Choose Your Device
Set up WhitelistVideo on your child's device. One whitelist syncs across all their devices.
Select your child's device
Platform comparison
| Feature | iPhone/iPad | Android | Windows | Mac | Chromebook | Android TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection Method | iOS App | Android App | Extension + MSI | Extension + PKG | Extension only | TV App |
| Bypass-Proof | With FamilyControls | With Family Link | With installer | With installer | With Family Link | PIN-protected |
| Setup Time | ~5 min | ~5 min | ~10 min | ~10 min | ~5 min | ~5 min |
| Prevents App/Extension Removal | Via FamilyControls (Child Account) | Via Family Link | Via installer | Via installer | Via Family Link | Via PIN |
| Blocks Other Browsers | Via FamilyControls (system-wide) | Via Family Link | Via installer | Via installer | Family Link recommended | N/A |
| Viewing Mode | Full YouTube only (Curated Feed planned) | Full YouTube or Curated Feed | Full YouTube only | Full YouTube only | Full YouTube only | Curated Feed only |
One Whitelist, All Devices: Approved channels sync automatically across all your child's devices. Approve a channel once, and it's available everywhere.
Which setup is right for you?
Mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android)
The child app provides a safe, filtered YouTube experience. Your child watches YouTube through our app instead of the regular YouTube app. On Android, parents can choose between Full YouTube with filtering or Curated Feed mode (a hand-picked grid of approved content only).
Recommended: For complete protection, enable your device's parental controls to lock the app in place:
- iPhone/iPad: Enable FamilyControls to block YouTube system-wide in all browsers and shield apps (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram). Or use Screen Time manually.
- Android: Use Family Link to supervise apps
Desktop computers (Windows, Mac)
Protection works through a browser extension in Chrome or Edge. For maximum security, install our lockdown package which:
- Forces the extension to stay installed
- Blocks access to extension settings
- Prevents using other browsers to bypass filtering
Recommended: Create a child user account on the computer for additional protection.
Chromebooks
Protection is extension-only since Chromebooks don't support installer packages. For managed protection:
- Personal Chromebook: Use Family Link to force-install and protect the extension
- School Chromebook: Contact your school's IT department about enterprise deployment
TV devices (Android TV, Google TV)
The WhitelistVideo TV app provides a curated-only experience on your television — your child sees only videos from channels and playlists you've approved, displayed in a clean grid with no search, no YouTube UI, and no algorithm-driven recommendations. Works with Android TV boxes, Google TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and smart TVs from Sony, Hisense, TCL, and other manufacturers running Android TV.
- Install the app from the Google Play Store on your TV
- Activate with a code from your Parents' App
What you'll need
Before you start, make sure you have:
- Parent Dashboard access — Download the Parents' App (opens in a new tab) or use app.whitelist.video (opens in a new tab)
- A child profile — Create one if you haven't already
- Admin access — For desktop computers, you'll need administrator privileges to install the lockdown package
Protection levels explained
Basic Protection (Extension Only)
- YouTube filtering works
- Child could disable extension
- Good for younger children who won't try to bypass
Standard Protection (Extension + Installer)
- Extension cannot be removed
- Other browsers blocked
- Recommended for most families
Maximum Protection (Extension + Installer + Child Account)
- Everything above, plus:
- Child cannot install software
- Child cannot change system settings
- Recommended for tech-savvy children