Last updated: August 14, 2026
Restrictions
This page covers tvOS Restrictions in ManageEngine MDM, enabling administrators to configure and enforce device-level controls on managed Apple TV devices. Administrators can allow or restrict device functionality such as modifying the device name, sleep mode, and screen saver, apply advanced security settings including AirPlay access and Remote app pairing, and set content rating limits for movies, TV shows, and apps. The status of each restriction can be verified per device under Inventory → Restrictions.
You can configure various restrictions on the managed devices, as per the requirements of your organization. You can allow or restrict users to modify device name, explicit content, and set advanced security restrictions.
The status of restrictions imposed using MDM for a particular device, is shown under Inventory->Restrictions. When no restrictions are imposed by MDM, by default the status is displayed as Allowed.
| PROFILE SETTINGS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY | |
| Allow user to modify device name | Allow/Restrict the user from modifying the name of the device. |
| Prevent devices from entering Sleep Mode | Allow/Restrict the device from entering Sleep Mode. |
| Device date and time | Date and time can be set automatically on the device, based on the current network and location or it can be left to the user to configure. |
| Screen saver | Allow/Restrict Apple TV’s automatic screen saver. Applicable only for devices running tvOS 15.4 or later. |
| ADVANCED SECURITY | |
| Incoming AirPlay requests | Allow/Restrict incoming AirPlay requests. |
| Request passwords from devices in proximity | Allow/Restrict devices request their passwords with other devices in proximity. |
| Pair Apple TV with Remote app and Control Center widget | Allow/Restrict pairing Apple TV with Remote app and Control Center widget. |
| Force password for AirPlay incoming requests | Enable/Disable prompting password for all AirPlay incoming requests during device pairing. |
| CONTENT RATINGS | |
| Erotic content | Allow/Restrict erotic content. |
| Explicit Music & Podcasts | Allow/Restrict explicit music and podcasts. |
| Maximum Allowable Ratings for Movies | Allow/Restrict to view movies based on the specified ratings. |
| Maximum Allowable Ratings for TV shows | Allow/Restrict to view TV shows based on the specified ratings. |
| Maximum Allowable Ratings for Apps | Allow/Restrict to use apps based on the specified ratings. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I check whether a restriction was actually applied to a device?
Go to Inventory -> Restrictions for the specific device. If MDM hasn't imposed any restriction, the status shows as Allowed by default.
Is the screen saver restriction supported on all tvOS devices?
No. The Screen saver restriction only applies to Apple TV devices running tvOS 15.4 or later.
Can I control how content is rated on managed Apple TV devices?
Yes. You can set Maximum Allowable Ratings for Movies, TV shows, and Apps, and separately allow or restrict erotic content and explicit music and podcasts.