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Microsoft Family Safety manages devices, apps and web access. Watchly manages the video library inside its own player.
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| Feature | Watchly Player | Microsoft Family Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Control model | Library + optional discovery | Filter / block |
| Per-video approval | Available; discovery is optional | No |
| Removes ads | No ads added by Watchly | No |
| Removes recommendations | Yes | No |
| Removes comments | Yes | No |
| AI review before adding | Transcript findings; parent judgement | Not part of the described controls |
| Time limits | Daily limits + intermission breaks | Yes |
| Watch reports for parents | Yes | Partial |
| No install (web) | Yes | No |
| Price | See current Watchly pricing | See provider’s current plans |
Features depend on platform, plan and settings. Watchly controls apply inside its player. Check the linked provider guidance.
Current Watchly plans · Microsoft Family Safety plans and availability
Microsoft’s web filtering depends on its supported browser and account setup. Website rules and app rules are separate, so check both when restricting YouTube. These controls do not create a parent-picked YouTube video library.
Keep discovery off for viewing from the library you build. If you enable discovery, videos that meet your rules can be added automatically; flagged or incomplete requests wait for your review.
Watchly’s AI reviews available transcripts. It can miss visual content or context, so use the findings to guide your own review.
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Use the linked provider instructions for current settings.
Check the child’s Microsoft account and supported devices. Review Edge web filters, YouTube app access and the relevant screen-time settings.
Check the actual child view, available content and how a viewing session ends. Review access to other apps separately.
Watchly’s controls apply inside Watchly. Use device settings separately to manage access to regular YouTube, browsers and other apps.
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AI checks video transcripts for 21 themes, including bullying, language and sales pressure. Read the flags, then decide.
Kids choose from their library. Nothing starts automatically when a video ends.
Consider Family Safety for Microsoft device routines.
A browser-based YouTube library for children ages 5–12, with transcript reviews, daily limits and intermission breaks. Watchly adds no ads.
Use a few videos your child already enjoys. Compare the selection workflow, child view and stopping point on the devices your family uses.
Oshri Cohen – Father and co-founder of Watchly Player
Check current plans, limits and availability with each provider. · Source review recorded 2026-07-03.
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