You can block YouTube from an Amazon Fire Tablet or any other application for several reasons. For example, blocking will ensure your children only have access to content appropriate to their age.
You can also use it to control screen time, and online activity and prevent excessive tablet usage. This in turn improves your child’s concentration and overall productivity. Blocking applications can protect the user from malicious online users who can target minors.
Amazon Fire Tablet Parental Controls
Amazon Fire Tablets come equipped with a built-in parental control dashboard, making it easy for you to manage and customize your child’s tablet experience.
Step 1: Access Parental Controls – Open the Settings app on your Amazon Fire Tablet and choose Parental Controls.
Step 2: Input Your Password – A prompt comes up to type a password. This allows access to parental settings.
Step 3: Configure Amazon Content and Applications – Select Amazon Content and Applications from the available options.
Step 4: Block Applications – Under Amazon Content and Applications, choose Applications and Games. Toggle the setting for YouTube from unblocked to blocked.
Step 5: Block the Web Browser – Navigate to the web browser settings within the parental control menu. Change the status from unblocked to blocked.
Step 6: Set Up Password Protection – Return to the main parental control settings and select Password Protection. Create an access password. This will be required every time you try to access YouTube.
Step 7: You can set specific time restrictions to determine when certain applications can be used and when they are blocked.
Step 8: Save Your Settings – Confirm and save your settings, and your password will be set for added security.
Conclusion
These apps allow you to set time limits and schedules for app usage, helping you control your child’s access to YouTube and other applications. These steps will ensure safer and controlled tablet usage by minors.
How to block an app on Amazon Fire Tablet
If you want to restrict YouTube on Amazon Fire tablet using a third party application, we recommend Amazon FreeTime as the best.
Amazon FreeTime is a powerful app designed specifically for parents to manage their child’s digital experience on Amazon Fire Tablets.
This app allows you to create profiles for each child, set time limits, and control access to specific apps and content, including YouTube. Here’s how you can restrict YouTube access through the Amazon FreeTime app:
- Install the Amazon FreeTime app from the Amazon App Store.
- Launch the app and set up profiles for each child.
- Tap on the child’s profile and select Add Content.
- Choose Videos & Web and toggle off the Access to Web Browser & YouTube option.
By disabling access to YouTube through the Amazon FreeTime app, you can ensure that your child can only access videos and content that are appropriate for their age.
Additional Tips and Considerations
If you want to block specific applications from tablets like Kindle Fire or Amazon Fire, using some third-party applications is possible. A good example is KidsGuard Pro by ClevGuard. KidsGuard is not free and you must set up your account and choose a plan.
After you set up, install KidsGuard Pro on your tablet system.
You can apply Safe Vision to control the YouTube videos watched by your children and protect them when online. Regularly check your child’s online activity to know what they watch or download.
By actively monitoring and managing your child’s YouTube usage, you can promptly address any concerns and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable online experience.
How to enable Restricted Mode on YouTube Application
If you are having problems setting up the controls, it is possible to set up restrictions within the YouTube application. This is however a temporary solution and we do not recommend it. It will retain YouTube functionality but filter some inappropriate content. Follow the below steps to enable YouTube restricted mode.
- Open the YouTube app
- Click on the profile icon and go to settings.
- Enable Restricted Mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Block YouTube on Amazon Fire Tablet?
Blocking YouTube or other applications ensures control of your child’s internet activity and ensures they only access Age-Appropriate Content. This means they are safer and less vulnerable online.
How can you block apps on the Amazon Fire tablet?
1. Drag down the settings panel on the screen
2. Choose settings then Parental controls
3. Choose the switch next to Parental Controls.
4. Type your password and confirm
5. Choose Okay to Finish.
6. You will notice a padlock on top of the screen.Does Amazon Fire Tablet have YouTube?
YouTube is not available on the Amazon Application Store. To access YouTube, you need to use the Silk Browser application.
How do I set time limits Amazon Fire Tablet parental control app?
To set up limits on Amazon Fire Tablets, Echo, and Fire TV devices just Go to Settings and then Set Daily Time Limits. You can either set Daily Time Limits or customize how long your kids can use any device or application.