{"id":896,"date":"2012-08-15T21:27:33","date_gmt":"2012-08-15T21:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.xctechs.com\/vlogs\/?p=896"},"modified":"2012-08-15T21:27:33","modified_gmt":"2012-08-15T21:27:33","slug":"xbmc-addons-parental-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xctechs.info\/?p=896","title":{"rendered":"XBMC Addons &#8211; Parental Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since many people have been stressing that they\u2019d like to be able to lock their children out of certain addons, specifically ones that are adult in nature. While XBMC doesn\u2019t currently support Parental Control, there is a new program addon that will allow you to Password Protect specific addons that you\u2019ve installed. This doesn\u2019t seem to work with all addons yet, keep that in mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADDING PASSWORD PROTECTION TO XBMC ADDONS FOR PURPOSES OF PARENTAL CONTROL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Requirements<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Downloads\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/download\/\">XBMC Parental Control<\/a>\u00a0Program Addon (can be installed through\u00a0<a title=\"Fusion: Easy Addon Installation for XBMC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/2012\/04\/24\/fusion-easy-addon-installation-for-xbmc\/\">Fusion Installer<\/a>\u00a0using the guide below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Step 1<\/em><\/strong>: Launch XBMC, and Navigate to the \u201cSYSTEM\u201d menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.52.31 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.52.31-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.52.31 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 2<\/em><\/strong>: Click on the \u201cAdd-ons\u201d menu on the side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.52.34 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.52.34-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.52.34 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 3<\/em><\/strong>: Choose the \u201cInstall from zip file\u201d function.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.52.38 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.52.38-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.52.38 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 4<\/em><\/strong>: Select the \u201cfusion\u201d server folder. Skip this step and the next if you\u2019re installing using conventional upload method instead of Fusion Installer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.52.42 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.52.42-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.52.42 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 5<\/em><\/strong>: Navigate to the \u201cxpert-advanced\u201d folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.52.46 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.52.46-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.52.46 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 6<\/em><\/strong>: Select the \u201cscript.video.parentalcontrols-1.4.10.zip\u201d file from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.52.50 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.52.50-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.52.50 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 7<\/em><\/strong>: Go back to the main menu and open the \u201cPROGRAMS\u201d menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.53.01 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.53.01-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.53.01 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 8<\/em><\/strong>: Launch the \u201cParental Controls\u201d program addon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.53.04 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.53.04-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.53.04 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 9<\/em><\/strong>: Choose a passcode when prompted, you can use any variation of arrow directions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.45.53 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.45.53-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.45.53 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 10<\/em><\/strong>: Confirm your chosen passcode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.45.57 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.45.57-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.45.57 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 11<\/em><\/strong>: You\u2019ll now be displayed a list of installed addons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.53.56 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.53.56-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.53.56 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 12<\/em><\/strong>: Click on the addon that you wish to protect. We\u2019re going to use \u201cVeetle\u201d as an example.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.54.02 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.54.02-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.54.02 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 13<\/em><\/strong>: Close the settings window and return to the main menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.46.23 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.46.23-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.46.23 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 14<\/em><\/strong>: Go to the \u201cAdd-ons\u201d menu under the \u201cVIDEOS\u201d heading.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 9.37.44 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-9.37.44-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 9.37.44 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 15<\/em><\/strong>: Open the \u201cVeetle\u201d video addon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.54.13 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.54.13-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.54.13 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 16<\/em><\/strong>: It will show that all the content is blocked because specific ratings aren\u2019t available for videos in this addon, click on the line that says \u201cBlocked\u201d to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.54.19 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.54.19-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.54.19 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 17<\/em><\/strong>: Enter your chosen passcode when prompted to unlock the content.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.54.23 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.54.23-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.54.23 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Step 18<\/em><\/strong>: Enjoy the plugin as usual.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Screen Shot 2012-08-13 at 8.54.27 PM\" src=\"http:\/\/www.xbmchub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2012-08-13-at-8.54.27-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2012 08 13 at 8.54.27 PM Parental Control for XBMC Addons\" width=\"529\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Congratulations<\/strong>! Now you won\u2019t have to experience the awkward moment of explaining to your children about what they saw on the television tonight. Please note that in our tests it did not work with all plugins so tread with caution.<\/p>\n<p>( Thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/xbmchub.com\">xbmchub.com<\/a> for info and pix )<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since many people have been stressing that they\u2019d like to be able to lock their children out of certain addons, specifically ones that are adult in nature. While XBMC doesn\u2019t currently support Parental Control, there is a new program addon that will allow you to Password Protect specific addons that you\u2019ve installed. 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