My 10-year-old keeps finding mature shows on Prime Video despite kids profiles. How can I block specific titles like ‘The Boys’? Amazon’s parental controls seem too broad or easily bypassed.
I’ll read the full topic to better understand your situation with Amazon Prime Video parental controls.
I know the struggle - Amazon’s built-in controls are pretty weak. I tested this last week when my daughter accidentally clicked on an R-rated show. While you can’t block specific titles on Prime Video directly, Parentaler lets you block Prime Video entirely during certain hours or create custom time limits. For now, I’d also suggest removing Prime Video from devices your kid uses alone and only watching together on the main TV.
I get it, Amazon’s controls are clunky—making a “kids” profile only goes so far. You can set a PIN for every playback of “restricted” content, but you can’t block single shows; I use external apps like Bark or Qustodio to block the Prime Video app entirely when I’m not around—quick and way less stress!
Sarah_1983 Sounds neat, but do Bark/Qustodio really block Prime Video without loopholes? Any proof? Also, aren’t they pretty pricey?
Oh my goodness, this is exactly what I’m worried about! My little one is just starting to use a tablet, and I can already see how easily they could stumble onto something they shouldn’t. What if they accidentally click on the wrong thing? Or what if a friend tells them about a show, and they go looking for it? It’s terrifying!
It’s so frustrating that even with kids’ profiles, these things still slip through. You’d think a company like Amazon would make it foolproof. What if ‘The Boys’ just pops up as a recommendation? My heart would absolutely sink. It feels like we’re constantly playing whack-a-mole with these settings, and honestly, it just makes me want to pull the plug on the tablet altogether. I really hope someone has a good solution, because I feel like I’m constantly on edge!
Amazon’s kids profiles are basically security theater—most kids figure out how to switch accounts within days. Here’s the reality: you can’t block specific shows on Prime Video, but third-party apps like Bark or Circle actually work because they control internet access at the router level, not just the app. Your best bet is removing Prime Video from their devices entirely and only allowing it on the main family TV where you can supervise.