Is SBS On Demand Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by Google Play, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with SBS Corporation.
What SBS On Demand's age rating means
SBS On Demand is rated Rated for 12+ on the Google Play, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
Things for parents to check
- SBS On Demand shows ads. Ads inside kids' apps can lead to unexpected content or accidental taps that open other stores or links.
What parents and users report about SBS On Demand
Users frequently report issues with buffering, poor video quality, and difficulty logging in. Many complain about excessive ads interrupting their viewing experience. The app also has problems with casting, crashes, and content not loading or being unavailable on certain devices.
Summarized from 248 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with SBS On Demand
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove SBS On Demand if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall SBS On Demand on your child's device.
SBS On Demand for kids: frequently asked questions
Is SBS On Demand safe for kids?
SBS On Demand has an official age rating of Rated for 12+ on the Google Play, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does SBS On Demand have?
The Google Play rates SBS On Demand as Rated for 12+. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use SBS On Demand safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove SBS On Demand from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find SBS On Demand and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.