The second series of hit show Bluey premieres today on ABC Kids.
Download the improved ABC Kids app to enjoy four bonus episodes of Bluey and a host of new app features that enhance usability for children and their parents.
The free ABC Kids app is carefully curated to entertain, educate and support Australian children from their earliest years. Designed as an easy to navigate environment for growing preschoolers, the app has a new search tool to encourage discovery and settings for parents and carers to apply show filters, personalise the experience for their child or add screen time settings.
The ABC Kids app is available from the App Store for iPhone and iPad here and from Google Play for Android devices.
ABC’s Head Of Children’s Production, Libbie Doherty says,
“We are thrilled with the brilliant new season of Bluey (iview’s #1 series of all time) and believe it has been well worth the wait. 2020 is all about supercharging ABC Kids as the home of trusted and loved programming for Australian children and their families.
To make life easier for families we have been connecting the ABC Kids ecosystem under a refreshed look and feel. New features are rolling out in the ABC Kids app to help you find your favourite programs more easily. Our early educator website is live, packed full of inspirational resources for support and ABC Kids listen continues to grow as the audio soundtrack to a toddler’s daily routine.”
ABC Kids is the #1 place for Australian kids. With an unmissable line-up launching this month, get ready for iconic celebrities including Claudia Karvan, Costa Georgiadis and Joel Creasey reading books on Play School Story Time, a brand new series of The Wiggles World and the return of audience favourites like Bananas In Pyjamas, Shaun The Sheep, Peppa Pig and Octonauts.
For a screen-free option, ABC Kids listen is the perfect companion for playful days and peaceful nights. Jam packed with trusted programs featuring beautiful music and stories, listen out for new highlight Story Salad and favourites Story Time and Noisy By Nature.
Key Stats
ABC Kids has the #1 Kids show in Australia. Bluey continues to smash viewing records with a combined total of 179 Million program plays since launch.
ABC Kids has the #1 kids’ app in Australia. ABC Kids is the number one video streaming app in Australia that’s just for kids.
For parents, ABC Kids is the #1 place for Australian kids. 97% of ABC Kids parents prefer their children using ABC Kids to other places where they may see advertising or inappropriate content.
ABC Kids is the #1 channel for Australian preschool children.
ABC Kids is the #1 trusted platform among ABC Kids parents.
New ABC Kids app features
Search: Safely explore and discover new shows with the improved search function
Optimised design: The app experience is designed to be child-led for independent viewing
Home screen: Now with carefully curated program collections
Watch on the big screen: Cast to your TV or device via Chromecast or AirPlay
Settings: Personalise the app, apply show filters and limit screen time in settings
