The question parents put to us about kids channels is rarely «which channels are there». What they ask far more often is this: can my child switch to another channel by accident, which channel is for which age, and how do I limit the watching. We wrote this page around those questions. Channel names belong to their respective rights holders.
13 channels, by age group
Kids channels differ sharply from one another in the age they are aimed at. On a channel made for toddlers the shots change slowly and the sounds are soft; on a channel for school-age children the storyline is fast and the sound effects are strong. Picking the right channel has a direct effect on the quality of the watching.
| Age group | Suitable channels | What to watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years (babies) | Baby TV | Slow shots, repeating melodies, simple shapes and colours |
| 3–6 years (pre-school) | Disney Junior, Nick Jr, Minika Çocuk, ARB Günəş | Short stories, teaching through song, no violent elements |
| 3–7 years (Azerbaijani and Turkish) | ARB Günəş, TRT Çocuk HD | Voice-over in the mother tongue and in Turkish, local tales and children's programmes |
| 3–7 years (Russian) | Карусель, Мульт | For Russian-speaking families and children learning Russian |
| 6–12 years (school age) | Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Nickelodeon, Minika Go | Fast storylines, series format — screen time needs more watching here |
| 7 years and up (educational) | Da Vinci | Programmes built on science, discovery and logic |
The audio language — overlooked, but it matters
On kids channels the language is not an incidental detail. A child takes in the language they hear most, so which channel becomes the favourite affects their vocabulary. The package has four language directions, and you can choose between them deliberately:
- Azerbaijani — ARB Günəş. Content in the mother tongue matters most at a young age, because that is where a child gathers their first vocabulary.
- Turkish — TRT Çocuk HD, Minika Çocuk, Minika Go. Thanks to the closeness of the languages a child understands Turkish content very quickly.
- Russian — Карусель, Мульт. For children growing up in a Russian-speaking environment or learning Russian.
- English — an audio track choice is possible on some international channels. For language learning, cartoons are the most convenient material: limited vocabulary, plenty of repetition.
On some international cartoon channels the audio track can be switched. Which channel has that option active depends on the stream, so we recommend checking it during the installation or the free trial — we show you where the audio selection button is in the app.
A kids profile and the lock
It is possible to keep the kids channels as a separate group in IPTV. In practice that comes down to two things: collecting the channels into a favourites list, and closing off the adult categories with a code.
Build a kids list
In the app's favourites section you add only the 13 kids channels. When the child turns on the television they see that list straight away, with no need to wander through 256 channels.
Set a parental code
Most IPTV apps have a parental code (PIN) section: the categories you select will not open without the code. We show you which option exists in which app during the installation.
Give the child a separate device
Keeping the television or tablet in the child's room as a separate device is the simplest solution. With the multi-device plan two screens work at the same time.
Set a time frame
You limit the watching time with the television's own timer or the device's screen-time function. This is something the device provides, not the app, and most Smart TVs have it.
A practical approach to screen time
Banning screen time outright does not work in most families. The approach that gets further is to manage the content rather than the clock. Unlike auto-playing mixed videos, a television channel works to a schedule: the programme ends, and the child sees a natural point at which to stop.
- Choose the channel to match the age — fast shot changes over-stimulate a small child and make settling down harder.
- Watch together when you can: once a child can talk about what they saw, watching turns from passive entertainment into a conversation.
- Choose the calm channels before bedtime — the melodies on the baby channels are soft for exactly that purpose.
- Present the educational channels (Da Vinci, the documentary channels) as part of the normal cartoon time — offer a choice rather than a ban.
- Change the genre rather than keeping the same channel every day: cartoons, documentary, children's music.
Documentary and science channels are a separate subject for older children — we have written about them on the science and education page.
The technical side: what quality is enough
The full list of kids channels and the other 11 categories are in the channels overview; the installation steps per device are on the installation page.
There is no need to go looking for a 4K stream for cartoons. Animation is made up of broad areas of colour and looks clean on an HD stream as well — unlike a football broadcast, there is no fast camera movement here. So an HD stream is entirely enough for the tablet or the small television in a child's room, and no bandwidth is wasted.
If you want to open the kids channels on the television and a tablet at the same time, that depends on the number of devices — a standard subscription is for one screen. The device plans are written out openly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I separate the kids channels from the others?
Yes. You add only the 13 kids channels to the app's favourites section — when the child turns on the television it starts from that list. On top of that, most IPTV apps have a parental code (PIN): the categories you select will not open without the code. We set that section up for you during the installation, and you choose the code yourself.
Is there a kids channel in Azerbaijani?
Yes — ARB Günəş is listed both in the Azerbaijani category and in the kids category. Besides that there are TRT Çocuk HD, Minika Çocuk and Minika Go in Turkish, and Карусель and Мульт in Russian. At a young age, favouring content in the mother tongue helps vocabulary develop.
Which channel suits a baby?
Baby TV is intended for 0–3 years: the shots change slowly and the melodies are repetitive and soft. Channels such as Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, on the other hand, are for school age — the fast storylines and strong sound effects over-stimulate a small child. The age split is in the table above.
Can I let my child watch cartoons in English?
On some international channels the audio track can be switched, but that option is not active on every stream. We check it together during the free trial. For language learning, cartoons are convenient material: the vocabulary is limited, the phrases repeat and the picture supports the meaning.
What do I need to watch on a separate television in the child's room?
A standard subscription is for one screen — open a second television at the same time and the stream cuts out. For a child's room the 2-device plan (18 AZN a month) is enough; for three or more screens there is a 22 AZN plan. Using them in turn, that is closing one screen and opening the other, is possible on a standard subscription too.
Do cartoons need a fast connection?
No, an HD stream is entirely enough for animation — 8–10 Mbps. Because a cartoon picture is made up of broad areas of colour, compression artefacts do not show the way they do in a football broadcast. There is no benefit in opening a 4K stream on the tablet or small television in a child's room: the screen scales it down to its own resolution and the bandwidth is spent for nothing. The best way is to check the quality first with the 24-hour free trial.