Samsung Kids One UI 4 update helps kids grow good digital habits

Samsung Kids is a unique mode of Galaxy smartphones that allows children to use their smartphones in a more secure and enjoyable way. It was originally introduced as Kids Mode in 2014 and later renamed Samsung Kids. With One UI 4.0, Samsung is further expanding the features and capabilities of the service.

The latest update offers new customization options, updated parental controls, AR apps, a new onboarding experience and more. The platform we now call Samsung Kids was actually introduced in 2014 as Kids Mode.

Samsung Kids Designed to allow children to use their smartphones more securely, the Kids Mode feature settings make it easy for parents to ensure that their children only have access to the apps provided by the Kids Mode service.

As well as access to any other app allowed by parents. It gave children their first taste of the galactic ecosystem with their preferences and unique and friendly characters. Since then, Kids Mode has continued to develop. A diverse content collection for each age and class has been added to help children have fun and learn with their smartphones.

When Kids Mode finally became Samsung Kids, it became more comfortable and offered more diverse content. Users can now activate Samsung Kids in Quick Panel with just one tap – no download required.

They can also toggle the feature on or off immediately when they unlock their phone. No special password needs to be set and this feature provides a detailed overview of usage patterns.

Adjusting Background Colors and Apps Based on Age Groups

Samsung Kids is primarily intended for use by children between the ages of three and eight. Now, with the update, there are options to change the background color and the apps that are displayed on the screen so that older people can use the service.

To better meet the needs of their children, parents can remove the default apps and fill the home screen with the recommended content page and content from the apps they have downloaded and allowed.

Children aged eight and over can benefit greatly from things that are a little more challenging. Examples include apps like Crocross Adventure, which allows children to practice logical thinking through black coding, as well as Pettson’s innovations listed below My Browser and partner apps that contain English news articles.

Stronger Parental Controls for Monitoring Activity and Setting Weekly Goals

Every parent wants to know which apps their children use the most and what apps they like. Samsung Kids’ updated Parental Controls feature provides detailed information about children’s mobile activities throughout the day, but also over the past month. Apps are listed based on the frequency they use, making it easy to monitor each screen time.

Healthy smartphone usage habits are formed when goals are set and followed. Keeping a record of your child’s smartphone activity can help you set weekly usage goals. Depending on their circumstances, users can set the same screen time goals that they need to follow each day, or even set different goals each day of the week.

Recommended Content Page Now Includes AR Features and Partner Apps

Samsung Kids offers features for basic activities such as taking and drawing photos, as well as a wide range of content developed with partners. If you swipe right on the home screen, you will find tons of new apps tailored to your child’s preferences, which can be easily dragged around and added to the home screen.

Promoting Healthy Mobile Habits by Offering Kids Insights Into Their Smartphone Use

Samsung Kids continues to evolve to make it easier for young consumers to enjoy more fun and educational content. Starting with One UI 4, Crocross welcomes children to the Little Friends Welcome Board, and their wishes and interactions vary depending on the situation and more character activities are added. The newly added partner content app cards, meanwhile, recommended apps grouped by category, making it more convenient for users to find the apps they like.

Now, children can monitor their activities and screen time with their parents or set up their own smartphone usage plan to further develop their autonomy.

Introducing New and Even Friendlier ‘Little Friends’

With limited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors these days, children are increasingly using mobile devices. In view of this trend, it has become even more important for children to develop good mobile habits and access fun and educational content.

Going forward, Samsung plans to make children more enjoyable and has a safe ‘fence’ to the digital world that treats both parents and children.