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The Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) is a compact, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled smart speaker tailored for children aged 3-12. It delivers rich, clear sound through a 1.73” front-firing speaker and comes bundled with a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ for safe, educational content. Featuring easy-to-use parental controls, privacy safeguards, and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, it’s designed to foster learning, independence, and fun in a secure environment.
| Size | 100 x 100 x 89 mm |
| Weight | 304 g Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
| Audio | 1.73” (44 mm) front-firing speaker, lossless high definition. |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz) networks. Does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. |
| Smart home protocols | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh. |
| Bluetooth connectivity | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming from your mobile device to Echo Dot or from Echo Dot to your Bluetooth speaker. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) to control connected mobile devices with voice. Hands-free voice control is not supported for Mac OS X devices. Bluetooth speakers requiring PIN codes are not supported. |
| System requirements | Echo Dot comes ready to connect to your Wi-Fi. The Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android and iOS devices and also accessible via your web browser. See supported operating systems. Certain skills and services may require a subscription or other fees. |
| Setup technology | Amazon Wi-Fi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their Wi-Fi network in a few easy steps. Wi-Fi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more about Wi-Fi simple setup. |
| Warranty and service | 2-year worry-free guarantee included. Cover for anything that happens to your Echo Dot Kids device including electrical and mechanical breakdowns. See here for more details on the guarantee. If you are a consumer, the 2-year worry-free guarantee is in addition to your consumer rights and does not jeopardise these rights in any way (see here for further information on your consumer rights). Use of Echo Dot Kids is subject to the terms found here. |
| Subscription | Includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+. Find out more about Amazon Kids+. |
| Accessibility features | The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
| Included in the box | Echo Dot Kids (5th generation) (not a toy), white power adaptor (15 W) and Quick Start Guide. |
| Generation | Echo Dot Kids (5th generation) |
| Age range | WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—small parts. Ages 3 and over. Not for children under 3 years of age. |
| Privacy features | Wake word technology, streaming indicators, Microphone Off button, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
| Languages | Alexa speaks English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Amazon Kids+ is only available in English. |
| Alexa skills & features | Alexa makes your life easier, more meaningful and more fun, by letting you control your world with your voice. Alexa can help you get more out of the things you already love and discover new possibilities you've never imagined. Discover and learn what Alexa can do. |
| Software security updates | This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
A**R
Brilliant Smart Speaker for Kids
The Echo Dot Kids is a fantastic smart speaker and perfect for children. The sound quality is clear and more than good enough for music, audiobooks and bedtime stories. Alexa is easy for kids to use, and the parental controls give great peace of mind. The included one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription is a big bonus, offering lots of age-appropriate content, games and educational skills. Setup was quick and straightforward, and it connects easily via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Overall, this is a great value device that’s fun, safe and educational. Highly recommended for any child’s bedroom or playroom.
M**R
Absolutely perfect
This is the usual very high quality product that to can expect from Amazon. The design of the owl on the Alexa is perfect and makes it look amazing. Connection and set up through the Alexa app is super easy and with the Alexa parental controls it makes it very safe to use. Volume and sound quality with the spatial sound is amazing. Music is very clear and well balanced, audio storytelling is fantastic together with the usual Alexa fun. The voice response and recognition is superb the touch responsiveness. While it can seem a bit pricey it is great value when you’re given a free subscription to Amazon kids. We already had this so we’re given a refund through Amazon. This was already taken care of from Amazon. Overall the functionality and care that Amazon has is why we have used Amazon for many years.
T**M
Product review
I bought the newest generation Echo Dot Kids for my daughter after she became obsessed with the Echo we have in the living room, and honestly it’s been a great decision. It’s very child-friendly straight out of the box. The setup was easy, the controls are simple for kids to understand, and the parental features give good peace of mind without feeling restrictive. She uses it daily for music, stories, questions, and alarms, and it’s nice that she has her own device rather than constantly taking over the main one. One feature I really like is the light. It makes the device feel more fun and engaging for children, and it’s also useful as a visual cue rather than just relying on sound. The overall design feels durable and clearly made with kids in mind. The only thing I’m genuinely annoyed about is not buying it sooner. It’s been so useful that I can’t believe we waited as long as we did. I’d definitely recommend this for children under 13 or 14 who want their own smart speaker in their bedroom or play space. It’s practical, fun, and actually gets used every day.
A**N
Tiny Dragon, Big Fun
The Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen, 2022) in Dragon design is like having a mini, tech-savvy dragon as your kid’s new best friend. This little speaker is packed with personality, and Alexa’s ready to answer all those curious questions kids love to throw out. Parental controls are a lifesaver here, letting you manage what your child can access. It’s designed with kids in mind, so it's durable enough to survive a few tumbles. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity mean it can stream their favorite songs, stories, and more, keeping them entertained for hours. On the downside, Alexa might sometimes misunderstand those adorable but slightly garbled requests, leading to some funny but unhelpful responses. Overall, it’s a fun, engaging addition to a kid's room that balances entertainment and safety. 4 stars, because even a dragon has room for improvement.
T**H
Great surprise Christmas gift
We bought the Echo Dot Kids for our 10-year-old daughter, and I’ll be honest – it wasn’t even on her list for Santa. That made it even more special when she opened it, because her reaction was pure excitement. She absolutely loved it from the moment it came out of the box. Since Christmas, she’s barely been out of her bedroom – in the best way. She’s been dancing around, singing along to her favourite K-pop songs, asking Alexa questions, and generally having the time of her life. She actually told us it was her favourite gift this year, which says a lot considering it was a complete surprise. From a parent’s point of view, the parental controls are a huge plus. I really love how much control you have over what they can listen to and access. It gives real peace of mind knowing she isn’t being exposed to anything explicit or inappropriate, and that the content is genuinely child-friendly. The included year of Amazon Kids+ is brilliant value too. There’s loads for her to explore safely, and she’s already making the most of it. We even joked that she could ask Santa to extend the subscription next year! Overall, this has been a fantastic purchase – fun for kids, reassuring for parents, and great value for money. I’d highly recommend it for anyone with children around this age.
A**R
Great value
Bought on black Friday 🛍️ Great sound and colourful design, connects well to internet and responds well, nice size great quality easy to clean just wipe it over
A**H
Can't go wrong with this
My daughter loves this, they come with a few different designs for kids but she wanted the dragon. Easy to use and just as easy to set up via the app, she uses this to play her music and read story's, even uses it to call family members from the pre-approved contact list via the app. Sound quality is super and clear when listening to music or making calls, connect perfectly to her azon kids tablet too I have set some routines on it such as alarms and reminders for her and works with no issues. Can't go wrong with an Alexa in my opinion
L**8
Great
So easy to set up Looks great and child friendly Easy to use Connected to phone and other alexa devices simply too