a method and system for limiting access to shared content media items stored in a device . the method establishes a connection with another device and initiates a session with the other device . the method synchronizes the device and the other device by receiving a copy of content media items stored on the other device , and storing the received copy of the content media items as shared content media items on the device . the synchronizing of the device and the other device may include transmitting a copy of content media items stored on the device to the other device . the method allows a user operating the device to access the content media items , but restricts access to the shared content media items based on the status of the session with the other device .