Google prepares a new application for its streaming service. His name is YouTube Kids And, as is logical to think, it is designed so that children can access its platform safely and with a new interface that allows them to handle themselves with ease from the first moment.
The launch of YouTube Kids was announced for the day February 23 and, at first, it was only available for the Android operating system (over time it has been extended to other platforms). And, the truth is, this development comes to respond to the parents' needs to allow your children to access video playback in a controlled manner. This will be possible since one of its new features will be the inclusion of parental control, so there will be a content filtering and also the time of use.
Other options that the application will offer
Apart from what has been discussed so far, YouTube Kids offers other options that make it interesting. For example, it will be totally free, something that is always positive and that makes many users decide to give developments a chance.
In addition, the interface of will be perfectly adapted for children, since the icons will be large (and with very identifiable drawings for the little ones) and the need to move the screen is reduced to a minimum, which greatly favors use by the little ones. This way, adults will have no problem letting it be used. YouTube Kids without having to constantly be on the lookout to offer help.
To adapt the content to each stage, the app allows you to select viewing modes by age and a personalized profile for each child. These modes help each child see only what they're ready to explore: Preschool (first learnings such as ABC, curiosity and basic activities), Smaller (songs, drawings, crafts and DIY content) and Greater (more autonomy with access to popular music and appropriate gaming videos). If maximum precision is desired, it can be activated Approved content only, where the adult hand-selects viewable videos, channels, or collections.
Navigation prioritizes the usability: clear categories, narrow searches and a tab type “See again” which quickly gathers the child's favorites and content shared by their parents for hassle-free repetition.
In the security section, the Parental controls allow you to limit what you see and how you see it: blocking videos or channels that don't fit with the family, option to report content inappropriate for review and disable search if you want a more closed experience. Additionally, the Timer integrated helps encourage breaks: when the screen limit is reached, the app freezes to encourage off-screen activity.
Privacy and responsible use settings are also included: a initial setup by an adult, commercial content from creators may appear (not necessarily paid ads) and the corresponding privacy notice can be consulted, whether with an account managed through Family Link or without child login.
Additionally, it has been known that Google has reached different agreements with third-party companies that produce audiovisual content, such as Jim Henson TV or DreamWorks, so that they are present in YouTube Kids. Thus, there will be channels by topic or companies and also playlists that simulate what is seen on television.
For families who want to take the leap beyond Kids, the supervised experiences on YouTube They offer access levels such as Explore, Explore More, and Almost All of YouTube, with the ability to pause history searches or playback, and make Kids Blocks apply to the supervised account as well. Adding supervision to an already active child account adjusts items like subscriptions and some content types to comply with the child policies.
Let the fun continue! You can use YouTube Kids en mobile phones, tablets, video game consoles and smart TVsThe library ranges from the most popular programs and songs to crafts, simple science (like homemade volcanoes) or creative games that spark the imagination.
An excellent choice
The truth is that the arrival of YouTube Kids, which will initially be launched in the US but will later be rolled out to other regions, is excellent news for both children and adults, as this option will allow you to have a content control that the first see and, thus, there will be no problems when accessing video with great violent content. Yes, the filtering what should Google do For this development to be adequate it must be very strict, otherwise its efficiency will not be adequate.
As recommendations for responsible use, it is advisable to combine the modes by age with a joint exploration: review what the minor sees, block what does not fit with the family values and take advantage of the with a timer to manage breaks. With Family Link It is possible to centralize key settings (search, history, unlocks and autoplay) and adjust access as the child grows.
Vía: Reuters.
Thanks to its secure approach, accessible interface and parental control tools, YouTube Kids It remains one of the most comprehensive options for enjoying children's videos on Android, with varied content that adapts to each child's learning pace.