Turn this feature off to help keep your kids safe on YouTube





Kids are some of the biggest YouTube viewers. Here are some tips to keep them safe including the one feature you should turn off.

Chances are, your kids are watching videos on YouTube. There is a ton of great programming, but there are also some pitfalls parents should be aware of.

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We talked to Kevin Grosch, CEO of Made In Network. They are a company that creates YouTube content for personalities and brands like Binging with Babish, CinemaSins, Marty’s Music, and Parade Magazine.



Kevin Grosch, CEO of Made In Network


    You can disable Autoplay in the YouTube app by going into Settings > Autoplay. On a desktop computer, go to YouTube and start watching a video. Then, look for the Autoplay toggle switch in the upper right-hand corner of your screen, near the Up Next list of videos.

    NOW LISTEN: Here's an extended interview with Kevin Grosch with more tips on keeping kids safe on YouTube, including watching what they upload to the site. From the Rich on Tech Podcast.