Questions Parents Ask
The things people actually want to know
What exactly do I get?
A Dewey Scanner that connects to your TV, plus a set of starter cards. Your child picks a card, scans it on the scanner, and the show plays. You supply the drawer or box — something you already have works perfectly.
Who picks the videos?
Dewey finds them. You and your child decide which ones become cards. Every card is automatically enriched with discussion questions, age suggestions, and a knowledge category. No algorithm decides what plays next — your child does.
What ages is this for?
Dewey organizes content into three age lanes: 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. Each card has an age suggestion so your child naturally gravitates toward what fits.
What if my kid gets bored of the cards?
New cards arrive each month. Any YouTube video can become a card. Your child can request new topics, and Dewey keeps finding new things.
Is there screen time I should worry about?
Dewey makes screen time intentional. Your child physically picks a card before anything plays. One card, one video. When it ends, it ends. No autoplay, no rabbit holes.
Do I need to be technical to set this up?
Plug in the Dewey Scanner, connect to WiFi, pair your account. That's it. The scanner runs itself after that.
What if my kid doesn't like the cards?
The first set covers broadly appealing content — the kind of videos kids tend to love. If a card doesn't land, it goes to the back of the drawer. Over time, your child's collection shapes itself around what they actually reach for.
Is this just YouTube with extra steps?
Fewer steps, actually — fewer decisions, fewer distractions, fewer rabbit holes. The friction is intentional: picking a physical card is simpler and calmer than scrolling an infinite feed. Your child gets the good stuff without the parts that make parents uneasy.
What happens when a video gets taken down?
Dewey monitors the catalog. If a video disappears from YouTube, the card gets flagged and replaced with something similar. Your child won't notice — the card just works.
Can my child use this without me?
That's the point. Once the Dewey Scanner is set up, a child as young as three can browse their cards, pick one, and scan it. No passwords, no navigation, no asking for help. Independence is a feature.
How does Dewey organize content?
Dewey uses the Dewey Decimal system — the same classification libraries have used for over a century. Science, history, arts, nature — every card has a number and a category. Your child can learn the system and use it to find what they're looking for.
What are nutrition tiers?
Every card gets one of four labels: Learning (teaches a concept), Enriching (builds curiosity), Entertainment (fun and well-made), or Treat (pure fun, used sparingly). Think of it like a food label for screen time — no judgment, just transparency.
Can I add my own videos?
Yes. Any YouTube video can become a Dewey card. Dewey adds a watercolor thumbnail, discussion questions, age suggestion, and knowledge category. Your family's drawer is yours to fill.
What if I want to cancel?
Cancel anytime. The Dewey Scanner and any cards you've received are yours to keep. The scanner still plays your existing cards — it just won't receive new ones.