Limit screen time on YouTube Kids

Our built-in timer lets parents limit screen time by telling kids when it’s time to stop watching. The timer will display a friendly alert and stop the app when the session is over, so you don’t have to.

YouTube Kids: How to limit screen time

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Here’s how to set the timer on the YouTube Kids app:

1. Tap Settings  in the corner of your screen.
2. Complete the multiplication problem or enter your custom passcode.
3. Tap Set Timer. 
4.  Use the slider bar or the  and  icons to set a time limit.
5. Tap START TIMER.

Kids will see a "Time's up!" notification and the app will be locked once the time limit is reached. To unlock the screen: 

1. Tap Settings  in the corner of your screen.
2. Complete the multiplication problem or enter your custom passcode.
3. Tap EXIT TIMER to exit, or tap START TIMER to start a new one.