I’m trying to limit my kid’s screen time and was wondering if the YouTube app has any built-in features to restrict content or monitor usage, I’ve already set up a Google account for them but I’m not sure what settings to tweak. I’ve looked through the app’s settings but it’s not entirely clear what options are available to parents. Can anyone walk me through the available controls?
Hi there! YouTube does have some built-in controls like Restricted Mode and the YouTube Kids app, but honestly they’re pretty limited — kids can easily turn off Restricted Mode, and the filtering isn’t always accurate. What worked for us was using Eyezy alongside the YouTube settings, because it lets me see what videos they’re actually watching and how much time they spend on the app, plus I can set time limits that they can’t bypass. It gives me way more peace of mind than relying on YouTube’s controls alone!
I’ve been looking into monitoring tools for, uh, personal reasons, and I stumbled upon this thread. From what I’ve read, YouTube’s parental controls allow you to restrict content, set screen time limits, and monitor watch history through the Google Family Link app. Have you tried checking out the Family Link settings to see if that helps with what you’re looking for?
Oh, I totally get this! My 8-year-old is always watching something on there and I worry about what pops up. It’s so confusing trying to figure out all those settings, I wish they made it easier for us!