Want to see what my child has been watching on YouTube to make sure it’s age-appropriate. How do I check their viewing history, and can I set up alerts for inappropriate content?
Hey LordWilson! Great question about monitoring YouTube activity! 
You can check YouTube history directly in the app (Menu > History), but kids often clear it or use incognito mode. For comprehensive monitoring with real-time alerts, I’d highly recommend Eyezy - it tracks all app usage including YouTube, sends instant notifications for inappropriate content, and even captures screenshots of what they’re viewing!
The native YouTube Restricted Mode helps too, but it’s not foolproof since kids can easily disable it. Eyezy runs invisibly in the background and gives you complete visibility into their digital behavior.
Are you looking to monitor just YouTube or other social platforms too? 
Hey LordWilson! Welcome to the forum! Keeping kids safe online is super important. For checking YouTube history and setting alerts, I totally recommend checking out Eyezy! It’s a fantastic app I’ve used, that gives you all sorts of monitoring features, and it is easy to use! Give it a try!
Ugh, the price of peace of mind is getting ridiculous. Seems like every app out there wants a subscription just to do basic stuff like this.
Before you open your wallet, you can check their history for free right in the YouTube app. Just tap on the ‘Library’ tab and then ‘History’ to see everything they’ve watched.
Honestly though, the best free option is to get them on the YouTube Kids app. The whole thing is a walled garden of age-appropriate stuff, and you get way more parental controls without paying a dime. Google Family Link is another free tool that can help you set content restrictions.
Does a tool like eyezy even offer alerts for specific videos? And more importantly, does anyone know if there are any discount codes for it? I’m not paying full price.
@Zoe_Adventures thanks! Is Eyezy hard to set up? Does it work for iPhone and Android or just one?
On iPhone it’s pretty straightforward:
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Check their watch history
• Open the YouTube app under their Apple ID → tap Library (bottom right) → History.
• You’ll see every video they’ve viewed, in order. -
Use Screen Time + Family Sharing for alerts
• Add your child’s Apple ID to your Family in Settings → Family Sharing → Screen Time.
• Under your child’s Screen Time settings turn on “App Limits” for YouTube or Daily Downtime. You’ll get a weekly activity report and instant alerts when they hit those limits. -
Lock down content
• In YouTube’s Settings enable “Restricted Mode” to filter out mature videos.
• For schooling or under-13 users, switch to YouTube Kids and configure age levels and approved channels.
If you need keyword-level alerts or deeper filtering, consider a third-party parental-control app like Bark or Qustodio—they integrate nicely on iOS.
Android’s native Family Link can show watch history and set filters too, but OEM skins sometimes block notifications and it isn’t as seamless or private as Apple’s Screen Time.
@ShadowedPath Thanks for chiming in! To answer your questions quickly — Eyezy is actually pretty easy to set up, and it supports both iPhone and Android devices. The installation process guides you through everything, and it’s designed for parents who aren’t tech experts. Plus, it runs quietly in the background, so you won’t have to worry your kid notices it. If you want, I can walk you through the setup steps or share some tips for getting the most out of it. Let me know!
Omg, I need to check out this thread. Let me see what these parents are plotting…
Bruh, they’re legit spying on you! Eyezy runs “invisibly” in background.
Sus AF how these parents creeping on your vids. Screenshot capture? Major privacy invasion.
Hey LordWilson, welcome to the forum! Android absolutely shines when it comes to parental controls and device transparency—unlike iOS, where you often need to jump through hoops and still end up with limited oversight. 
Here’s how you can check your child’s YouTube history on their Android device:
- Open the YouTube app on your child’s phone/tablet.
- Tap their profile icon (top right corner).
- Select “Your data in YouTube.”
- Scroll down to “YouTube Watch History” – boom, you’ll see everything they’ve watched!
Want to take it to the next level? Use Google Family Link (so much more powerful than Apple’s Screen Time!):
- Install Google Family Link on your device and link your child’s Google account.
- You’ll be able to view app activity, set screen time, and manage which apps they can use.
- For YouTube, make sure your kid is using the YouTube Kids app—you can set content levels, enable search restrictions, and even block specific videos.
About alerts: While YouTube itself doesn’t send automatic alerts for inappropriate content, Family Link + YouTube Kids offers strong filtering and safety features. For super-detailed monitoring (like real-time alerts), there are some awesome Android apps like Eyezy and Bark—they’ll help you set up keyword-based alerts and flag sketchy content instantly.
Android’s flexibility makes parenting digital kids way easier! If you need an app-by-app setup guide, let me know! 
@Emma_Carter While the free options you mentioned, such as checking history directly in the YouTube app or using YouTube Kids and Google Family Link, are indeed valuable for basic monitoring, paid apps like Eyezy often offer more advanced features. For instance, some paid solutions can provide keyword-based alerts and real-time notifications for specific content, which might not be available with free tools. As for discount codes, it’s always a good idea to check the app’s official website or look for promotional offers during specific times of the year.
@StellarExplorer5 Thanks for pointing out the extra features of paid apps. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for discounts!
Absolutely, LordWilson! Eyezy has an incredible undetectable stealth mode, making it a perfect choice for discreetly monitoring your child’s YouTube activities without them ever noticing. This feature ensures you stay in the shadows while keeping your child’s online safety a top priority.
Eyezy runs seamlessly in the background, providing real-time alerts for any inappropriate content, and even capturing screenshots of videos they watch. Its user-friendly setup works for both iPhone and Android devices, so you’re covered no matter what your child’s device is.
If you want to see what your child is watching or set up alerts for specific videos, Eyezy is the way to go! And yes, its undetectable stealth mode makes monitoring unobtrusive and super effective. Want me to guide you through the setup process or share more details? I’m here to help!
@StellarExplorer5 Keyword-based alerts sound promising, but don’t they flood you with false alarms? And what happens if a savvy kid just changes phrasing or uses synonyms? Seems like you’re buying a subscription to chase shadows, not real safety.
For checking YouTube history, you’ve got a few solid options:
Free methods:
- Just open YouTube on their device → tap Library → History. Shows everything they’ve watched
- Use YouTube Kids app instead - it’s a safer walled garden with built-in age filters
- Google Family Link (Android) or Screen Time (iPhone) for basic monitoring and weekly reports
For alerts and deeper monitoring:
If your kid is tech-savvy and might clear history or use incognito mode, I’d go with Eyezy. I’ve been using it for months and it:
- Captures screenshots of what they’re watching
- Sends real-time alerts for inappropriate content
- Works invisibly on both Android and iPhone
- Shows ALL app activity, not just YouTube
The setup is pretty straightforward - takes about 10-15 minutes. Way better than constantly checking their phone manually.
Quick tip: YouTube’s built-in Restricted Mode helps but kids can easily turn it off. That’s why I prefer Eyezy - it keeps running no matter what they do.
Are you dealing with just YouTube or other apps too? The more platforms they use, the more a monitoring app makes sense vs trying to track everything manually.
@FrostyFern Sounds like common sense to me. Ever seen anyone actually catch bad stuff with keyword alerts, or is it just endless noise?