Set up and use your Samsung Galaxy kids edition tablet

The Samsung Galaxy tablet for kids comes with a range of accessories designed to enhance your child's experience. Here's what you'll find in the box:

• Kids Edition cover
• Sticker Pack
• Tether
• Crayo-Pen
• Leaflet
• Data Cable
• Quick Start Guide

If needed, you can find SD cards and storage solutions on our website.

The Kids cover is crafted to safeguard the tablet against accidental drops and falls, making it ideal for active kids. Available in a variety of colors, it lets children pick their favorite shade to personalize their device. The included Crayo-Pen stylus, designed to resemble a crayon, is perfect for drawing and writing. It can be conveniently stored in the tablet's pen slot and secured with a tether.

To attach the Crayo-Pen and tether, follow these steps:

1. Pass the looped end of the tether through the hole on the Kids cover.
2. Thread the other end of the tether through the loop.
3. Pull it tightly to ensure it's secure. 
4. Screw the Crayo-Pen onto the end of the tether.

This setup ensures the stylus stays safe and within reach for your child's creative endeavors.

The Samsung Galaxy kids edition tablets come with an integrated feature designed to keep your child's apps organized and accessible in one place through the Samsung Kids UI. Setting up Samsung Kids is straightforward, with multiple options to get started:
 

During the initial setup:

• Power on the tablet and follow the setup wizard. During the initial setup process, you'll have the option to configure Samsung Kids directly from the setup screen.

After the initial setup:

• Swipe up on the Home screen to open the Apps screen, and then open the Samsung Kids app.
  
• Swipe down from the top of the screen using two fingers to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Samsung Kids icon.

After opening Samsung Kids, you will be prompted to allow the permissions and create a secure PIN. To exit Samsung Kids, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Close Samsung Kids, and then enter your PIN to confirm.

Parental controls allow you to create profiles for your child, set daily playtimes, and monitor device usage. To access parental settings, tap More options (the three vertical dots) from the Samsung Kids Home screen, then tap Parental controls, and enter your Samsung Kids PIN.

The following options are available:

• Set profile: Create a profile for your child. You can create up to 6 profiles.
• Activity: Monitor your child's tablet usage, including apps used, time spent, and overall engagement.
• Screen time: Use this setting to create a daily playtime schedule and goals.
• Bedtime: Set a bedtime for your child.
• Frequently contacted: View your child's recent calls.
• My kid's creations: View your child's artwork or Gallery.
• Allowed content: Displays content allowed by parents, such as apps, contacts, and music.
• More apps for kids: An app store where you can download free or paid-for apps meant for children. It can only be accessed from the Parental controls screen.
• Swipe right for more content: You can swipe right on the Samsung Kids Home screen to view related content.

Additional parental controls are available when Kids mode is closed on the tablet, and can be accessed from the One UI Home screen.

Home screen apps

• My Camera: A safe camera for kids to take pictures and add stickers.
• My Gallery: Stores pictures or drawings that are created in Samsung Kids or allowed by parents.
• My Browser: Allows safe browsing on the internet that is easily controlled and monitored by parents.
• Crocro's Friends Village: Play mini games with the cute characters from Samsung Kids.
• Lisa’s Music Band: A place where kids can play various musical instruments.
• My Magic Voice: Kids can change their voice and play along with Samsung Kids' characters.
• Crocro's Adventure: A block coding game that teaches creative and logical thinking.

Get more apps for kids

1. Tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap More apps for kids, and then enter your PIN.
2. Select a category at the top of the screen, such as Top free or New, and then tap your desired app.
   
   
3. Tap the Install icon; the app will appear as a gift box on the Samsung Kids Home screen. Tap the gift box to view the app.

Add and edit apps

1. Tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Add and edit apps, and then enter your PIN.
2. To rearrange an app, touch and hold it, and then drag it to another part of the screen.
3. To add other apps already installed on your device, tap Add (the plus sign), and then select your desired app(s). You can also tap All to select all apps. Tap Add at the bottom of the screen to add the apps to the Samsung Kids Home screen.
4. To remove an app from the Home screen, touch and hold its icon, and then tap Delete.
5. When you’re finished, tap Save.
   

Content screen

Swiping right on the Samsung Kids Home screen will let your child access even more content. They can select a friend from one of the Samsung Kids characters, as well as browse apps and games.

This option is on by default. To enable or disable this option for your child, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Parental controls, and then enter your PIN. Tap the switch at the bottom of the screen next to Swipe right for more content.

Your child can choose their favorite color as their Samsung Kids wallpaper, or they can select an image from the My Gallery app.

1. From the Samsung Kids Home screen, tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Change wallpaper.
2. Select a color to apply to the default Samsung Kids Home screen, and then tap Save.
3. If you’d like to use an image instead, navigate back to the Samsung Kids Home screen, and then open My Gallery. Tap an image, and then tap the wallpaper icon at the top of the screen.
4. Tap Set on Home screen. The image will be applied to the Samsung Kids Home screen.

You can change your PIN if needed:

1. From the Samsung Kids Home screen, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Settings, and then tap Change Samsung Kids PIN.
   
   
2. Enter your current PIN, and then enter your new PIN.
3. Confirm your new PIN; your old PIN will be changed to your new PIN.

You can also change your desired lock type:

1. From the Samsung Kids Home screen, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Settings, and then tap Lock type for Parental controls.
2. Then, select Tablet's screen lock.
   
   
3. If you do not have a standard lock set up for your device, tap OK on the pop-up, and then exit Samsung Kids by navigating back to the Home screen, then tapping More options (the three vertical dots), and then tapping Close Samsung Kids. Enter your current PIN to proceed.
4. Navigate to and open your device’s Settings, then tap Security and privacy, and then tap Lock screen. Tap Screen lock, and then select your desired lock type. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your lock.
5. Now, you’ll be prompted to use your device lock type when using Samsung Kids.

You can easily check if Samsung Kids requires an update.

1. From the Samsung Kids Home screen, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Settings, and then enter your PIN.
2. Tap About Samsung Kids, and then tap Update if available.
   
   
3. You will be prompted to update the app using the Galaxy Store.