YouTube Kids is a specialized version of YouTube that is designed to be a safer environment for children. The platform offers age-appropriate content and restricts access to videos that might be unsuitable for young audiences.
YouTube Kids is available on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, making it accessible and convenient for families to use.
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User reviews:
Perfect app for kids who only wanna watch their favorite YouTube shows along with a lot of other options… No commercials and easy for my two year old to navigate, been a huge lifesaver when your kid’s tired and can’t fall asleep in the car and needs some entertainment.
fetterman243 – ★★★★★
absolutely amazing but sometimes whenever I search something for my daughter it doesn’t show up But that’s okay! Since after reinstalling it it went fine. I would also request (if you want) Can you add some shorts? My daughter used to love going on shorts when she just used normal youtube so if u add it that would be wonderful!
Myra Star – ★★★★★
Love it for my kids! Occasionally a content creator will put on a mask or facial edit and it scares my kids so I have to block the videos but other than that it’s an amazing app. My kids have learned so much from it! I definitely recommend
Tiffany Williams – ★★★★★
So far, I love this because I have 2 older school-age kids whoI like to watch things out of their age range. I also have a 2 month old and I can keep her things separate from my own YouTube subscriptions
Vanessa Stittsworth – ★★★★★
Kid likes the videos and the freedom to choose which one they watch. I like having full control over which videos are added to their approved list. Win-win.
Christopher Johnson – ★★★★★
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Features of the YouTube Kids app
- Age-Specific Content CategoriesYouTube Kids categorizes content based on the age of the viewer. There are generally three age categories you can select from to ensure the content is age-appropriate: “Preschool” (ages 4 and under), “Younger” (ages 5-7), and “Older” (ages 8-12).
- Parental Controls
- Content Approval: Parents can manually select which videos and channels are available to their children.
- Block and Report: Allows parents to block or report unsuitable content.
- Timer: Parents can set a timer to control screen time.
- Search Settings: Parents can turn on/off the search function, which controls whether kids can search for videos on the app.
- Watch History: Parents can review what their kids have been watching.
- Simplified User InterfaceThe app’s user interface is tailored for children, making it easy to navigate with big buttons, easy scrolling, and instant full-screen.
- Kid-Friendly SearchThe search feature, which parents can choose to enable, is designed to exclude inappropriate content from the search results. It relies on voice search or text to make it easy for kids to find what they are looking for.
- Profile CreationWhile kids can’t create independent accounts, parents can create profiles for each child, allowing for separate settings and a personalized experience based on the child’s age.
- Content Types
- Educational Videos: A variety of content that helps with learning, be it alphabets, numbers, or more complicated subjects like science and history.
- Entertainment: Cartoons, children’s songs, and other forms of entertainment that are appropriate for children.
- How-To’s and Tutorials: Includes videos on DIY crafts, drawing lessons, cooking, and more.
- Ad LimitationsAdvertisements on YouTube Kids are supposed to be age-appropriate and are subject to a set of policies that limit the type of content that can be promoted.
- Multi-Device AccessibilityThe app can be used across different devices, such as tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs.
- Offline VideosSome versions of the app allow you to download videos for offline viewing, depending on regional availability and other restrictions.
