Let’s be honest—handing a smart TV remote to a toddler can feel a bit like handing them a portal to the wild west of the internet. One accidental button press, and they’ve navigated away from PAW Patrol and into something… decidedly less age-appropriate.

Hisense is looking to fix that. In a brilliant bit of hardware meets software engineering, the company has announced a partnership with VIDAA and A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) (the masterminds behind Kidoodle.TV) to launch the UK’s first-ever Safe Streaming™ remote.

Rolling out this month across Hisense’s 2026 TV lineup, this secondary, kid-friendly clicker is designed to give children total entertainment autonomy while giving parents absolute peace of mind.

Hardware Designed for “Little Voices”

This isn’t just a standard remote with a bright-coloured coating. Hisense has thoughtfully designed the hardware specifically for smaller hands and the development of motor skills.

• Tactile & Recognisable: The interface features oversized, easily identifiable icons.

• Voice-Activated: Built-in voice commands let children who can’t yet type or read easily find their favourite shows.

• The Ultimate Sandbox: The remote bypasses the standard, cluttered smart TV UI entirely. Instead, it acts as an exclusive, direct gateway to VIDAA Kids.

100% Human-Vetted Content (No Shady Algorithms)

The biggest selling point here isn’t just the hardware—it’s what happens behind the screen. The remote connects exclusively to the VIDAA Kids ecosystem, powered by Kidoodle.TV.

Unlike standard streaming platforms that rely heavily on automated algorithms to filter content, every single show on VIDAA Kids is hand-curated and screened by real people.

“With the launch and inclusion of the Kids remote, we’re proud to be the first manufacturer in the UK to offer seamless access to a safe-streaming service which will give parents control and reassurance that their child can watch television independently.”

— Robert Andrews, Head of Strategy & GTM – TV at Hisense UK

Out of the box, kids get instant, safe access to over 50,000 episodes of heavy-hitter titles, including:

• PAW Patrol: Pup Tales

• Baby Shark

• Like Nastya

Which TVs Get the New Remote?

Hisense isn’t treating digital safety as a paid premium add-on. The dedicated hardware will be included as a complimentary, additional remote in the box for their upper-tier 2026 display lineups.

If you are eyeing any of Hisense’s new high-end displays launching this month, you’ll find the Safe Streaming remote packed inside.