You see, YouTube is a great platform, however, there can also be content that is not suitable for young kids. While the parents can choose to not have the YouTube app installed, that is not enough, as you could easily install the app and watch it again. So, how do you block the YouTube app on any Roku device?
How to Block YouTube on a Roku Device
To get this process working, there are two things that you will need,
Your Roku TV Your PC or smartphone
Uninstall the YouTube App from the Roku TV
The first part of blocking the YouTube app on your Roku TV is uninstalling the app. Follow these steps to uninstall the YouTube app on your Roku TV. With the YouTube app uninstalled or removed from your Roku TV, it is time to now lock or block the YouTube app on your Roku TV.
Block the YouTube App on your Roku TV
Now that you have uninstalled the YouTube app from the Roku TV, it is time to block or lock the app. The only way to avoid having the kids re-install the YouTube app is by setting up a lock or PIN for it. Yes, you can set up a PIN to any channel or app that you like on your Roku TV. Only when the PIN has been entered, the channel or app can be installed on the Roku TV. Here is how you lock an app on your Roku TV. Yes, the person can still find the channel from the channel store, but they will no longer be able to install it unless they enter the 4-digit PIN. Closing Thoughts This concludes everything that you need to know if you want to block the YouTube channel on your Roku TV or almost any app. In fact with this method, you can also prevent other family members or users of your Roku TV from making purchases for any streaming app or services. This is one of the best ways to help reduce the TV time for your kids, especially if they like to stream or watch content for long durations.
How to Change Account on Roku TV How to Change Input on Roku TV How to Reset JVC Roku TV How to Clear Cache of Sharp Roku TV [3 Ways] Does Onn Roku TV have Bluetooth? How Many Hz is a 24-inch or 32-inch Onn Roku TV
