- How is it different from the standard Echo Dot 5?
- It has the same speaker and Wi-Fi but adds a kid-friendly shell, parental controls, a year of Amazon Kids+ and a two-year worry-free guarantee.
- Does it need a subscription?
- No. Alexa works without Kids+, but the kid-focused content library needs a Kids+ subscription after the included year.
- Can parents limit what kids ask Alexa?
- Yes. Parental controls in the Alexa app filter explicit music, block shopping and restrict calls and messaging.
- Is it portable?
- No. It runs only on AC power and has no battery.
- Does it work with Spotify and Apple Music?
- Yes. It supports Spotify Connect, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer and Pandora through the Alexa app.
- What is in the box?
- The speaker, a power adapter and a quick-start guide.
- Where is the Amazon Echo Dot 5 Kids Edition cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $83.95, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Amazon Echo Dot 5 Kids Edition?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3,240 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Amazon Echo Dot 5 Kids Edition?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Staples, Kohl's, Lowe's, Target.