YouTube Kids, a separate app and website, offers a curated collection of age-appropriate videos for children. The platform prioritizes educational and creative content, filtering out violent and explicit material for a safer viewing experience compared to the regular YouTube site and app.
How to Set up YouTube Kids
- Download and launch the YouTube Kids app on your iOS or Android device. Click here:- how to download YouTube Kids app?
- Tap I'm a Parent.
- Tap the right arrow.
- Enter the year you were born, and tap CONFIRM.
- Watch the intro video, and tap the right arrow.
- Choose the account you want to sign in with, and tap SIGN IN.
- Read the parental consent form and privacy policy, then enter your password and tap CONFIRM.
- Enter your child's information, then tap the right arrow.
- Choose the type of content you approve of, then tap the right arrow.
- If you agree with the selected content, tap SELECT.
- Tap + to add another profile, or tap the right arrow to proceed.
- View the parent feature tour, then tap DONE when you're finished.
How to Take More Control Over YouTube Kids
- Launch the YouTube Kids app, and tap your child's profile icon in the upper-left corner.
- Tap Add a kid in Parent Settings.
- Answer the math question and tap Submit, or create your own passcode for future use.
- Tap Timer to set a timer on the app and limit your child's screen time, or tap Settings for more advanced controls.