Can't use Youtube with Screen time restrictions enabled

Hi,

My 9 years old daughter want to install Youtube on her iphone.

I configured a google account for her (as a child under parental supervision).

I can download the app from the appstore, but it wont run while Screen time restrictions are enabled.

When Screen time is totally disabled, I can run the Youtube app and configure everything it needs for the use of a child.

What am I missing here?

It doesn't make sense that I must fully disable the parental control (screen time) on her iphone for the Youtube app to work...


By the way, I know about the "Youtube kids" app and it's not an option for her, it can be nice for younger toddlers.

Is there a way to use Youtube with Screen time's restrictions enabled?

Thank you!


Posted on Aug 7, 2022 04:17 AM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2022 07:56 AM

Hey there eransp1983,


Check out this link to learn more about how you can manage the parental controls on your child's iPhone: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support. Go through each of those settings to make sure that all are set to allow content that is offered in YouTube. Specifically the 'Prevent explicit content and content ratings' and 'Prevent web content' sections.


Additionally, you may want to look at the steps under the 'Choose which apps to allow at all times on a family member’s device' section of this guide: Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPhone - Apple Support.


You can set which apps you want your family member to be able to use at any time.
1. On your family member’s device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2. If you haven’t already turned on Screen Time, tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My Child’s iPhone.
3. Tap Always Allowed, then tap  or  next to an app to add or remove the app from the list.
Note: If your family member needs health or accessibility apps, make sure they’re in the Allowed Apps list. If Messages isn’t always allowed, your family member may not be able to send or receive messages (including to emergency numbers and contacts) during downtime or after the app limit has expired.


We hope this information helps you out!


Kind regards!

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Aug 8, 2022 07:56 AM in response to eransp1983

Hey there eransp1983,


Check out this link to learn more about how you can manage the parental controls on your child's iPhone: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support. Go through each of those settings to make sure that all are set to allow content that is offered in YouTube. Specifically the 'Prevent explicit content and content ratings' and 'Prevent web content' sections.


Additionally, you may want to look at the steps under the 'Choose which apps to allow at all times on a family member’s device' section of this guide: Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPhone - Apple Support.


You can set which apps you want your family member to be able to use at any time.
1. On your family member’s device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2. If you haven’t already turned on Screen Time, tap Turn On Screen Time, tap Continue, then tap This is My Child’s iPhone.
3. Tap Always Allowed, then tap  or  next to an app to add or remove the app from the list.
Note: If your family member needs health or accessibility apps, make sure they’re in the Allowed Apps list. If Messages isn’t always allowed, your family member may not be able to send or receive messages (including to emergency numbers and contacts) during downtime or after the app limit has expired.


We hope this information helps you out!


Kind regards!

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