MDM restrictions supported for tvOS devices

Use of cameras

tvOS 17

No

The FaceTime app is removed from the Home Screen and third-party apps cannot use Continuity Camera.

Prevent Apple TV from going to sleep

tvOS 13

Yes

Users and tvOS cannot put the Apple TV to sleep.

Defer software updates

tvOS 12.2

Yes

Default is off.

Turn on “Set Automatically” in Date and Time settings

tvOS 12.2

Yes

Set Automatically is turned on and users cannot turn it off.

Proximity AutoFill

tvOS 12

Yes

Users’ devices will not 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 that is 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 that is 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 cannot 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 an unapproved list.

To allow all Web Clips, you must add the value com.apple.webapp to this setting.

Modify device name

tvOS 11

Yes

Users cannot change the name of the device as shown in Settings > General > About.

AirPlay security

Yes

Users cannot use AirPlay to stream content to the Apple TV.

Pair with Remote app

tvOS 10.2

Yes

Users cannot use the Apple TV Remote app to control the Apple TV.