Is there a way I can add a lock on tv startup, or just individually lock the apps, preferably without any third-party applications? I did manage to find a setting that says "Parental" which asks a password but nothing happens when I set it or change it and there are no other settings inside the menu.
Before anyone asks, the lock is for me. I want to stop myself from turning the tv on but not everyone else in the house. I have exams coming up and unless I lock myself out, I'll keep procrastinating.
The parental controls only work on a restricted profile. BUt it still may not do what you are asking.
https://support.google.com/androidtv/answer/6123330?hl=en
https://www.howtogeek.com/672839/how-to-set-up-and-use-parental-controls-on-your-android-tv/