Parental Control

When you've got AUSTAR, you don't always have to be in front of the TV to keep an eye on what your kids are watching.

Parental Control lets you block TV shows on AUSTAR channels based on their censorship classification, even when you're not around. And after the kids have gone to bed, you can easily unlock the shows you want to watch with a PIN Code.

You can also use your PIN to restrict BOX OFFICE movie purchases – so there are no surprises when you get your next bill!

How to set your Parental Control:

  1. Press [setup] on your remote control, highlight Parental Control, then press [select].
  2. Highlight Classifications then press [select].
  3. Enter your 4-digit PIN using the number buttons. The default PIN is 1234 until you customise your own 4-digit parental PIN by selecting the 'Change PIN' option in the 'Parental Control' menu.
  4. Set your desired level of Parental Control based on the censorship classification by using the [up] and [down] arrows and then pressing [select].

Parental Control for
BOX OFFICE Movies

You can prevent unauthorised BOX OFFICE purchases with Parental Control.

  1. Press [setup] on your remote control, highlight Parental Control then press [select]
  2. Highlight BOX OFFICE then press [select].
  3. Enter your 4-digit PIN, select Purchase Pin and press [up].
  4. Use the button to select the Pin Required option and then press [select] to confirm.

Now all BOX OFFICE orders will require a PIN.

 

Top Parental Control Questions

Read Parental Control FAQs

Classification Guide

  • G - General exhibition
  • PG - Parental Guidance recommended for persons under 15 years
  • M - Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over
  • MA - Restrictions apply to persons under 15 years
  • R - Restricted to adults 18 years and over

Tips and Tricks

Parental Control for Adults Only

You can prevent Adult titles from appearing on your on-screen TV Guide.

  1. Press [setup] on your remote control, highlight Parental Control then press [select].
  2. Highlight BOX OFFICE then press [select].
  3. Enter your 4-digit PIN, select Adult Options and press [select].
  4. Use the [up] button to select the Hide option and then press [select] to confirm.

Now adult titles will not appear in the TV Guide or on BOX OFFICE.

Using Your Parental Control

 
 

  • Parental Control

    AUSTAR allows you to choose what your kids watch by blocking certain program classifications.

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