Limit screen time on YouTube Kids

Our built-in timer allows parents to limit screen time by telling children when it's time to stop watching. The timer will display a friendly alert and stop the app when the session is over, so that 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.

Children will see a 'Time's up!' notification and the app will be locked once the time limit has been 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.