Virgin TV Safety Settings

The Virgin Media Safety Settings have several options available for parents to apply. Parents should take care not to give their child the Pin number used to secure the device.

 

Restrictions Available

• • Inappropriate Content

 

How to set up a Parental Control PIN Number

• On the remote press the Menu button
• Then select the Settings PIN & Parental Controls option
• Followed by the  PIN management option
• Then the Change master PIN code option
• The default PIN Number is 0000
• Enter a PIN Number you will remember
• When prompted confirm the PIN Number by entering it again

How to restrict content by Age Rating

• On the remote press the Menu button
• Then select the Settings PIN & Parental Controls option
• Now select the Lock programmes by Age Rating option
• You will be prompted to enter your PIN Number
• A list of Age Ratings options will appear on the screen
• Select an Age Rating that is suitable for your children and select OK
• To view any content with an age rating higher than the one you have set the Pin Number will be required

How to lock specific channels

• On the remote press the Menu button
• Then select the Settings PIN & Parental Controls option
• Select the Lock /Unlock Channels option
• You can now go through the list of channels and choose which ones to lock
• The Pin Number will be required to access any channels you choose to lock

 

How to change the Parental Control PIN Number using the Virgin TV Anywhere online player

• Using an internet browser open https://www.virginmedia.ie/sign-in
• Log in using your My Virgin Media Username and Password
• Select the Settings option on the left of the page
• Then select the Parental Controls option at the top of the page
• You can now change the PIN Number within the online player

 

How to change the Parental Control PIN Number using the Virgin TV Anywhere app

• Open the Virgin TV Anywhere App on a smartphone or tablet
• Log in to the App using My Virgin Media Username and Password
• Select the Settings option
• Enter your My Virgin Media Password
• You can now change the Parental Control PIN Number from within the app