The internet is a resource that can draw in good and bad results. For parents, it is always important that they are able to keep a close eye on the things their children gain access to whenever they go online. Considering the fact that there are plenty of dangers lurking just about everywhere, it is necessary for parents to be able to control the things their child is exposed to.
When it comes to watching videos on YouTube, it is important for parents to know that their child won’t accidentally click on a video that will display disturbing content to someone his age. To help parents take care of this issue, Google has released a dedicated YouTube app exclusively for the use of kids. Called YouTube Kids iOS app, parents can sit back and rely on the fact that this app is specially made for their children.
Now available for iPhone and iPad users as a free download, YouTube Kids iOS app is recognized as the ‘first Google product built from the ground up with little ones in mind.’ Thanks to the special care and attention that its developers have taken into consideration, the app proves to be a safe place where kids can enjoy ‘kid-appropriate’ videos and clips.
After installing YouTube Kids iOS app, parents can easily go through a set of options where they can control the settings for their child’s YouTube app viewing experience. With this new tool, you can give your child the ability to go through different playlists and channels based on four categories, namely: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore. Some of the built-in parental controls that will be available with the app include a Timer, Sound Settings, Search Settings, and Product Feedback.
The app also allows kid users to look for videos that have been recognized safe for families. Some of the curated content available on YouTube Kids iOS app include shows from Jim Henson TV, DreamWorks TV, Talking Tom and Friends, Mother Goose Club, Reading Rainbow, Thomas the Tank Engine, National Geographic Kids, and many more. Apart from these, there are plenty of other channels that will soon be available on YouTube Kids. Among the list includes Stampylonghead and Vlogbrothers.
YouTube Kids iOS app is available as a free download from the App Store. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running on iOS 7.0 or later.
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