How to protect your child's TV with WhitelistVideo
Set up WhitelistVideo on your Android TV or Google TV to filter YouTube content on the big screen. The app provides a safe, filtered YouTube experience where children can only watch videos from your approved channels.
What does WhitelistVideo for TV do?
The WhitelistVideo TV app is a safe YouTube viewer for your television. It:
- Provides a filtered YouTube experience designed for the big screen
- Only shows videos from channels you've approved
- Blocks access to unapproved content with a friendly message
- Lets your child request new channels for your approval
- Syncs with your parent account in real-time
TV-first experience: The WhitelistVideo TV app is designed for remote control navigation, making it easy for children to browse and watch approved content on the television.
What TV devices are compatible with WhitelistVideo?
WhitelistVideo works on any TV running Android TV or Google TV, including:
- Google TV devices — Chromecast with Google TV, Google TV Streamer
- Android TV boxes — NVIDIA Shield TV, Xiaomi Mi Box, Walmart Onn
- Smart TVs with Android TV — Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sharp, and other manufacturers
- Smart TVs with Google TV — Sony, TCL, Hisense, and other manufacturers
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Not compatible: WhitelistVideo is not available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Tizen, or LG webOS. These platforms do not run Android TV.
What do I need to set up WhitelistVideo on my TV?
- A TV or streaming device running Android TV or Google TV
- A Google account signed in on the TV (required for Play Store access)
- A WhitelistVideo parent account (create one at app.whitelist.video (opens in a new tab))
- Access to the Parents' App on your phone
- About 5 minutes for setup
How to set up WhitelistVideo on your TV
Quick start steps
- Install the app from Google Play Store on your TV
- Activate the app using a code from your Parents' App
How does WhitelistVideo work on the TV?
Inside the app
- Your child opens the WhitelistVideo app instead of the YouTube app on the TV
- They can browse and search YouTube using the TV remote
- Videos from approved channels play immediately
- Videos from unapproved channels show a "Request" option
- All viewing is filtered according to your settings
What your child sees
- Approved videos: Play normally with full controls
- Unapproved videos: Blocked with a friendly message and option to request
- Channel requests: Sent to your Parents' App for approval
What you control
- Which channels are approved
- Auto-pilot content screening settings (Premium)
- Request limits and viewing schedules
TV troubleshooting
The app isn't available in the Play Store on my TV
- Make sure your TV is running Android TV or Google TV
- Check that a Google account is signed in on the TV
- Try searching for "WhitelistVideo" in the Play Store on the TV
- Open the Play Store link (opens in a new tab) on your phone and send the install to your TV remotely
I can't find the app after installing
- Look in the Apps row on your home screen
- Some TVs require you to add the app to your home screen manually
- Go to Settings > Apps > See all apps to find it
My child can still open the regular YouTube app on the TV
- WhitelistVideo does not remove or block other apps on the TV
- You can disable the YouTube app: Settings > Apps > YouTube > Disable
- On Google TV, you can also remove YouTube from the home screen