How to Change the Account on your SHIELD

You'll sign in to your Google account as part of your SHIELD TV setup.  You need a Google account to get the most out of SHIELD TV.  You can only have one Google account signed in on your SHIELD TV at a time.

The Google account on your device is used for: Google Play Store, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Games, and YouTube.

Remove the Current Google Account

To remove the current account:

1. On the SHIELD TV Home screen, select Settings .

2. Under "Accounts," select your Google account email address.

3. Select Remove account .

4. Select OK.  Your account will be removed.

Add New Google Account

Now that the original account is removed, you can add the new account.

1. On the SHIELD TV Home screen, select Settings .

2. Under "Personal," select Add account.

3. Enter your email address and password.  Your account is now added.

Set Up and Use Restricted Profiles

You can also add an account that restricts access to certain applications.

To add a restricted profile, follow these steps:

1. On the SHIELD TV Home screen, select Settings .

2. Under "Personal," select Security & restrictions .

3. Select Restricted Profile > Create restricted user.

4. Create a 4-digit PIN of your choice when prompted.

5. You will then see a list of Allowed apps which you can allow or revoke access to.

6. Select the application and set the restriction to either "Allowed" or "Not allowed."  Downloaded applications are set to "Not allowed" by default.

7. Press to return to the Restricted Profile screen.

8. To activate the restricted profile on your SHIELD TV, select "Enter restricted profile."

9. To exit your restricted profile, from the SHIELD TV Home screen, select Restricted Profile > "Exit restricted profile."  You will be prompted for your PIN.