Kid Mode: Safe, Locked-Down Viewing
Hand over the tablet without worrying. Kid Mode creates a completely locked-down viewing environment where your child can only watch the videos you have approved. No search bar, no recommendations, no way to escape to the wider internet.
PIN-Protected Profiles
Each child profile in TinyTuber is protected by a parent-set PIN. When Kid Mode is active, exiting requires entering this PIN. Your child cannot close the player, switch profiles, access settings, or navigate to other apps without the PIN. This means you can confidently hand over any device knowing your child stays within their approved content.
Fullscreen Lockdown
When Kid Mode launches, the viewer goes fullscreen. The browser chrome disappears, the address bar is hidden, and the entire screen becomes TinyTuber's dedicated video player. There are no visible controls that would let a child navigate away. The video player shows only play/pause, volume, and a playlist sidebar with their approved videos.
What your child sees:
What is hidden:
Playlist-Only Viewing
In Kid Mode, your child can only watch videos from playlists you have assigned to them. There is no way to browse, search, or discover new content. If a video is not in an assigned playlist, it simply does not exist in your child's world. This is the core of TinyTuber's safety philosophy: a whitelist approach means only explicitly approved content is accessible.
Time Limit Enforcement
Screen time limits set by parents are enforced directly within Kid Mode. When the daily limit is reached, playback stops automatically and a friendly message tells your child that viewing time is done for the day. There is no way for the child to override or extend the timer.
How time limits work in Kid Mode:
- 1Parent sets a daily time limit (e.g., 45 minutes) in the dashboard
- 2Kid Mode tracks active viewing time (paused time does not count)
- 3A gentle countdown notification appears when time is almost up
- 4When time runs out, playback stops and a friendly end screen appears
- 5Only a parent with the PIN can restart viewing or extend time
Device Compatibility
Kid Mode works on any device with a modern web browser. No special app installation required. Set up TinyTuber once and use Kid Mode wherever your family watches videos.
Tablets
iPad, Android tablets, Fire tablets. The most popular way families use Kid Mode.
Phones
iPhone and Android phones. Great for on-the-go viewing during car rides or travel.
Computers
Desktop and laptop browsers. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all supported.
Multiple Safety Layers
Kid Mode does not rely on a single protection mechanism. It combines multiple layers to ensure your child stays safe:
Only AI-analyzed, parent-approved videos are available. No outside content can enter.
Fullscreen lockdown removes all navigation, search, and browser controls.
PIN protection prevents children from exiting or accessing settings.
Automatic enforcement of screen time limits with no child override.
Every viewing session is logged so parents can review watch history and analytics.
Try Kid Mode Today
Set up a free account, add some videos, and launch Kid Mode in minutes. See how easy it is to give your child a safe YouTube experience.