To manage or "turn on" specific kids' settings for a child's profile or YouTube Kids experience, you'll typically do this through the parent settings within the main YouTube app. These settings allow you to control content levels, search functionality, and more for your child's viewing experience.
Here's a step-by-step guide to accessing and adjusting these crucial settings:
Accessing YouTube Kids Settings Through Parent Controls
Managing your child's YouTube Kids experience or supervised account settings is straightforward from your own YouTube app. Follow these steps:
- Open the YouTube App: On your mobile device, launch the YouTube app. Ensure you are logged into your parent account.
- Tap Your Profile Picture: In the top right corner of the screen, tap your profile picture or initial. This opens the main menu.
- Navigate to Parent Settings: From the menu, tap Settings, then look for and tap Parent settings.
- Select Your Child's Profile: If you have multiple child profiles linked, select the specific child whose settings you wish to adjust.
- Adjust YouTube Kids Settings: Under the “YouTube Kids Settings” section, you will find various options to customize your child's experience.
Key Settings You Can Adjust
Within the "YouTube Kids Settings," you have control over several important aspects of your child's viewing environment:
| Setting Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Content Level Settings | This allows you to choose the type of content your child can watch. Options typically include: - Preschool: For ages 4 and under, featuring content that promotes creativity, play, and learning. - Younger: For ages 5-8, with a broader range of songs, crafts, and educational videos. - Older: For ages 9-12, including additional music videos, gaming content, and science videos. - Approve content yourself: Hand-pick every video your child can watch. |
| Turn Search On or Off | You can enable or disable the search function within the YouTube Kids app. - If turned On, your child can search for videos within the confines of their content level. - If turned Off, your child can only watch videos from recommended categories or those you've manually approved. |
| Remove Access to YouTube Kids | This option allows you to unlink or remove the child's profile from the YouTube Kids app on that particular device, requiring them to sign in again or use a different profile. This is useful if you want to temporarily restrict access or switch profiles. |
For more detailed information on managing supervised accounts and YouTube Kids, visit the official YouTube Help resources on managing your child's settings or getting started with YouTube Kids as a parent.
Understanding the Context of "Kids Settings"
It's important to note that "kids settings" primarily refer to the controls available for a child's experience on the YouTube Kids app or for supervised accounts within the main YouTube app. These features are designed to provide a safer and more age-appropriate environment for younger viewers.
- YouTube Kids App: A standalone app specifically designed for children, offering age-appropriate content, parental controls, and a simplified interface.
- Supervised Accounts: For older children (typically 9+), you can create a supervised Google Account that allows them to use the main YouTube app with parental oversight and content settings managed by you.
By utilizing these "kids settings," parents can ensure a more controlled and suitable digital viewing experience for their children on the YouTube platform. Regularly reviewing these settings is recommended as your child grows and their viewing habits evolve.
