Show HN: I tried making YouTube safer for my kids

Re:Show HN: I tried making YouTube safer for my kids by smusamashah on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @12:12PM (#43623396)

When you setup youtube kids, select the first option of minimum age I think. That does not have a search box and only videos/channels shared by you can be seen.

Process is still somewhat ass though. But its better than giving full search and recommendations access.

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Re:Show HN: I tried making YouTube safer for my kids by deng on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @01:13PM (#43624090)

OK, but is Youtube Kids limited to the official "approved-for-kids" channels (so mainly Peppa Pig and co)? Or can I also allow arbitrary channels for older kids that are only available on Youtube proper?

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Re:Show HN: I tried making YouTube safer for my kids by beechwood on Tuesday April 08, 2025 @01:29PM (#43624290)

I don't think you can find older kids channels in YouTube kids.

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Re:Show HN: I tried making YouTube safer for my kids by smusamashah on Wednesday April 09, 2025 @12:53PM (#43634365)

You can share any video with kids from your main profile. Buy I haven't tried sharing adult only or age restricted content so don't know where that is allowed.

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