- What is the difference between this and a regular Echo Dot?
- The hardware and sound are the same as the standard Echo Dot. This version adds kid-tuned Alexa, parental controls, a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and a two-year worry-free guarantee.
- What does Amazon Kids+ include?
- It gives access to thousands of kid-appropriate audiobooks, songs, stories and Alexa skills. The subscription continues after the first year only if you renew it.
- Can I control what my child asks Alexa?
- Yes. Parental controls let you set age filters, block explicit content, set daily time limits and review voice history in the Alexa app.
- Does it work without a subscription?
- Yes. The speaker works as a normal Echo Dot without Kids+, but you lose the Kids+ library and some kid-specific content.
- Can it be used as a Bluetooth speaker?
- Yes. You can pair a phone or tablet over Bluetooth and play audio through it, in addition to streaming over Wi-Fi.
- Is it suitable for a teenager?
- It is aimed at children roughly 3 to 12. Older kids may prefer a standard Echo Dot or a screen device.
- Where is the Amazon Kids Echo Dot - Octopus cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $109.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Amazon Kids Echo Dot - Octopus?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Lowe's, Target.