Amazon Kindle Kids (16 GB) – with glare-free display, faster page turns – Ocean Explorer
Display | Amazon’s 6” e-paper display technology with built-in light, 300 ppi, optimized font technology, 16-level gray scale. |
Size | 6.3” x 4.5” x 0.53” (158.8 x 114.4 x 13.6 mm). Size represents total device measurements. |
Weight | 9.03 oz (256 g) including cover. Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. |
System requirements | None; fully wireless and doesn’t require a computer to download content. |
On-device storage | 16 GB; holds over a thousand Amazon Kids+ books. |
Cloud storage | Free cloud storage for all Amazon content. |
Battery life | A single charge lasts up to six (6) weeks, based on a half hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13. Battery life may vary depending on use. Audible audiobook streaming over Bluetooth will reduce battery life. |
Charge time | Fully charges in approximately 4 hours from a computer via USB cable; Fully charges in approximately 2 hours with a 9W USB power adapter. |
Wi-Fi connectivity | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks with support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and OWE security using password authentication or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Accessibility features | Kindle includes the ability to adjust font size, font face, line spacing and margins. |
Included in the box | Kindle, USB-C charging cable and Quick Start Guide. | |
Age range | Ages 7 and up. | |
Generation | Kindle (11th Generation) – 2024 release. | |
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- Pages that pop – Now with enhanced display features and faster page turns. Includes a cover.
- Build healthy reading habits – Kids read, on average, more than an hour a day when they sit down with their Kindle. Kindle Kids is purpose-built for reading (not a toy)—no apps, videos, or games.
- Effortless reading in any light – With a 25% brighter front light at max setting—as bright as Kindle Paperwhite—light and dark mode, and 6″ glare-free display.
- Easy to use – The compact, lightweight design allows for one-handed reading. With 16 GB of storage, holds thousands of books. A single charge via USB-C lasts up to 6 weeks.
- The Parent Dashboard allows you to add books from your account to your kid’s library, view reading progress, adjust age filters, set a device bedtime, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Parent Dashboard?
Parent Dashboard allows parents to get the most out of Kindle Kids. You can adjust age filters, add books to your child’s library, view your child’s reading progress, and more.
2. What books are available in Amazon Kids+?
Amazon Kids+ includes the complete Harry Potter series, and the first book from other popular series such as Artemis Fowl. We are always adding more content to the Amazon Kids+ library, including these top titles and recently added books. Kids can explore the catalog by searching for specific titles and authors, or browse by themes such as Popular Books, New Books, and more.
3. How can I access even more Books?
Amazon Kids+ provides access to books over a range of reading levels, and automatically filters out what your child sees based on their age. To see a wider selection of titles, go to Parent Dashboard to adjust the age filter in your child’s profile setting. Parents can also purchase additional titles from the Kindle Store, and add them to their child’s profile via Parent Dashboard.
4. How is Kindle Kids different from a tablet?
Kindle Kids is purpose-built for reading, with a black & white glare-free display and up to 6 weeks of battery life. It performs differently than a tablet, because it’s geared for reading books—no apps, no videos, no games, no distractions.
5. Will my kid see Ads while using this device?
Kindle Kids is automatically set up for your kid to enjoy an ad-free experience. However if you exit Amazon Kids using a passcode, sponsored screensavers will be displayed on the device’s lockscreen.
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