Amazon Echo Dot Kids with Alexa (newest model), Designed for kids, with parental controls, Includes 1 Year of Amazon Kids+, OwlReducing CO2
Description
🎉 Make smart parenting fun with Alexa’s coolest kid-friendly sidekick!
- CUSTOMIZABLE ALEXA VOICE - Transform Alexa’s voice into fun characters like an owl or dragon, sparking imagination and engagement during every interaction.
- KID CENTRIC SMART SPEAKER - Echo Dot Kids delivers vibrant, crystal-clear audio designed specifically for young users, making learning and playtime immersive.
- ADVANCED PARENTAL CONTROLS - Set daily limits, filter explicit content, and monitor activity effortlessly via the desertcart Parent Dashboard for peace of mind.
- 1 YEAR OF AMAZON KIDS INCLUDED - Unlock a world of safe, educational content with Audible books, interactive games, and kid-friendly Alexa skills—free for the first year.
- PRIVACY DURABILITY GUARANTEED - Built with multiple privacy layers and backed by a 2-year worry-free guarantee—because your family’s safety and satisfaction come first.
The Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) is a compact, kid-focused smart speaker featuring a 1.73” HD front-firing speaker, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. It includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+ for safe, educational content and offers robust parental controls through the desertcart Parent Dashboard. Designed with privacy-first technology and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, it empowers kids aged 3+ to learn, play, and manage routines with customizable Alexa voices and smart home integration.
Specifications
| 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 | Sidewalk uses Echo and Ring devices to securely keep other devices connected and help find lost items by reporting their approximate location to the owner. Sidewalk can enable supported devices to remain connected even when wifi is lost or the supported devices are outside the range of their home wifi. Sidewalk uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth and the approximate location of your devices to provide these benefits to you and your neighbors. Sidewalk is turned on for your device unless you have previously turned it off. You can turn off Sidewalk at any time. Learn more about Amazon 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 in the 5 GHz band. 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+. |
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Reviews
L**A
Fun and easy to set up
We absolutely love our Echo dot!! My favorite thing is the morning and evening routines we set up. My son loves waking up to music and silly facts 😊 it’s a great a size to set up on the nightstand.It was so easy to set up via the Alexa app on my phone, and I love that I can make announcements through it that will be played in my son’s room (time for dinner, time to get your bag for practice, etc).The cute owl voice is perfect for little ones and is so friendly.
L**U
6 year old approved <3
got this for my child, and it’s been such a fun and helpful device. The owl design is adorable and kid-friendly. It responds well to voice commands and has parental controls that let me monitor usage. My kid loves listening to bedtime stories and music through it. Clear sound quality and great for safe, kid-appropriate entertainment
C**H
Cutest ever!!!
This works great and is the cutest radio ever! Good price and great quality
S**B
Fun, Safe, and Kid-friendly
We love the Amazon Echo Dot for Kids! It's the perfect mix of fun and function--my child uses it to play music, set bedtime routines, ask homework questions, and even listen to kid-friendly jokes and stories. The parental controls are a huge plus, giving us peace of mind knowing the content is safe and age-appropriate.The colorful design fits right into my child's room, and the audio quality is great for its size. I also appreciate the easy-to-use alexa app where I can manage settings and time limits. The included 1 year subscription to amazon kids+ adds so much value with tons of books, games and education content.Highly recommend for any family wanting to introduce their child to tech in a safe and fun way!
J**Y
Perfect for My Son’s Playroom – Fun, Safe, and Super Useful!
We got the newest Amazon Echo Dot Kids (Dragon edition) for my son’s playroom, and it has been a fantastic addition! He absolutely loves the fun dragon design, and I love the built-in parental controls that let me manage content and set time limits with ease.It’s set up with multiple Echo devices around the house, and the Drop In feature has been a game changer—I can check in on him or let him know when dinner’s ready without yelling across the house. It gives us both a little more independence while still staying connected.The included 1 year of Amazon Kids+ is a great bonus—tons of kid-friendly music, audiobooks, games, and learning content that keeps him entertained and engaged in a safe environment.The sound quality is excellent for its size, and Alexa responds well to his voice. Overall, this Echo Dot Kids is the perfect combo of fun, function, and peace of mind. Highly recommend for any family!
H**Y
Surprisingly loud speaker and fun theme
I just recently purchased this for my son's 6th birthday to help him have an option for audiobooks, alarm clock, and listening to music and he LOVES it! He greets Alexa every time he gets home and says goodnight to her and gets a bedtime story from her while he waits for me to come read to him and tuck him in. We have successfully added a few Alexa skills (including Big Fart which MAY have been a mistake on my part) and so far they seem to work pretty well.Pros:- Cute dragon theme and image (Alexa introduces herself and says she likes to pretend she is a dragon and has a kid-friendly voice character)- Optional additional Dragon Egg Cradle (have not personally purchased yet but am tempted)- Great resource to allow kids access to audiobooks and learning materials with parental controls through the parent dashboard- 1 year free subscription to Amazon Kids+ which is a great deal if you have an amazon kids tablet already (same price as you already pay for a year and an echo dot? Yes please!)- An avenue for little ones to ask some of their random questions to someone other than overloaded parents- Many cool Alexa skills from independent companies (Math practice games? Yes! Talk to Pikachu? Yes!)- Alarm clock, speaker, nightlight and more in one!Cons:- Alexa can sometimes get very confused. This can be frustrating for anyone, but especially for little ones with little tolerance for the pitfalls of technology. Sometimes she doesn't hear you correctly and says she can't do something they know she can do. Sometimes she starts playing music while doing another skill and the speaker just can't take it. Sometimes she just plain doesn't listen the first 10 times you try and ask. It's........ frustrating and stressful when this happens to say the least. Teach your little one how to reset Alexa if this happens so they can feel in control instead of having a meltdown or running out screaming over her.- Not all of the Alexa skills work quite how they are meant to and will totally mess Alexa up and require a reset and removal of the skill entirely.- Alexa has very specific commands and these can be hard to remember sometimes. Consider writing out or typing up a list of the most common commands for little ones to help them remember the right order of words.- The Echo dot can get surprisingly loud and when you ask Alexa to turn down the volume it is in very small increments so you will need to do it manually if they have somehow turned it up to blasting.- After Alexa's bedtime has hit she will not respond to any commands or be able to use any skills. This includes asking her to stop playing something she already was, using a nightlight skill, or setting an alarm. The only option you have after her off time is to manually reset it so she goes quiet. The timer options are awesome tools to keep little ones from turning her on and playing with her instead of going to bed, but does restrict some of the bedtime options you could have like the nightlight.Overall, we have loved our experience with this product so far and it has only been in use for about a week (but pretty constantly). We'll see how this holds up over time!
A**A
My kids love them and I enjoy having them in the house!
My kids saw this at a friends house and both wanted one!They are cute for kids and work very well. They can be synced with the other Alexa devices or run on their own. I love the parental features that I can set on them too!
T**A
Kids Echo Dot. Dragon.
Have been working on limiting screen time for our kiddos and this was the perfect solution to help with it. They can play stories or songs they want to unwind to, making evening routine a little less chaotic. Super easy to set up. Sturdy and absolutely adorable dragon design!
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