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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 17, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Set Up YouTube Kids

    YouTube Kids is a free, child-safe version of YouTube with parental controls, age-based content filters, and no comments section.

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    Apps & Services
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    YouTube Kids
    kids
    video
    parental controls
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    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Download YouTube Kids
    2. 2.Sign in as a parent
    3. 3.Create a profile for each child
    4. 4.Pick a content setting
    5. 5.Set a timer to limit watching
    1

    Download YouTube Kids

    ~15s
    Open the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android), search for "YouTube Kids," and install the app. It has a red icon with a play button — not the regular YouTube icon.
    2

    Sign in as a parent

    ~15s
    Open the app and tap I'm a Parent. Enter your birth year and sign in with your Google account. This creates the parent profile.
    3

    Create a profile for each child

    ~15s
    Tap Add Profile and enter the child's name, age, and photo (optional). Each child gets their own profile so YouTube Kids can match content to their age.
    4

    Pick a content setting

    ~15s
    Choose Preschool (under 5), Younger (5–8), Older (9–12), or Approve Content Yourself. The first three filter videos automatically. The last one lets you hand-pick every allowed video.
    5

    Set a timer to limit watching

    ~15s
    Tap the lock icon in the corner, solve the math problem, and tap Timer. Set how many minutes your child can watch — when time runs out, the app locks and tells them to take a break.

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    YouTube Kids is a separate free app from Google, designed for children ages 12 and under. Videos are filtered for kid-friendly content, there are no comments, and parents can set time limits and block specific channels.

    You control everything from a parent profile that requires your Google account password to open. Kids get their own profile with age-appropriate content only.

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