How do I set up a kids profile for IPTV?
Under Settings › Profiles, add a profile and choose Kids Profile. You decide which groups, channels and movie categories are visible and protect the other profiles with a six-digit PIN. Profiles are part of Tuner Plus and sync through iCloud.
What you need
- Tuner Plus (from the second profile)
Step by step
Create the profile
Settings › Profiles › Add Profile, then choose Kids Profile.
Allow content
Choose the groups, channels and movie categories your child may see.
Set a PIN
Set a six-digit PIN so only adults can switch profiles.
Switch profile
Tap the avatar at the top and choose the kids profile.
Good to know
- The PIN is stored encrypted in the Keychain.
- Every profile has its own favourites, My List and progress.
Why Tuner
Native on every Apple device
One SwiftUI app for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac – with Picture in Picture, AirPlay, widgets and focus navigation on Apple TV.
Stream Shield and Best source
A buffer with automatic reconnect absorbs short drop-outs. With Tuner Plus, duplicate channels (FHD, 4K, backup) become one row and Tuner recommends the most reliable one.
Sport mode
Matches recognised in your guide and bundled, with countdown and estimated match minute – for football, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, Formula 1, tennis and golf.
Live stills and From the start
Current pictures from the live programme if you want them; restart running shows when your provider offers catch-up.
No account, no tracking
No Tuner account, no analytics, no ads. Credentials stay in the Keychain, sync runs through your iCloud.
Pay once if you like
Tuner is free; Tuner Plus comes monthly, yearly or as a lifetime purchase – with Family Sharing.
FAQ
Does my child see new channels automatically?
No, the kids profile only shows what you have allowed.
Does the kids profile work on every device?
Yes, profiles sync through iCloud with Tuner Plus.