Sharing a TV? YouTube now lets you lock down your account, here's how - Android Authority
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Sharing a living room screen often means sharing your digital life, which quickly leads to a cluttered home feed full of videos you never wanted to see. When housemates, partners, or kids use your streaming profile, your carefully tuned recommendations get ruined, and your private watch history is on display for anyone holding the remote. Giving viewers a simple way to restrict access solves a common daily frustration for busy households.
If you use a shared television, turn it on and open the streaming app to see which profile automatically loads. Check the account switcher or the app settings menu to find the new profile protection controls. Turning on this safeguard prevents other people in the house from casually clicking into your personal library, saving your watch queue from outside interference.
Securing your screen profile takes only a moment and ensures your living room television shows you what you actually want to watch.
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