How to Configure Streaming Profiles
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tested on
- tvOS 18.0 - Apple TV 4K
- You will need
- Streaming device remote, Active subscription credentials
Step by step
Navigate to the Account menu
Open your streaming application on your television. Use your remote to navigate to the user avatar icon, usually located in the top navigation bar or the side menu.
Note: If you are already logged in, the icon will display your current profile image.Select the Add Profile option
Within the account menu, select the option labeled Add Profile or New Profile. This command triggers the creation wizard for a blank user instance.
Assign a profile name and icon
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a unique name for the user. Select a designated avatar or color theme to distinguish this profile from others in the list.
Note: Choose an icon that is visually distinct to prevent selection errors.Set parental control preferences
Toggle the Kid's Profile switch if the account is for a child. This restricts content access based on age-appropriate ratings predefined by the service.
Note: Always verify the maturity rating lock after saving your changes.Save the new profile settings
Select the Save or Done button at the bottom of the screen. The application will refresh, and the new profile will appear in the main user selection menu.