Device management restrictions for Apple TV devices

You can set restrictions for Apple TV devices that enroll in a device management service. The default state for all restrictions listed below is on unless the words “Default is off” are in the Restriction Functionality column.

Note: Not all restrictions are available in all device management services, and they have the ability to change the default state for any restriction. To learn more about device management restriction availability for your devices, consult your developer’s device management service documentation.

Setting

Minimum supported operating system

Supervised

Restriction functionality

Use of cameras

tvOS 17

No

The FaceTime app is removed from the Home Screen and third-party apps can’t use Continuity Camera.

Prevent Apple TV from going to sleep

tvOS 13

Yes

Users and tvOS can’t put the Apple TV to sleep.

Turn on “Set Automatically” in Date and Time settings

tvOS 12.2

Yes

Set Automatically is turned on and users can’t turn it off.

Proximity AutoFill

tvOS 12

Yes

Users’ devices won’t advertise themselves to nearby devices for passwords by use of Proximity AutoFill.

Playback of explicit music, video, and podcast content

tvOS 11.3

No

Explicit music or video content purchased from the iTunes Store or downloaded from the Podcasts app is hidden. Explicit content is flagged by content providers, such as record labels, when sold through the iTunes Store.

Explicit content in Apple Books

tvOS 11.3

No

Explicit content purchased from Apple Books is hidden. Explicit content is flagged by content providers when sold through the Books app.

Ratings region

tvOS 11.3

No

Ratings are set by selecting one of nine different regions. This setting can’t be turned off. The default is United States.

Define content ratings

tvOS 11.3

No

The maximum allowed ratings are selected for movies, TV shows, and apps purchased in iTunes.

Restrict app usage

tvOS 11

Yes

Any apps other than Settings or Phone (on iPhone) can be placed on either an approved list or a disapproved one.

To allow all Web Clips, you need to add the value com.apple.webapp.

Important: Add com.apple.ShortcutsActions to this restriction’s array if a Shortcut action requires permission to run.

Modify device name

tvOS 11

Yes

Users can’t change the name of the device as shown in Settings > General > About.

App Lock

tvOS 10.2

Yes

Allows only a single app to be used on an Apple TV.

AirPlay security

tvOS 10.2

Yes

Users can’t use AirPlay to stream content to the Apple TV.

Pair with Remote app

tvOS 10.2

Yes

Users can’t use the Apple TV Remote app to control Apple TV.

Published Date: December 17, 2025
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