If you are trying to lock the JioHotstar app directly on your Smart TV, here’s the truth — you cannot lock the app from the TV settings itself. JioHotstar does not provide an in-app lock option on Smart TVs like Android TV or Samsung TV. But there is a smart and working method using your phone that will automatically apply the lock on your TV as well.
Why You Need to Use Phone
JioHotstar account settings are controlled from your mobile device. Once you enable Parental Lock from your phone, it syncs with your account and applies to all devices including your Smart TV.
Method to Enable JioHotstar Password Lock (Using Phone)
Open JioHotstar app on your phone
Login using the same account or phone number that is used on your Smart TV
Go to My Space section
Open Help & Settings
Tap on Parental Lock
Set a password (PIN) and confirm it
Now the setup is complete.
From now onwards, whenever you open JioHotstar on your Smart TV, it will ask for the password before allowing access.
How to Disable JioHotstar Password Lock
If you want to remove the lock completely, follow this:
Open JioHotstar app on your phone
Go to My Space → Help & Settings
Open Parental Lock
Turn OFF the lock option
You will receive an OTP on your registered number
Enter the OTP to confirm
Once done, the password lock will be removed from all devices including your Smart TV.
Important Note
There is no direct option to lock apps like JioHotstar from TV settings on most Smart TVs. This method works because it uses account-level parental control, which is the only reliable way to secure the app.
Final Tip
If you want extra control, you can also explore TV parental control settings (available in Android TV and Samsung TV), but for JioHotstar specifically, using the mobile app method is the best and working solution.
