Kindle Fire Kids Edition

SachaJ · 14-12-2016 4:09pm

campo wrote: »

If this works I will have a very happy lad on Xmas morning

Not holding my breath tbh but would be delighted if they worked.

SachaJ · 24-12-2016 1:15am

bertie4evr wrote: »

So I've figured out how to get 3rd Party apps onto a Kids profile.

The first thing you need to do is get Google Play set up on the parents profile. You can see how to do this here (It's a long article but it's simple enough to do).

Then download GoToApp from the Amazon AppStore and share it with the Kid profile.

Once that's done, login as a child and open GoToApp. Tap Google Play and sign in. Now you have access to all the Google Play apps (Youtube Kids!). Install them and use GoToApp to open them.

A final, optional step, is to clean up GoToApp to make it easier for a child to use. Go to the folder part of GoToApp's settings. Once you're there select all the folders and delete them. Create a new folder with all the apps you want available and you're done.

Just have this set-up on one of the Kids tablets. Is there any way to lock down GoToApp so the little lad can't get into the settings and start running apps which I don't want him to use?

SachaJ · 24-12-2016 1:17am

Just a heads up. For those that have enabled Netflix, I'm seeing the download and watch later button for lots of kids content. Handy if you're going for a long drive you can load up on content to entertain them.

campo · 24-12-2016 2:44am

SachaJ wrote: »

Just a heads up. For those that have enabled Netflix, I'm seeing the download and watch later button for lots of kids content. Handy if you're going for a long drive you can load up on content to entertain them.

I've signed up for Amazon Video & Getflix so hoping beyond hope that I can get videos to work with the combination

SachaJ · 24-12-2016 9:03am

campo wrote: »

I've signed up for Amazon Video & Getflix so hoping beyond hope that I can get videos to work with the combination

For the videos included with the Kids Unlimited subscription a VPN/DNS Proxy *should* work. How you get it working on the tablet itself is another story though and I wouldn't have a clue. I did use a DNS Proxy before with Netflix and got rid of it. It was taking too much time for Netflix to start videos and about 50% of the time it just wouldn't work. I couldn't be bothered with it after that.

But Netflix are way ahead in the content stakes and I have to say it's well worth it. There is a huge amount of content for the kids available to Ireland and it works perfectly on the Kids Edition tablets. We got rid of Sky and the kids are more than happy with Netflix for all their viewing needs.

v638sg7k1a92bx · 25-12-2016 8:27am

Brenner65 wrote: »

Marcin Z,

Just set up mine last night. Had to do the following to get the kids unlimited:

1. Logon to amazon account.
2. Select "Your account" and "manage your content and devices" from the drop down
3. Select "settings"
4. Change my country to UK. Had to use my parcel motel address

Worked immediately then.

I'm sorry I didn't set up a new account before ordering with the UK address. The only downside to this is I left the "household" which means my wife and I can't share books. Think she might be able to join the new "household" though.

Tried this but keep getting the same error
"We are sorry, but your Amazon Fire for Kids Unlimited subscription could not be redeemed. Contact Amazon Customer Service if you feel you received this message in error."

Anyone know how to get around this?

campo · 26-12-2016 3:43pm

SachaJ wrote: »

For the videos included with the Kids Unlimited subscription a VPN/DNS Proxy *should* work. How you get it working on the tablet itself is another story though and I wouldn't have a clue. I did use a DNS Proxy before with Netflix and got rid of it. It was taking too much time for Netflix to start videos and about 50% of the time it just wouldn't work. I couldn't be bothered with it after that.

But Netflix are way ahead in the content stakes and I have to say it's well worth it. There is a huge amount of content for the kids available to Ireland and it works perfectly on the Kids Edition tablets. We got rid of Sky and the kids are more than happy with Netflix for all their viewing needs.

Changed DNS on it but once I did that it would no longer connect to internet, ah well the little fella still loves it even without the videos

SachaJ · 26-12-2016 3:51pm

campo wrote: »

Changed DNS on it but once I did that it would no longer connect to internet, ah well the little fella still loves it even without the videos

Day 2 and mine haven't even noticed the missing videos. They are too busy playing the included games and are over the moon with the tablets. Installed Spotify for the 7 year old and Santa also brought her headphones so she's delighted. Quietly disappeared to bed yesterday afternoon with the tablet..... She has Plex, Netflix, games, books etc. Loads of content

campo · 26-12-2016 3:53pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Day 2 and mine haven't even noticed the missing videos. They are too busy playing the included games and are over the moon with the tablets. Installed Spotify for the 7 year old and Santa also brought her headphones so she's delighted. Quietly disappeared to bed yesterday afternoon with the tablet..... She has Plex, Netflix, games, books etc. Loads of content

Is there anyway of Netflix in kids section

SachaJ · 26-12-2016 4:03pm

campo wrote: »

Is there anyway of Netflix in kids section

Yes, log into the adult profile and install Netflix from the Amazon App Store. Once installed, go into the tablet settings and manage content or profiles (something like that). Click into the child's profile and select "add content" or something like that. In the add content window click the App tab and select Netflix. Then log back in as the child, open Netflix and log in. Kids can use it then.

In my case I put a password word in Netflix so they can't access age inappropriate content. They can access my profile but not play any adult material.

The same for any app you want that's available in the Amazon App Store. Plex, Spotify etc

taoifie · 27-12-2016 5:05pm

OK, going slightly insane here. How do I apply the 'Amazon Fire for Kids Unlimited subscription' to a Device / Profile. I cannot see any option to select or redeem.
I have already applied the address a changes to Parcel Motel.

Any thoughts???

Thanks

tommyphelan · 28-12-2016 9:12pm

taoifie wrote:

OK, going slightly insane here. How do I apply the 'Amazon Fire for Kids Unlimited subscription' to a Device / Profile. I cannot see any option to select or redeem. I have already applied the address a changes to Parcel Motel.

You need to ensure in your Amazon account that you have your country set to UK also and then do reset of the tablet. When prompted,add a child and set a parental lock pin also if prompted . You should then see an option for unlimited subscription.

contrary_mary · 13-01-2017 8:24am

I was thinking of getting one of these for my young kids as they were given an amazon voucher for Christmas. At the moment they would mainly use it for videos (at times I needed them to be distracted - e.g. plane journeys, appointments etc). I'm sure as they grow older they will become interested in the games etc.

A couple of questions:
- is the video content available now that amazon video is in Ireland?
- is there any way for me to download cartoons and the likes to be played offline as this is when I'll likely be using it most? I have a netflix subscription.

Thanks!

SachaJ · 13-01-2017 9:00am

contrary_mary wrote: »

I was thinking of getting one of these for my young kids as they were given an amazon voucher for Christmas. At the moment they would mainly use it for videos (at times I needed them to be distracted - e.g. plane journeys, appointments etc). I'm sure as they grow older they will become interested in the games etc.

A couple of questions:
- is the video content available now that amazon video is in Ireland?
- is there any way for me to download cartoons and the likes to be played offline as this is when I'll likely be using it most? I have a netflix subscription.

Thanks!

No the video content is still not available in Ireland

Yes I'm pretty sure you can now download cartoons with Netflix. I've installed Netflix on my 3 and can see the download button.

Best presents ever. My kids haven't put them down since Christmas. The Hatchimal is not getting a look in. One thing I will say is that take quite a while to charge which is not bad as they need to take a break sometimes.

If you're planning to download lots of content from Netflix, buy a decent capacity microSD card. A 32 or 64GB

contrary_mary · 13-01-2017 10:34am

Thanks for the reply. I'll have a look into these versus a cheap android tablet as I'm not sure they'll get much use out of the apps for a while yet.

SachaJ · 13-01-2017 10:43am

contrary_mary wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. I'll have a look into these versus a cheap android tablet as I'm not sure they'll get much use out of the apps for a while yet.

Mine are aged 3, 4 & 7 and they love the tablets.

Sniipe · 17-01-2017 10:10am

Just curious, is there a way to charge the devices without them coming on automatically as you start to charge them?

Xterminator · 18-01-2017 12:58pm

i just turn i off after inserting charging cable.

SmithySeller · 18-01-2017 1:02pm

Mine just switch off themselves after 10 seconds or so. Tested last night!

Sniipe · 18-01-2017 3:28pm

Xterminator wrote: »

i just turn i off after inserting charging cable.

SmithySeller wrote: »

Mine just switch off themselves after 10 seconds or so. Tested last night!

Does pressing the button not put it into sleep mode? We use our kindle fire's infrequently.

SachaJ · 16-02-2017 9:10am

Back down to £79.99 today.

Sniipe · 27-03-2017 11:09am

Does anyone have any information on the subscription?
Fire for Kids Unlimited costs £3.99 per month - when does this kick in and is it automatic? The reason I ask is because I'm getting charged every month for a AMZ digital download (approx €9.50, I've 2 kindle fire for kids) and I can't see the charges in Amazon... I'm awaiting contact from Amazon before I go to the bank.

Sniipe · 27-03-2017 11:44am

Its a hidden charge from Amazon. There is no interface to see the charge from Amazon. They won't show subscriptions for devices on the site. Kindle unlimited is not tied to a device. I managed to cancel mine and get my 4 charges refunded.

walshy123 · 12-08-2017 10:16am

Can anyone tell me exactly what does work in Ireland? Is it just the videos that don't work, so the apps and games, books and educational content will work?

Can I install a VLC player (to play downloaded youtube video's for offline viewing?)

I've read through the thread but as its going on over 2 years I'm not sure whats accurate. I'm facing a 10 hour flight with two kids next month so just had a look around amazon for a kids tablet and came across the fire kids. But am I better off with an android tablet?

SachaJ · 12-08-2017 10:41am

walshy123 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me exactly what does work in Ireland? Is it just the videos that don't work, so the apps and games, books and educational content will work?

Can I install a VLC player (to pay downloaded youtube video's for offline viewing?)

I've read through the thread but as its going on over 2 years I'm not sure whats accurate. I'm facing a 10 hour flight with two kids next month so just had a look around amazon for a kids tablet and came across the fire kids. But am I better off with an android tablet?

So my kids have had their tablets since Christmas and absolutely love them. They love all the apps and games. As fair as I'm aware its only the videos that do not work.

But it doesn't have the app that they all want and keep coming to our phones and the iPad for - YouTube Kids.

So the tablets are great and so are the apps. They love the freedom of being able to install what apps they want. I would strongly urge you to get at least a 64GB microSD card for each tablet for installing apps. I think I went with 32GB and quite often I have to clean them down and delete apps. The return policy is great and I've already replaced a tablet for free as the little lad broke the screen. The bumper cases are good too.

So that been said , when the year subscription to the free apps is up in December I'm not sure will I fork out for the monthly sub. I might consider installing Android on them (if possible on what ever version of Fire OS is running) and letting the kids use that. At least they'll have YouTube Kids. I have two spare 7" Fire tablets anyway that I picked up when on sale for £30 that I can install Android on.

I have the older tablet, not the one released in the last couple of months so I can't say what that battery is like. But on the tablets we got last Christmas, I'm not sure they would get 10 hours out of the battery. Then again on that flight, I'm sure the kids will sleep for a good portion of it.

If you get them, buy the 64GB cards are mentioned above and install the Netflix app. Download loads of kids tv and movies for the flight. Each of my kids has Netflix on the tablet and they use it. If I was travelling, I'd download their favourite cartoons.

So yes, I'd say they are worth it at least for the first year until the subscription runs out.

SachaJ · 26-10-2017 8:08pm

The usual late October offer is on. £79 for the 7” and £99 for the 8”. I don’t think they were reduced for Black Friday this year so best to buy now for Christmas.

grousedogtom · 07-11-2017 8:32am

Hoping to buy 2 soon for Christmas presents, 129 pounds each on Amazon, is this best price available, thanks

SachaJ · 07-11-2017 8:43am

grousedogtom wrote: »

Hoping to buy 2 soon for Christmas presents, 129 pounds each on Amazon, is this best price available, thanks

The 8” was £99 and the 7” was £79 last week. Doubt if they will be reduced again before Christmas.

BONDIred · 10-11-2017 1:25pm

Hi,

Can you get the videos to work with a Smart DNs or by singing up to Amazon Prime Ireland?

beecee · 21-11-2017 4:24pm

Sorry to rehash this, but just looking for up-to-date info. About to order one for my 8 year old and want to avoid disappointment (especially as I talked her out of getting a vtech phone to get this instead).

1. Is it worth creating a new amazon account with a UK Parcel Motel address, just so that it doesn't cause hassle with my own account?

2. Is there anywhere where I can see what books will be available to her with the Kids Unlimited?

3. Finally is there a decent messaging app available in the Kids App store?

Thanks :-)

SachaJ · 21-11-2017 4:57pm

beecee wrote: »

Sorry to rehash this, but just looking for up-to-date info. About to order one for my 8 year old and want to avoid disappointment (especially as I talked her out of getting a vtech phone to get this instead).

1. Is it worth creating a new amazon account with a UK Parcel Motel address, just so that it doesn't cause hassle with my own account?

2. Is there anywhere where I can see what books will be available to her with the Kids Unlimited?

3. Finally is there a decent messaging app available in the Kids App store?

Thanks :-)

Honestly I think this might be too kiddish for an 8 year old. My 7 year old (8 in Feb) still plays with hers but she’s getting to the stage of wanting a proper tablet. Apparently the 7” Fire tablets are dropping to £29 tonight so that might be a better option. Or hold out and hope the 8” drops in price as it has a much better screen. The 10” I think has dropped in price in the states to $99 which has the best screen of all.

campo · 21-11-2017 5:21pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Honestly I think this might be too kiddish for an 8 year old. My 7 year old (8 in Feb) still plays with hers but she’s getting to the stage of wanting a proper tablet. Apparently the 7” Fire tablets are dropping to £29 tonight so that might be a better option. Or hold out and hope the 8” drops in price as it has a much better screen. The 10” I think has dropped in price in the states to $99 which has the best screen of all.

Where did you hear this?

beecee · 21-11-2017 5:36pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Honestly I think this might be too kiddish for an 8 year old. My 7 year old (8 in Feb) still plays with hers but she’s getting to the stage of wanting a proper tablet. Apparently the 7” Fire tablets are dropping to £29 tonight so that might be a better option. Or hold out and hope the 8” drops in price as it has a much better screen. The 10” I think has dropped in price in the states to $99 which has the best screen of all.

Interesting. She's still quite innocent, and she has younger siblings to pass it on to if she does move on, so I'm not too worried about that. I just want something that she can call her own that I don't have to supervise all the time. Also the books part would be a large part of it if the selection is any good.

SachaJ · 21-11-2017 5:39pm

campo wrote: »

Where did you hear this?

It’s on HotUKDeals and TechRadar.

SachaJ · 21-11-2017 5:42pm

beecee wrote: »

Interesting. She's still quite innocent, and she has younger siblings to pass it on to if she does move on, so I'm not too worried about that. I just want something that she can call her own that I don't have to supervise all the time. Also the books part would be a large part of it if the selection is any good.

Fair enough. I can’t answer all your questions

I think all the books are included and work but the videos do not

I have an extra shipping address on my amazon account for Parcel Motel. It’s works fine.

I don’t know about messaging apps to be honest. Skype might work but obviously monitor it as a parent.

beecee · 21-11-2017 6:00pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Fair enough. I can’t answer all your questions

I think all the books are included and work but the videos do not

I have an extra shipping address on my amazon account for Parcel Motel. It’s works fine.

I don’t know about messaging apps to be honest. Skype might work but obviously monitor it as a parent.

Cool. Thanks a million for that. I have a Parcel Motel address, so I guess I'll just use my normal account if Kid Unlimited will work if I ship to that address (as I'll have to anyway).

Cheers!

coco0981 · 30-11-2017 2:29am

I bought 2 of the fire HD 8 kids with one yr free subscription to kids unlimited but it doesn't seem to be working properly. When in the kids profile the apps/books/characters only show ones I've downloaded in the main profile and shared to kids profile, doesn't make any suggestions like I see its meant to. Is this due to it not being officially supported in Ireland?

coco0981 · 30-11-2017 9:41am

Never mind, sorted now

gavjd · 01-12-2017 4:08pm

Picked one up in the black friday promotion.

I think I have the same/similar issue. When I log in using the kids profile from the home screen, I can see all the kids content, but I don't want them having access to everything. When I go into "kindle for kids" app from my own profile I can log on as a child, but nothing appears when I go to add content (apps and books) apart from books I've purchased in my own amazon account. Do I need to delete the kid profiles and try again?

beecee · 01-12-2017 5:26pm

Yeah, I turned mine on last night. When I went to activate the free year it said I couldn't (and to contact customer service if I thought this was incorrect) and then it just brought me to the next screen.

I didn't go any further. It's connected to my own amazon account which has Parcelmotel as the default address. Is there something else I need to change on my account?

coco0981 · 02-12-2017 12:34pm

I think you need to make sure your Amazon kindle store account is set to UK not us. Also that your address is set to a UK address, after that is done leave it an hour and try again. You may need to restore the tablet to factory defaults which is easy, only takes a few minutes for the tablet to reset

beecee · 02-12-2017 7:36pm

Cool I'll try that. Think my Kindle store is probably US alright!

coco0981 wrote: »

I think you need to make sure your Amazon kindle store account is set to UK not us. Also that your address is set to a UK address, after that is done leave it an hour and try again. You may need to restore the tablet to factory defaults which is easy, only takes a few minutes for the tablet to reset

coco0981 · 02-12-2017 11:24pm

bertie4evr wrote: »

So I've figured out how to get 3rd Party apps onto a Kids profile.

The first thing you need to do is get Google Play set up on the parents profile. You can see how to do this here (It's a long article but it's simple enough to do).

Then download GoToApp from the Amazon AppStore and share it with the Kid profile.

Once that's done, login as a child and open GoToApp. Tap Google Play and sign in. Now you have access to all the Google Play apps (Youtube Kids!). Install them and use GoToApp to open them.

A final, optional step, is to clean up GoToApp to make it easier for a child to use. Go to the folder part of GoToApp's settings. Once you're there select all the folders and delete them. Create a new folder with all the apps you want available and you're done.

Did this work for everyone? Have play store sorted, and have YouTube kids downloaded on adult profile. I got the gotoapp installed but when I open it in kids profile the play store doesn't show up so I can't access YouTube kids?

beecee · 05-12-2017 4:14pm

coco0981 wrote: »

Did this work for everyone? Have play store sorted, and have YouTube kids downloaded on adult profile. I got the gotoapp installed but when I open it in kids profile the play store doesn't show up so I can't access YouTube kids?

I didn't try that. Your tip on kindle account worked though, so thanks a million for that.

I saw some people talking about removing videos from the kids profile so they wouldn't be disappointed. How do you do that? Ideally I guess I'd like the menu item not to appear at all.

gavjd · 05-12-2017 5:25pm

Just posting details for anyone else trying to set one up - I changed the location to UK in My account->content and devices->settings on amazon.co.uk, as well as the default delivery location. I also set it up so that there was only one child account - not sure if this helped or if it was just a matter of waiting a day. Now, no matter whether I access the child profile from the lock screen or from the kindle for kids app button, it ends up in the same place.

I couldn't find a way to remove all the content and just add the things I wanted, but it is possible (albeit very laborious) to go in and remove content (I think the menu option is something like restrict content on the profile editing screen). It also just shows the icon and not the name of the app so I had to go forward and back a bit to be sure of which apps to delete (I wanted to get rid of makeup apps etc., girls get enough garbage thrown at them about their appearance without encouraging it). I might go back and remove the videos to avoid confusion/disappointment as mentioned above.

coco0981 · 07-12-2017 12:25am

beecee wrote: »

I didn't try that. Your tip on kindle account worked though, so thanks a million for that.

I saw some people talking about removing videos from the kids profile so they wouldn't be disappointed. How do you do that? Ideally I guess I'd like the menu item not to appear at all.

Its in settings, there is an option to manage content for the kids profile. There you can remove the videos, has to be done individually video by video

beecee · 07-12-2017 12:33am

coco0981 wrote: »

Its in settings, there is an option to manage content for the kids profile. There you can remove the videos, has to be done individually video by video

Yeah, had seen that. Decided to set the daily limit to zero minutes for videos. That'll have to do I guess.

coco0981 · 07-12-2017 10:02am

beecee wrote: »

Yeah, had seen that. Decided to set the daily limit to zero minutes for videos. That'll have to do I guess.

ya but if you remove then the kids won't see the videos so no hassle of them trying to play videos that won't work

beecee · 07-12-2017 10:56am

coco0981 wrote: »

ya but if you remove then the kids won't see the videos so no hassle of them trying to play videos that won't work

Are there not hundreds of videos? Not sure I've the patience to remove individually, but I'll have a look.

coco0981 · 07-12-2017 12:54pm

beecee wrote: »

Are there not hundreds of videos? Not sure I've the patience to remove individually, but I'll have a look.

It isn't that bad, takes 5 minutes

Kindle Fire Kids Edition

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