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YouTube Parental Control

Here are the completely foolproof ways to set parental controls on kids' YouTube of different devices.

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Table Content

  • What Parents Should Know About YouTube
  • YouTube's Restricted Mode
  • FamiSafe YouTube Parental Control
  • YouTube Parental Controls Tips and Tricks
  • Google Play or iOS Setting for YouTube Parental Control
  • Turn to YouTube Kids

What Parents Should Know About YouTube

Dangerous Challenge & Viral Videos

There are lots of dangerous and viral videos on YouTube and most of them are shared quickly. One YouTuber may post a video of themselves doing something unusual like eating very spicy food or jumping in a river before you know it...

Age-inappropriate Video Content

YouTube is the biggest video-sharing website in the world, sometimes content does not violate their policies, but it may not be appropriate for your kids...

Dangerous Challenge & Viral Videos

There are lots of dangerous and viral videos on YouTube and most of them are shared quickly. One YouTuber may post a video of themselves doing something unusual like eating very spicy food or jumping in a river before you know it...

Age-inappropriate Video Content

YouTube is the biggest video-sharing website in the world, sometimes content does not violate their policies, but it may not be appropriate for your kids...

Part 1: How to Use YouTube's ‘Restricted’ Mode to Set YouTube Parental Controls?

Incorporated by Google, YouTube Restricted Mode is a brilliant tool that helps users filter out any disturbing content from their accounts. When Restricted Mode is activated, clips containing any inappropriate materials get screened out by the algorithm and blocked. Parents can better control the content children see. Although it is not 100% foolproof, it ensures a cleaner, safer, and controlled YouTube viewing experience for families. Find out how to utilize Restricted Mode to set YouTube Parental control.

Turn on Restricted Mode

1.1 Turn on Restricted Mode on Browser

  1. Access the YouTube website and sign in to your account.
  2. Click the account profile at the top right.
  3. Toggle on Restricted Mode option.

1.2 Turn on Restricted Mode on App

  1. Launch YouTube app and tap on the account profile.
  2. Find and tap on Settings at the end of the list.
  3. Click on General then turn on Restricted Mode.
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Parents can also turn on Restricted Mode in a child's account by using Family Link. Once enabled, kids can’t turn off the restriction on any of their signed-in devices. But when they turn 13, they can easily turn off the restriction by creating a normal Google account.

Pros:

  • A. Helps protect kids from YouTube content.
  • B. Prevents exposure to vulgar language and demeaning content.
  • C. Reduces trauma from violent activities and tragedies.
  • D. Discourages harmful behaviors like substance abuse and sexual content.

Cons:

  • A. Can be bypassed using a proxy, VPN, or NSFW setting.
  • B. Kids can create a new account to bypass restrictions.
  • C. Some disturbing videos may still slip through.
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2.1 YouTube Parental Control on Android

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2.2 YouTube Parental Control on iOS Device

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Icon Control Restricted Mode for your family

Parents can also turn on Restricted Mode in a child's account by using Family Link. Once enabled, kids can’t turn off the restriction on any of their signed-in devices. But when they turn 13, they can easily turn off the restriction by creating a normal Google account.

Pros:

  • A. Helps protect kids from YouTube content.
  • B. Prevents exposure to vulgar language and demeaning content.
  • C. Reduces trauma from violent activities and tragedies.
  • D. Discourages harmful behaviors like substance abuse and sexual content.

Cons:

  • A. Can be bypassed using a proxy, VPN, or NSFW setting.
  • B. Kids can create a new account to bypass restrictions.
  • C. Some disturbing videos may still slip through.
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3.1 How to set parental control in Google Play Store?

3.2 How to set parental control in iOS setting

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Pros:

  • A. Safety from possible malicious software..
  • B. Don’t have to purchase anything extra..
  • C. Realistic and steady in-built parental control settings.

Cons:

  • A. Lack of a cross-platform solution. You cannot restrict kids’ iPhone devices from Android..
  • B. Limited security. Don’t offer an anti-virus or malware solution.
  • C. Easily bypassed using a new account or third-party apps.

Part 4: Turn to YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids is designated for kids under age 12 to explore their interests and watch videos in a contained experience. According to the age of your kids, you can choose Preschools (age 4 or under), Younger(age 5 to 7), Older(age 8 to 12) to determine the types of videos available on the app. Moreover, you can also set screen limits, block videos, check view history with YouTube Kids.

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How to set parental controls on YouTube Kids

Pros:

  • A. Safety from possible malicious software..
  • B. Don’t have to purchase anything extra..
  • C. Realistic and steady in-built parental control settings.

Cons:

  • A. Lack of a cross-platform solution. You cannot restrict kids’ iPhone devices from Android..
  • B. Limited security. Don’t offer an anti-virus or malware solution.
  • C. Easily bypassed using a new account or third-party apps.

Part 5: Use Google SafeSearch for YouTube Parental Control

Google SafeSearch is a feature that uses algorithms to filter inappropriate images, writings or websites page from search results. It is useful to keep your kids safe from explicit results like pornography, violence when they are browsing alone. The feature can be locked on and only switched off with a password you set.

5.1 Turn on Google SafeSearch on your browser

5.2 Turn on Google SafeSearch on App

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Icon Control Restricted Mode for your family

Parents can also turn on Restricted Mode in a child's account by using Family Link. Once enabled, kids can’t turn off the restriction on any of their signed-in devices. But when they turn 13, they can easily turn off the restriction by creating a normal Google account.

Pros:

  • A. Safety from possible malicious software..
  • B. Don’t have to purchase anything extra..
  • C. Realistic and steady in-built parental control settings.

Cons:

  • A. Lack of a cross-platform solution. You cannot restrict kids’ iPhone devices from Android..
  • B. Limited security. Don’t offer an anti-virus or malware solution.
  • C. Easily bypassed using a new account or third-party apps.

YouTube Parental Control Tips and Tricks

How to Block YouTube Videos?

Introduce effective ways about how to block harmful videos on Kid's device.

How to Enable YouTube Parental Filter?

Learn how to turn on content filtering on your kid’s YouTube and set parental control remotely.

How to Monitor YouTube Watch History?

Find some practical ways to check your kids’ YouTube watch history.

How to Block YouTube Channels Remotely?

Learn an effective way to block disturbing YouTube Channels distantly on child’s Android phone.

How Kids Watch Blocked YouTube Videos?

Introduce some methods that kids can use to view blocked YouTube videos.

How to Block Adult Content on YouTube

Read on and learn how to block adult content on YouTube in this guide to protect your kids.

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