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Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) Kids | Designed for kids, with parental controls | Owl
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Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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Purchase options and add-ons
- ECHO DOT KIDS – Our most popular and cutest smart speaker with Alexa, made for kids (not a toy). The improved speaker delivers clearer vocals and rich, vibrant sound.
- WHERE LEARNING MEETS FUN – Kids can ask Alexa to play music, read a bedtime story, get help with their homework, and more. Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and others.
- INCLUDES 1 YEAR OF AMAZON KIDS+ – A digital subscription designed for kids aged 3-12 to safely learn, grow, and explore. On Echo Dot, kids can enjoy kid-friendly Audible books, interactive games, fun Morning Routines, and educational Alexa skills. After 1 year, your subscription will automatically renew every month starting at just $4.99/month plus applicable tax. You may cancel any time by visiting the Amazon Parent Dashboard or contacting Customer Service.
- EASY-TO-USE PARENTAL CONTROLS – Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses and filter explicit songs. You can also set daily time limits and review activity in the Amazon Parent Dashboard.
- FOR GROWING INDEPENDENCE - Kids can help take charge of their routines with Alexa by setting their own alarms or turning off compatible smart lights. Use the Hey Disney! voice assistant to get the weather with Mickey, set a reading timer with Dory or Olaf, and more.
- TURN ALEXA'S VOICE INTO AN OWL – Kids can customize the way their Alexa sounds with a pretend owl or dragon voice, along with character-inspired songs, jokes, and greetings included with the 1 year of Amazon Kids+.
- 2-YEAR WORRY-FREE GUARANTEE – If it breaks, return it and we’ll replace it for free.
- DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY – Amazon is not in the business of selling your family's personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.
We want you to know
If you already have a subscription to Amazon Kids+, your active subscription will be automatically replaced as soon as you activate a new Echo Dot Kids, and you'll receive one year of Amazon Kids+ from that time. Learn more about your Amazon Kids+ subscription.
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Mighty sound for big imaginations
Meet Echo Dot Kids - Our most popular and cutest smart speaker with Alexa. The fun design features an improved speaker, delivering clear vocals and vibrant sound. Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ content. Kids can ask Alexa for homework help, to play music, read bedtime stories, and more. Learn more about Alexa for Kids and Family.
Parental
Controls
1-year
included
Ages
Music
Learning
Bedtime
Peace of mind
for parents
Easy-to-use Parent Dashboard
Use parental controls to set daily time limits, review activity and filter content for up to 4 child profiles. Learn more about the Amazon Parent Dashboard.
Kid-friendly fun
Alexa will automatically give kid-friendly responses and filter explicit songs, so kids can listen independently.
Learn and grow
with Alexa
So much to explore
Echo Dot Kids is packed with educational skills and features. If they're stuck on their homework or feeling curious, they can ask Alexa questions.
Made for growing independence
Kids can take charge of their routines with Alexa by setting their own alarms, turning off compatible smart lights, and adding reminders.
Always ready for a dance party
Echo Dot Kids uses Amazon Kids to automatically filter explicit songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, or Pandora—so kids can have fun listening, singing, and dancing along with all their favorite tunes.
Content kids love
All their faves, always ad-free
Includes 1 year of age-appropriate content from Amazon Kids+ with thousands of hours of kid-friendly videos, Audible books, fun Morning Routines, and educational skills from characters they love.
Works across multiple devices
Your Amazon Kids+ subscription goes beyond your Echo Dot Kids. Kids can access books, games, movies, and TV shows across compatible Echo, Fire tablet, Fire TV, Kindle, Android, and iOS devices. Learn more about Amazon Kids+.
“Alexa, be a dragon.“
Animal-inspired Alexa voices bring Owl and Dragon to life with wildly fun pretend character voices. When kids Ask Alexa to “act like an owl” or “be a dragon” Alexa's default voice will change, along with animal-inspired songs, jokes, and greetings. Say “Alexa, change to your regular voice” to turn off the animal-inspired Alexa voice.
Helpful for the whole family
Parents can ask Alexa to drop in on their child's room to remind them it's dinner time or bedtime. Kids can call parent-approved friends and family, and parents can also enable features that allow kids to call emergency numbers. Learn more about Alexa Communication.
“Emma, dinner is ready!”
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection.
Simple to set up and use
Step 1
Plug in Echo Dot Kids.
Step 2
Connect to the internet with the Alexa app.
Step 3
Set up a child profile and enjoy access to kid-friendly content from Amazon Kids+.
Every day is an earth day
You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here's how:
Materials
55% post-consumer recycled plastics
100% post-consumer recycled polyester yarn
Device, cable and adapter included.
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Device Packaging
This device’s packaging is 100% recyclable. Fulfillment center packaging not included.
Part With Purpose
There may come a time when you want to trade in or recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
Low Power Mode
To reduce its energy consumption, this device will enter Low Power Mode when it is idle. Low Power Mode is not available for certain user configurations. To learn more, see Low Power Mode Restrictions.
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Ratings | 4.7 out of 5 stars (12,076) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,227) | 4.7 out of 5 stars (94,013) |
Release Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
Alexa built in | |||
Parental controls and filtering | Enabled by default | Available by enabling Amazon Kids in the Alexa app | |
1-year Amazon Kids+ Family Plan | Sold separately starting at $4.99/month or $49.00/year | ||
Warranty | 2-year worry-free guarantee | 2-year worry-free guarantee | 90-day limited warranty |
Speakers | 1.73" front-firing speaker | 1.75” | 1.73" front-firing speaker |
Screen | 5.5” with 960 x 480 resolution | ||
Camera | 2 MP | ||
Privacy Controls | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls | Built-in camera shutter and microphone/camera off button | Built-in microphone off button and in-app privacy controls |
Motion Detection | |||
Tap Gestures | |||
Temperature Sensor | |||
eero Built-in | |||
Dimensions | 3.9” W x 3.9”D x 1.7”H | 5.8”W x 3.6”D x 3.2”H | 3.9” W x 3.9”D x 1.7”H |
Technical Details
Echo Dot (5th Gen) Kids
Size |
3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100 mm x 100 mm x 89 mm) |
Weight |
10.7 oz (304g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process |
Audio |
1.73” (44 mm) front-firing speaker, Lossless High Definition |
Wifi connectivity |
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Amazon Sidewalk |
A shared network that helps compatible devices work better at home and beyond the front door. If wifi is lost, Sidewalk enables certain devices to stay connected. Also, Sidewalk helps devices like water sprinklers and pet locators work over longer distances. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors via Sidewalk Bridges (participating Echo and Ring devices), and is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned off the setting. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Sidewalk. |
Smart Home Protocols |
Smart Home Protocols: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh. |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Dot or from Echo Dot to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of connected mobile devices. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
eero Built-in |
eero Built-in is intended for adult management only. Your wifi network must use a compatible eero router and your Echo device must stay in range of a compatible eero device. You will need to link your eero and Amazon accounts and manage eero Built-in from the eero mobile application to use this feature. eero Built-in compatible Echo devices support up to 1,000 sq. ft. of additional coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and 10 or fewer connected devices. Actual performance can vary and certain eero, Echo, or Alexa features may be incompatible with eero Built-in. Learn more about eero Built-in performance, availability and compatibility. Use of eero and eero-related products and services, including eero Built-in, requires creation of an eero account and agreement to eero’s Terms of Service. Review eero’s Privacy Notice. |
System requirements |
Echo Dot comes ready to connect to your wifi. The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android, and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. Supported operating systems. Certain skills and services may require subscription or other fees. |
Setup technology |
Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
Warranty and service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. See more details about this coverage. Use of Echo Dot Kids is subject to the terms found here. |
Accessibility features |
The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
Included in the box |
Echo Dot (5th Gen) Kids, glacier white power adapter (15W), Quick Start Guide, and Alexa Guide for kids. |
Generation |
Echo Dot (5th Gen) Kids - 2022 release |
Privacy features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Language |
Alexa speaks English and Spanish. Spanish is not available in Amazon Kids. |
Alexa Skills & Features |
Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful, and more fun by letting you voice control your world. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do. |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Age range |
Ages 3 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Subscription |
Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+. Click here to find out more about Amazon Kids+. |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Customers like the appearance of the digital device, mentioning it's cute, whimsical, and has a cool design on the body. Opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers find the appearance of the digital device cute, whimsical, and playful. They appreciate the durable design and kid-friendly colors. Some mention that the night light was really cool setting different colors.
"...Additionally, the device's durable design and kid-friendly colors make it a visually appealing addition to my children's rooms...." Read more
"...The boys love the story time and the night light was really cool setting different colors. I'm even thinking of getting one for my bedroom!..." Read more
"...This has such better aesthetic than a black ball on a shelf somewhere. You can turn off parental controls...." Read more
"...I am not a kid but appreciate the playful new design, the advanced capabilities of this iteration of the dot, and the sound quality is superior to..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention it works really great, it tells stories, answers questions, and is a really useful device. However, others say that it's impossible to work right with the kids+ enabled, the advertised features don't work, and it glitches from time to time.
"...- After Alexa's bedtime has hit she will not respond to any commands or be able to use any skills...." Read more
"...Good think my DIL knew how to set it up but was easy for her and works really great. We enjoyed using it once it was set up...." Read more
"...The glow lamp we got with it was broken. It never worked / wouldn’t pair." Read more
"...Works perfectly. She also uses it to play music for her to fall asleep or a bed time story when I’m not home." Read more
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One of the standout features of the Echo Dot Kids is the robust set of parental controls that allow me to set time limits, filter explicit content, and review my children's activity. This has given me the confidence to let my kids explore and engage with the device independently, knowing that they are safe and protected. Additionally, the device's durable design and kid-friendly colors make it a visually appealing addition to my children's rooms. Overall, the Echo Dot Kids has exceeded my expectations and has become an invaluable tool in keeping my children entertained, engaged, and learning in a safe and controlled environment.