๐Ÿ“˜ Step-by-Step Tutorial

Block Apps

Prevent specific apps from running on TV devices

Module: Settings
Difficulty: Intermediate
2 min
2 steps

Overview

Prevent specific apps from running on TV devices. Follow the steps below to complete this task.

๐Ÿ“‚ Settings Intermediate โฑ 2 min ๐Ÿ“‹ 2 steps
Navigate to Block Apps
Open from sidebar

Go to Settings › Block Apps. Blocked apps are prevented from launching on guest TV screens.

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https://client.smartiv.tv/settings/block-apps
Block Apps page with app blocklist management.
Block Apps page with app blocklist management.
Block an Application
Add an app to the blocklist

Click Add New and enter the app package name (e.g. com.example.app). Once added, the app will be blocked on all assigned devices.

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https://client.smartiv.tv/settings/block-apps
Blocklist table with package names and action buttons.
Blocklist table with package names and action buttons.
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TipYou can get an app package name from the device app info screen or the Play Store URL.