remote.
  • Highlight the appropriate Movie rating that you want to block or unblock using the up and down arrow buttons on the remote.
  • Press the OK button.
  • If the rating is being unblocked, you will be prompted to enter your PIN.

How to Block or Unblock by Channel:

  • Once you've navigated to the Parental Controls setting, press the OK button on the Parental Controls setting again.
  • Use the arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press the OK button.
  • Press the right arrow on the remote to the Lock By Channel section.
  • Highlight the appropriate channel that you want to block or unblock using the up and down arrow buttons on the remote.
  • Press the OK button.
  • If the rating is being unblocked, you will be prompted to enter your PIN.

To Change the Relock Timer:

  • Once you've navigated to the Parental Controls setting, press the OK button on the Parental Controls setting again.
  • Use the arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press the OK button.
  • To change the relock timer default setting, press the right arrow on the remote to the Set Relock Timer section.
  • Press the OK button.
  • Highlight the appropriate relock time that you want using the up and down arrow buttons on the remote.
  • Press the OK button.

To Turn off Parental Controls:

  • From the Smart Menu, use the left arrow on the remote to locate the Settings card.
  • Highlight the Parental Controls setting and press the OK button on the remote.
  • To turn off all Parental Controls permanently, highlight Always Off and press OK.
  • To turn off Parental Controls temporarily, highlight the 1,2,4, or 6 Hour (set on the Relock timer setting).
  • Enter your PIN to Turn off the Parental Controls.

To Reset Your Parental Control PIN Code:

  • Once you've navigated to the Parental Controls setting, press the "OK" button on the Parental Controls setting again.
  • Use the arrow buttons to highlight Settings and press the OK button.
  • Use the right arrow on the remote to highlight Change PIN.
  • Press the OK button on the remote to change the Parental Control PIN. Enter the current PIN and then enter the new PIN once. Enter it again to confirm.

Note: ULTRA TV Parental Controls will not control content from 3rd party apps.