Hey guys, first off, love the shows. My kids love them.
As a parent and the app is a different story.
Here are some of the things that may be looked into.
1. I am using an iPhone and am experiencing some issues with the login. I have the adventure pass and I have to delete the app and redownload then login to be able to access all episodes. After i close the app and then come back at a later time, the app doesn’t recognize I have the adventure pass and can’t login/logout without being printed to purchase the adventure pass. I have to delete app and then redownload the app and sign in again to have access.
2. On the laptop, I have to use the hdmr cable as suggested on the website. But what I have noticed is that there isn’t an autoplay to the next episodes. Is it possible to have this feature on laptops, similar to iPads and phones.
3. When clicking on the profile button, it always goes to the purchase screen even though I already have the adventure pass. There is no option to login or logout.
Thank you and keep the shows coming! We are enjoying them!
The team here has put together some good content - my kids have already blasted through Chip Chilla and are rewatching it, and are loving some of the other shows too.
Both this app and the Roku app could use a few tweaks to make them more usable for kids. Having a show that is playing automatically go to full screen when put in landscape mode would be good - my kids have been confused why the show is only at the top because they aren’t used to have to hit the two arrows to expand into full screen. Autoplay after an episode completes would be good. And better management of “Currently Watching” or “On Deck” would be good.
Otherwise, great interface and I look forward to seeing this platform develop into a content powerhouse.
We are enjoying this as a family in the evenings. It’s taken a lot of stress off of me as the mother often trying to research so much before just choosing something to watch for an hour after dinner. So far my two boys and husband love watching How Ridiculous. We all laugh throughout the whole episode and already want our own Rexy shirts. My five year old boy loves Mabel Maclay. I thought he’d be more interested in the animated series on Bentkey but he picks Mabel every time. It’s a cheerful show, fun, and has a great pace. I think he finds comfort in it. We also like Kid Explorer and laughed at how the old phones were what my husband and I had as kids. It’s informative and entertaining. We also like Walking Wild, an animal show, because the pace keeps our interest and is upbeat instead of intense or depressing like so many animal shows have turned. So far, Bentkey is great. We haven’t opened other apps much at all for entertainment since it came out. We are really thankful for all the creators and investors for making it happen. I should also comment that the platform is easy to use and is designed well.
We are absolutely loving these shows! My oldest son LOVES Chip Chilla and truly all the shows on this app. But this review is specifically because one function is missing: casting. I have another son with a trach and needs to be on what is called a mist collar for long lengths out of the day; we use chrome cast so he isn’t just sitting in his room with nothing to do. I don’t love having an iPad actually in the crib with him for a whole myriad of reasons, but I would love oh so dearly to be able to cast any of the Bentkey shows for him to watch in lieu of the other apps that have casting capabilities. This is a whole new branch of content and a brand new app, so I absolutely get it. I hope that function comes sooner rather than later! 🤞🏻
This app seems to have a lot of issues when streaming through firetv. Like another reviewer said, the time bar does not go away, and the bottom half of the screen in always dark. My son was begging me all afternoon to watch Chipchilla, and I finally went to turn it on, and none of the shows will load. When I click on episodes, a gray screen comes up and says “content is not available at this time.” This happens more than it works for us and is incredibly frustrating. He’s now watching Cars on Disney+. Bummer. Even with all these issues, my son LOVES Chipchilla and Truck Games. I was hopeful this could be the primary way our family watches tv, but if the app won’t play anything that’s not a possibility! Hopefully DW figures out these issues quick!
We are so excited for this! We’ve been watching all these shows and they are fantastic and well-produced. My older kids are obsessed with Runes, a show about William the Conqueror, and cannot wait for more episodes to release. There’s plenty of options for my Kindergartner and toddler. How Ridiculous is fun for all the kids and is a safe alternative to fun YouTubers. I’m so excited for this streaming service to expand. We are constantly having to ban shows on PBSkids and Disney for in appropriate content and love that I can trust this streaming service to have my Judeo Christian values and worldview in mind.
Thank you Bentley and Dailywire!
Bentkey's content is not just wholesome, but also incredibly engaging and refreshingly original. It's like a delightful journey back to simpler times.
What truly sets this app apart is its commitment to delivering content that nurtures young minds. The carefully curated selection of shows is a testament to the creative brilliance behind the DW's latest initiative, making the viewing experience both enjoyable and enriching. The app creators have truly hit the mark in understanding what parents look for in kids' entertainment.
In a world often saturated with flashy distractions, Bentkey is a testament to the kind of positive, wholesome developments we need in the digital age. Thank you for bringing back the joy of quality children's programming.
I have 5 kiddos from 10 years down to 18 months and finding decent kids content for them has been a battle. We homeschool and it’s one of my main missions as a mom to allow my kids to be kids - to protect them from the garbage the world seeks to inundate them with. I can’t tell you how thankful I am that this platform has launched! My kids are LOVING the content. There is something there for all of them! We look forward to watching for years to come.
One small suggestion as far as functionality of the app is I’d love the ability to automatically play the next episode of whichever show you’re watching.
Keep up the great work! We greatly appreciate what you’re doing to bring change to our culture.
My husband and I are hyper vigilant with what our kids watch. We don’t usually do anything new or that we ourselves haven’t vetted. We are not on board with this new, progressive direction Disney is taking everything. Thankful for a platform that has fun, adventure, and imagination without pushing their views of transgenderism or sexual orientation (or any other myriad of political or cultural issues for that matter) onto my small children. A sigh of relief to know I don’t have to watch every single second of a show because of this worry.
Also it’s just good!! My boys love Rune so far and can’t wait for more!
Excited to watch this platform grow and become more widely available!
I am a semi-stay at home mom with two young children. I work part-time from home and it is a relief to be able to put something on for my daughter while I work, without worrying about what content she might be consuming. My oldest daughter (3) already loves Bentkey; she blew through all the Chip Chilla and Ernest and Celestine episodes in a few days and we’re already rewatching it. There is a great variety of content for children of all ages and interests. I love having content that my kids can watch without having an agenda forced on them, I’m recommending Bentkey for everyone who wants their children to grow up enjoying safe, happy, regular shows.
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