Start with the Real Reason – Why Blocking Adult Content Is Important
When you are using any free IPTV app like HD Streamz one big issue that comes is adult or 18+ content. Every time you open it some channels are not family friendly. If kids are around or you watching with family then it feel very embrassing. But luckily HD Streamz give few options to stop these channels from showing again and again.
Let’s talk how you can block them and make HD Streamz totaly kid friendly.
Is There Any Parental Control in HD Streamz?
To be honest there is no official ‘Parental Control’ section in HD Streamz like Netflix or YouTube Kids. But still it give few features by which you can limit what is shown. So you can say its kind of manual method but it still works if you follow steps corectly.
Set A Password Lock – Step That Works
One trick that help a lot is setting up password in HD Streamz app. When you do this no one can go in app without entering that pass. To do this follow these steps:
- Open HD Streamz
- Tap on Settings icon
- Find “App Lock” or “Security” option
- Turn it ON and set a strong passcode
This will stop kids from opening the app without permision. But it only locks the app not specific channels. So next step is more important.
Use Filter Category Option to Hide Adult Channels
Some users don’t even notice that HD Streamz offer category filters. In categories there are adult channels shown like “XXX” or “Hot”. You can remove these by doing this:
- Tap on the 3 line menu
- Go to “Categories” or “Genres”
- Uncheck the 18+ or adult option
- Save and restart the app
Now those channels will not be shown in main list. It’s a simple but efective step.
Manually Block or Hide Specific Channels
Sometime even after filter you still see some channels that show wrong type of content. Here you can do manual block like this:
- Tap and hold the channel name
- A pop-up comes
- Tap on “Hide” or “Not Interested”
This trick hide that channel from showing again and again in your feed.
Use a Custom DNS App to Block Adult Content
If you want more control then use DNS filtering app. These apps block adult content from your whole device. One example is Safe Surff or CleanBrowsing DNS.
- Download DNS app from PlayStore
- Select “Family Mode” or “Kid Safe” DNS
- Activate it
- Now even if HD Streamz try to open adult content it get blocked
- This is strong level safety for all apps not just HD Streamz.
Disable Auto Update to Avoid Adult Content Coming Back
After new updates sometimes app bring back the hidden channels. So best is to turn off auto update from PlayStore:
- Go to PlayStore
- Find HD Streamz
- Tap 3 dots
- Turn off auto update
Now your current settings will stay as it is.
Final Tips to Keep HD Streamz Safe for All Ages
Never give kids full access to phone where HD Streamz is installed
- Always check Settings every few days
- If new adult channels show up hide them quickly
- Use third party app lockers if HD Streamz lock is not working
Blocking adult content need little bit manual work in HD Streamz but once you do it the app become good for family usage. Many users don’t even know these hidden settings exist.
Comman Mistakes to Avoid
Don’t think filtering once is enough. Some content may come back after update
- Don’t forget to set app lock
- Never leave HD Streamz open in background
- Avoid using cracked or mod versions which show more adult ads
Conclusion – Clean HD Streamz for Peace of Mind
HD Streamz is powerful IPTV app but it come with both good and bad channels. If you care about your home environmant then taking these steps is must. You can easily make it 90% safe for kids. Full 100% can be done by using DNS level blocking. Take few minuts now to apply the settings and your future will be tension free. No more adult channels showing randomly and you can enjoy movies or shows without worry.