Family Library is a Kindle feature that let you share content with family members. Using Amazon Kids means you can have "your" adult/parental side of the device fully connected and "their" side safely locked down with only their appropriate content visible.Ĥ. This is, essentially, a locked down area specifically for them. Amazon has a system for children called Amazon Kids.
If you're giving your child a Kindle, you can opt to close off the major access points to the internet: web browser, Kindle Store and Cloud.ģ. Kindle has plenty of parental controls which is good place to start. If you're getting a new Kindle specifically for a child, then you need to decide whether you're going have it linked to their own Amazon account, or to your account.Ģ. A Kindle needs to be registered to an Amazon account - this is how you get the content onto it. See Also: Login Faq (73 People Used) Visit Login You can do this directly from the Kindle device, from the Parent’s dashboard on Amazon, or from your Amazon Household. The final step is to add books to your child’s Kindle profile. Enter this information and then it’s time to move on to the last step!ħ.
Next, you’ll be prompted to enter your child’s name and date of birth. Or, if you haven’t yet created a password, then you should be prompted to set one up at this point.Ħ.
Next, you’ll be prompted to enter your parental controls password (if you already have one created). Set Up or Enter Your Parental Controls Password. Click “Add Child” At this point, you’ll be given the option to add an adult to your household or to add a child. Tap “Add New Person” Next, you need to tap “Add New Person” at the bottom of the screen.Ĥ. Once the settings menu comes up, tap “Household & Family Library.”ģ. Open Kindle and tap “Settings” Your first step is to open the Kindle device you want to set up with a child profile and then tap “Settings” from the top bar or from the menu.Ģ. If you already own this model, you don't have to rush to upgrade.How to Set Up a Kindle Child Account (And Keep Your BooksĦ hours ago 1. We think it's still a fine Kindle for kids to enjoy. ★ Cheaper alternative: The 10th generation Kids Kindle ($110) is still available for $50 less if you don't need waterproofing. If you're going to get your kid an entertainment device, an ebook reader that doesn't have a browser or access to social media is probably as safe as you can get.
If your kid smashes it just once, you get your money back. (You can access the same platform across other Amazon devices too, if you have a Fire Tablet or an Echo.) It also comes with a case and a two-year no-questions-asked replacement guarantee. Like prior kids models, you'll get a year's subscription to Amazon Kids+, which is a kid-friendly content library that allows for parental controls. We didn't test the new Kids model, but we did try the Signature Edition and are confident this one holds up. If you have an accident-prone kid, or one who just likes to read by the pool or in the tub, it's a good idea to spend the extra $50 on this version. It's also waterproof (with an IPX8 rating)-standard for Paperwhites, but a first for kids. Like the others, it has a bigger and sleeker screen with smaller bezels and more lighting options. The new Paperwhites include a Kids Edition. Read more about the Kid's Paperwhite below. The 2021 Paperwhites all get USB-C charging, but the Signature supports wireless charging. Still, if you want to save some cash, just clean out your backlog-you can remove a book from your device without deleting it entirely from your Amazon account. If you mostly listen to audiobooks, you may want to go for the Signature, since those tend to take up more room. That's a big difference, but you can still read and store a lot of books with 8 gigabytes (around 5,000). The Signature has 32 gigabytes of storage and the Standard has 8 gigs. Its faster page-turn rate means there's no delay while you read. The screens are brighter overall at their max and now have adjustable warm lighting, but only the Signature can auto-adjust that brightness to your surroundings-we think that should be standard across all models. We tried the Signature Edition ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends), but all three have bigger, 6.8-inch screens with smaller bezels.
The Paperwhite went from one e-reader to three that now rival the more expensive Oasis.