Your first priority should be turning on the “Safe Search” filter in any browser your child uses. Restricting content with the YouTube parental controls is fine and all, but let this be a friendly reminder that kids access mature material all over the internet. You can also adjust the age settings within the app to allow older kids to view content they might be ready for but a younger child may not. We especially like this feature, as it taps into a crowdsourced means of viewership rather than a robot. It’s a completely different, kid-friendly interface that gives parents the opportunity to view channels and videos that have been reviewed by real people (not the imperfect algorithm that restricted mode uses) to make sure they’re safe for kids. Click on the “three-dot” icon for “Settings.”įollowing our previous advice, ensure you sign out when you’re done.įor stricter controls on smart devices, try the YouTube Kids app for iOS and Android phones and tablets.Toggle “Restricted Mode” Filtering to active.Click on your account button in the top right corner.For the dedicated YouTube apps, the premise is the same:

For mobile browsers, follow the procedures outlined above. Since you’re just as likely to hand over your own tablet or phone, make sure Youtube Parental Control is also enabled on both the device’s browser and the respective YouTube app. Update YouTube Permissions on Phones and Tablets Otherwise, your precocious child may discover how to undo all your hard work and turn Restricted Mode off. Also, don’t forget to log out of your YouTube and Google account when you finish. Rinse and repeat with other browsers and other computers.

Select “On” to lock Restricted Mode on this browser.

Click the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page that reads: “Restricted Mode: Off.”.

Click the “Settings” button in the left sidebar.

Access and sign in to your YouTube/Google account.

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