GoKawiilApple brings Apple TV profiles to iPhone with iOS 27.2 beta 1
Apple's iOS 27.2 beta 1 introduces user profiles for the Apple TV app on iPhone, letting multiple people on one account switch between separate viewing histories and content settings. The feature, previously limited to tvOS since December's tvOS 26.2 update, now lets parents create child profiles without an Apple Account and restrict content to age-appropriate ratings directly from a phone or iPad.
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Profiles have been standard on rival streaming apps for years, so extending them from the TV to iPhone closes a long-standing gap in Apple's ecosystem. It's especially useful for households where kids borrow a parent's phone to watch shows, keeping recommendations relevant and content restricted without needing a separate device or account.
- iOS 27.2 beta 1 adds Apple TV profile switching to iPhone, previously exclusive to tvOS.
- Parents can create child profiles without an Apple Account and limit content by age rating.
- Users can dismiss the profile prompt entirely via a 'Don't Show This Again' option.
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