How to Download and Install YouTube Kids for Children

YouTube is the largest online video-sharing platform, widely used by people today. However, some content on YouTube (such as gaming, violence, etc.) is not suitable for viewers under 18, which is why YouTube developed YouTube Kids, a video app specifically for young audiences.

How to download YouTube Kids, guide to install YouTube Kids on TV, phone, computer.

As parents, you can easily download and install YouTube Kids on your device and guide your child towards positive, age-appropriate content on the internet. If you haven't started yet, you can refer to our article below and get started on realizing your intentions.

I. How to Download and Install YouTube Kids

Basically, YouTube Kids is designed as an app, suitable for smartphones, and tablets running on Android, IOS operating systems, and not available on PC.
 

1. How to Download and Install YouTube Kids on Your Phone

Step 1: Download the app on your phone by clicking on the corresponding YouTube Kids download links for your device:
- Download YouTube Kids for Android
- Download

Step 2: Tap 'install' to begin the YouTube Kids installation process on your phone
Step 3: After the installation process is complete, tap 'open' to experience the features that this app offers.

2. How to Download and Install YouTube Kids on Your TV

Step 1: On your Android TV, go to the 'Google Play' app store

Step 2: Search for the keyword 'YouTube Kids' in the app search bar, then click 'download' and wait for the TV to complete the installation.

Step 3: After installation is complete, YouTube Kids will appear in the TV's app section. You can then open the YouTube Kids app to sign up, set up an account, and explore programs recommended by YouTube for your child's age group.

3. How to Download YouTube Kid on Your Computer

If you want to download YouTube Kids for Windows, Mac PC, or Laptop, you need to install the app through popular Android emulators such as BlueStacks, NoxPlayer, MEmu, etc. The steps to download and install YouTube Kids are similar to installing it on your phone.

II. Setting up a YouTube Kids Account

Since using YouTube Kids on computers, TVs, and phones is quite similar, Mytour will guide parents on how to set up a YouTube Kids account on their phones. You can do the same if you want to use YouTube Kids on other devices.

Step 1: On the welcome screen of YouTube Kids, tap the arrow on the right to proceed to the next screen. Then, select 'I'm a parent'

Step 2: Enter your personal birth year and press 'confirm' to continue.

Step 3: Press the right arrow to switch to the parent's YouTube account login screen. Here, you can select the email account currently in use on the device and press 'sign in' to proceed to the next step.

Step 4: Enter your personal password and press 'confirm' to log into your account.

Step 5: On the YouTube Kids account setup screen for your child, select your child's name, age, birth month, and press 'next'

Step 6: Choose the option to set up recommended content for your child or select 'approve content' according to your preference.

Step 7: The screen displays information about the recommended YouTube Kids content you selected. To proceed, press 'select'.

Step 8: The screen shows the process of creating a YouTube Kids profile for your child is complete. The YouTube Kids homepage will display programs suitable for the content themes you have set up.

Above are the details of how to download and install YouTube Kids on your phone as well as some basic tips for setting up a YouTube Kids account. Hopefully, the information in this article is useful to you, helping you find ways to protect, control, and guide appropriate content for your child on the internet.

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