Amazon Kids +, formerly known as Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, is a monthly subscription that gives unlimited access to thousands of games, videos, books, and songs for kids ages 3+. Here’s how to get started.
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What is Amazon Kids +?
Amazon Kids + is a child-friendly subscription program provides access to thousands of games, songs, videos, skills, music, and Audible books. The app can be customized for your child’s age group, with special titles available for children ages 3 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12 years old. Using a filtered browser, Amazon Kids + also creates a curated list of preselected websites and content options that are safe for children.
It can be accessed through all types of devices including the Fire 7 children’s edition Tablet, Kindle e-reader as well as iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
What does Amazon Kids + offer and what does it cost?
Amazon Kids + offers content from some of the most popular kid-centric media networks, including Disney, PBS Kids, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon.
For example, content for children ages 3 to 5 includes popular Sesame Street titles, Dr. Seuss and the Neighborhood series by Daniel Tiger. Content for kids ages 6 to 8 tends to include SpongeBob SquarePants, Angry Birds, and a range of simple games like motocross. Content for kids ages 9-12 includes more mature mainstream titles like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Worried about the cost? As of August 2021, Amazon Kids + will offer four separate plans based on the number of profiles and monthly or annual prepaid options for Prime and non-Prime members. Check out Amazons for the latest tiers and pricing options Plan selection Page.
Note: Rest assured that Amazon Kids + does not allow in-app purchases or connections to social media accounts.
How to access Amazon Kids +
To access Amazon Kids +, download the Amazon Kids + app on your Fire tablet or through the Apple’s App Store for iPhone or from the Google Play Store for Android.
Open the app there, tap on “Get started” and accept the terms and conditions.
Sign in to Amazon.com with your email address and password. You also have the option of creating a new Amazon account.
For first-time visitors, you will be asked to create a profile. Enter your child’s name and date of birth, then tap Save.
How do I manage my child’s content?
To manage the content your child can see, open the Amazon Kids + app, which is the home page by default.
Tap the thumbnail in the top left and click “Show Settings”.
Enter your Amazon password to access protected settings.
Tap on “Manage Child Profiles”.
Select the profile you want to view.
On the following page you have the option to update your child’s language settings, set daily time limits and edit or remove your child’s profile.
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How do I set daily time limits?
Setting Daily Time Limits is a very useful feature that allows you to set viewing restrictions on Amazon Kids + content by specifying the total number of daily screen time (expressed in hours) and the exact time of day.
To manage your child’s daily time limits, tap Set Daily Time Limits.
In the parent dashboards, you can turn daily limits on and off, set usage times on weekdays and weekends, and set the total screen time using the lower slider.
You can also set the time by activity type, with options for a specific number of hours or unlimited.
Once all changes have been made, tap “Apply Changes”.
Packed with great content for the little ones
With more than 20,000 titles, Amazon Kids + offers a treasure trove of educational and entertaining content broken down into different ages to keep your child entertained. Aside from the media mix, we love Amazon Kids + full parental controls, which manages the type of content views and daily screen time. The mix of media and parental controls makes it a great choice for any parent looking to keep their kids busy.
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