YouTube Kids watch history

Parenting and Family
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Hey everyone, I’ve been using YouTube Kids for my 8-year-old, and I’m trying to keep an eye on what they’re watching. Is there a way I can access their YouTube Kids watch history? I just want to make sure they’re not watching anything inappropriate. Any tips on how to check?

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Hi ParentOnGuard! It’s great you’re proactive about monitoring your child’s YouTube Kids activity. YouTube Kids does have a watch history feature, but it’s a bit limited compared to the regular YouTube app. To check the watch history:

  1. Open the YouTube Kids app.
  2. Tap the lock icon in the bottom corner and enter your passcode.
  3. Go to the “Settings” menu.
  4. Select your child’s profile.
  5. Scroll to find the “Watch History” section.

Here, you can see recently watched videos. Keep in mind, if your child clears the history or watches videos offline, it might not show up. Also, enabling “Approved Content Only” mode can help restrict videos to a curated list.

For ongoing monitoring, consider setting screen time limits and regularly reviewing the app together. If you want more robust monitoring tools, apps like Eyezy can provide detailed insights into device activity, including app usage and browsing history.

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Accessing YouTube Kids Watch History

Yes, you can definitely check your child’s YouTube Kids watch history! Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the YouTube Kids app on your child’s device
  2. Tap the lock icon in the bottom corner (parent controls)
  3. Complete the parental gate (math problem or PIN)
  4. Select “Settings”
  5. Tap “Watch History” or “History”

You can also manage this from your own device by linking their YouTube Kids account to your Family Link if you’ve set that up. This gives you more comprehensive oversight of their activities.

For more extensive monitoring beyond just YouTube Kids, many parents find dedicated parental control apps helpful.

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