In brief
YouTube Kids App is now available in Hong Kong for children aged 3 to 12. Parents can filter content with the "Approved Content Only" mode and use the built-in timer to limit viewing time. The app also offers an easy-to-use interface, family-friendly content and partner series.
YouTube Kids App (application) has recently launched in Hong Kong, offering a wide range of videos and educational audiovisual content for children aged 3 to 12, such as cartoons, educational videos, nursery rhymes and children's programmes. After parents download and install the app [Google Play, App Store (iOS)], they can easily select channels suitable for their children and manage how long their children spend watching videos.
5 Key Features of YouTube Kids
‧Parental content filtering: YouTube Kids's "Approved Content Only" mode lets parents set which videos and channels children can watch, select the content that may be viewed or filter out certain types of videos or channels, and decide whether to enable the in-app "Search" function.
‧Usage time settings: Parents can use the built-in timer to manage how long their children watch videos. For example, after setting a 30-minute viewing period, YouTube Kids will give a notification when the period ends and automatically stop the app.
‧Easy to use: The interface is mainly icon-based, together with simple instructions, making it easy for children to use. When parents use and set up the app for the first time, explanations of the video filtering criteria and guidance on recommended videos are provided.
‧Family-friendly content: YouTube Kids offers videos suitable for the whole family. In addition to children's programmes on music, learning, exploration and more, it also provides gaming channels and playlists suitable for older children.
‧Partner series: Parents and children can choose video series on different themes from family-friendly channels according to their interests, such as arts and crafts, music, sports and learning. Parents can also choose to make videos from specific series or topics available to their children. Local and international content includes: Bedtime Stories with Uncle Siu (蕭叔叔睡前故事), the McDull channel, Peppa Pig and more.
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