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:
- Tap Settings
in the corner of your screen.
- Complete the multiplication problem or enter your custom passcode.
- Tap Set timer.
- Use the slider bar or the
and
icons to set a time limit.
- 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:
- Tap Settings
in the corner of your screen.
- Complete the multiplication problem or enter your custom passcode.
- Tap EXIT TIMER to exit or tap START TIMER to start a new one.