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How to Set or Disable a Password on Your LG TV — LG Help Guide

Use the Lock feature on your LG TV to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content through channels, apps, or external inputs. You can find the default password in the user manual included with your TV. Use this password to manage your TV at any time.

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What to Check First

  1. 2026 and Later TVs (webOS 26 or Later): Press the Settings button on your remote, select All Settings, General, Usage Care, Family Care, and Locks Control, then choose On or Off.
  2. 2021 to 2025 TVs (webOS 6.0 to 23): Press the Settings button on your remote, select All Settings, General, System, Safety, and Enable the Function, then choose On or Off.
  3. 2020 and Earlier TVs (webOS 5.0 or Earlier): Press the Settings button on your remote, select All Settings and Safety, then choose On or Off.
  4. Use the Lock feature on your LG TV to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content through channels, apps, or external inputs. You can find the default password in the user manual included with your TV. Use this password to manage your TV at any time.
  5. Use this feature to lock age-restricted channels, block paid content and mature apps, and restrict access to external input devices.
  6. On your TV remote, press the [Settings] (gear icon) or [Mute] button three times in a row.
  7. Select Channel Locks from the menu, then choose the channels you want to lock or unlock from the list.
  8. Select App Locks from the menu, then choose the apps you want to lock.
  9. Select Input Locks from the menu, then choose the external inputs you want to restrict.
  10. Move left or right to check the contents.

Why This Can Happen

Symptoms can have more than one cause, and the correct steps depend on the exact model, installation and operating conditions. Use the checks above to narrow the issue before service.

Safety and Model-Specific Guidance

Stop troubleshooting if you notice burning, electrical damage, unsafe heat, gas odor, refrigerant concerns, or water near electrical components. Follow the official LG USA instructions for your exact model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I check first for How to Set or Disable a Password on Your LG TV?

2026 and Later TVs (webOS 26 or Later): Press the Settings button on your remote, select All Settings, General, Usage Care, Family Care, and Locks Control, then choose On or Off.

When should I stop troubleshooting and contact LG?

Stop if the product shows signs of electrical damage, burning, leaking near electrical components, or if the recommended checks do not resolve the issue. Use LG USA support for model-specific service guidance.

Does this guidance apply to every LG model?

Not always. Controls, error codes and service steps can differ by model. Confirm the exact model number and follow the linked LG USA article for model-specific instructions.

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