How to setup user profiles on Disney+ Hotstar

With profiles, users can have their own set of customised home screens and recommendation pages and can also set up safe streaming spaces for children.

DisneyPlus Hotstar now supports user profiles (Express Photo)

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When Disney+ Hotstar unveiled its revamped Android and iOS app a few months ago, one of the prominent new features of the update was the ability to set various user profiles. That allowed users to share their subscription with friends and family, especially the Premium plan, letting users stream content in up to 4K resolution on up to four screens simultaneously.

With profiles, users can have their own set of customised home screens and recommendation pages and can also set up safe streaming spaces for children. Here is a quick tutorial on how to set up profiles on Disney+ Hotstar.

Also read | Disney+ Hotstar gets improved UX: I used the app on phone & TV, and here’s what I think

How to setup Standard/adult profile on Disney+ Hotstar

Setting up a new user profile on Disney+ Hotstar is pretty straightforward. Make sure you have installed the latest version of Hotstar on your phone to configure user profiles.

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Open Disney+ Hotstar app
Click on My Space (which will be at the bottom right corner)
Click on edit profiles
Click on add
Enter the user name and select a profile picture
Right now, you can only select from the pre-listed profile pictures
Configure content rating (A, U/A, or U)
Click on create your profile

DisneyPlus Hotstar supports user profiles on both Android and iOS devices (Express Photo) Hotstar

You can only select profile pictures from the pre-defined list (Express Photo)

You can also set the parental lock to restrict children from accessing adult profiles with a pin.

Do note that, to disable the parental lock, an adult has to authenticate the change using the OTP sent to the primary account holder’s phone number.

How to setup Children’s profiles on Disney+ Hotstar

Open Disney+ Hotstar app
Click on My Space (which will be at the bottom right corner)
Click on edit profiles
Click on add
Enter the user name and select a profile picture
Enable the “Is this for kids” option
Select content rating (U or U/A 7+)
Click on create kids profile

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