MDM restrictions for Apple TV devices
You can set restrictions for Apple TV devices enrolled in a mobile device management (MDM) solution. 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 MDM solutions, and they have the ability to change the default state for any restriction. To learn more about MDM restriction availability for your devices, consult your MDM vendor’s documentation.
Setting | Minimum supported operating system | Supervised | Restriction functionality | ||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
Defer software updates | tvOS 12.2 | Yes | For more information, see Test and defer software updates. Default is off. | ||||||||
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 disabled. 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 can be placed on either an approved list or a disapproved one. To allow all Web Clips, you must add the value | ||||||||
Modify device name | tvOS 11 | Yes | Users can’t change the name of the device as shown in Settings > General > About. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||