SULTRAKINI.COM: Digital TV Set Top Box (STB) is equipped with a Parental Lock feature to filter television broadcasts or shows so that viewing is child-friendly.Currently the government is trying to digitize quality national broadcasting through the Analog Switch Off (ASO) program, the transition from Analog TV broadcasts to digital TV broadcasts has been going on since April 30, 2022 and is planned to be completed no later than November 2, 2022.Digital TV broadcasting comes with various features that can be used to protect children from shows that are considered inappropriate for children by using the parental lock feature.This feature is provided considering that parents cannot always supervise their children while facing the television so they cannot accompany or even know what shows are consumed by their children's eyes.This broadcast lock facility can be used in conjunction with the Electronic Program Guide (EPG).EPG is a facility in Digital TV broadcasts to see a synopsis, and the recommended age category is whether it is a child, teenager, or adult.EPG is a window to see what shows will be presented on television so that if it is not appropriate, parents can immediately lock it.“There is a lot of urgency or importance for us to switch from analog TV to digital TV.The public will get broadcasts that have cleaner images, clear voices, sophisticated technology, many programs," said Special Staff of the Ministry of Communication and Information, Rosarita Niken Widiastuti, Friday (17 June 2022).Therefore, Rosarita Niken said that the transition to digital TV was very necessary. Apart from not having to pay a monthly fee, this digital TV also provides various features that can be utilized."Usually reports from various regions, they can only watch 6 TV channels (analog TV broadcasts), but then after switching to digital TV they can watch more than 20 TV channels," he said.(C)Report: Aisyah Welina Editor: Hasrul Tamrin