Netflix has launched a new gaming app called Netflix Playground for children aged 8 and below. The app gives kids a safe, ad-free space to play without extra costs, while also letting parents control screen time, reported Hindustan Times.
The app is included with a regular Netflix subscription and works offline, so that kids can play without the internet. It works on smartphones and tablets and needs a Netflix login. Netflix Playground makes playing fun for kids.
The app features games and activities based on popular characters and shows, making learning and play enjoyable. Its launch also supports Netflix’s plans to expand kids’ content with new and returning shows.
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What Netflix Playground offers
Netflix Playground has a collection of games and activities with popular characters. Kids can play puzzles, matching games, and interactive tasks based on Horton Hears a Who! The Sneetches, Peppa Pig, and Sesame Street. The app works offline, so games can be played without the internet, and all content is ready to be started instantly or at once.
Games and characters inside the app
The app has fun and popular characters like StoryBots and Horton Hears a Who! Kids can play easy learning games that help them think and move better. Games start right away and can be deleted when done, making playtime easy, simple and fun.
How to start using Netflix Playground
Users can download the app from app stores, sign in with their Netflix account, and select games by character. The app also provides information on storage usage and allows parents to manage installed games, ensuring a smooth and organized experience for families.
Parental controls and new content updates
Netflix Playground lets parents set kids’ profiles, screen limits, watch history, and locks for safety. It will start in some countries and expand worldwide from April 28. New shows like Young MacDonald, My Sesame Street Friends, CoComelon Lane, and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie will be added soon.
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Netflix Playground gives kids under eight fun, safe, and educational games. It has no ads, works offline, and features familiar characters, so parents can feel relaxed while kids play. With strong parental controls and more content coming, the app makes a better, it is safer for kids to use.