Content kids crave
Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is an all-in-one subscription that brings together all the types of content that kids ages 3-12 want, with over 20,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, games, and Audible audiobooks. Fire Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited at no additional cost.
Built for even the toughest kids
Each Fire Kids Edition tablet comes with a Kid-Proof Case and a 2-year worry-free guarantee, giving parents peace of mind and kids freedom to play.
Available on the go
Download your child’s favorite videos, apps, and books for access even when you don’t have Wi-Fi. When an Internet connection is unavailable, your child will automatically see available content that has been downloaded to their FreeTime profile.
Easy-to-use parental controls
Manage and customize your kids' experience with up to four individual child profiles. Set bedtime curfews and employ tighter controls on screen time and content. With Learn First, you can block access to videos and games until educational targets such as reading goals are met. Parents can exit Amazon FreeTime using a passcode to get full access to all tablet features including settings, apps, and Alexa in the adult profile. While in Amazon FreeTime, kids do not have access to social media, the internet or Alexa, and they can't make in-app purchases without parental approval.
Kid-safe browser
The web browsing experience keeps out the inappropriate content while still offering tens of thousands of websites and web videos. Parents can also easily add more websites.
A case designed to protect against big drops
The Kid-Proof Case is designed to be the perfect solution for parents who need worry-free protection against drops, bumps, and the typical mayhem caused by kids at play. Designed to be durable and lightweight, the Kid-Proof Case fits perfectly in their hands without adding unnecessary weight to the Fire tablet.
If it breaks, return it and we'll replace it.
We all know accidents happen. The 2-year worry-free guarantee includes coverage for anything that happens to your Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet. Just return the tablet and we’ll replace it for free. Learn more
Best selection of hits kids love
Fire HD 8 Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited at no additional cost. Amazon FreeTime Unlimited offers over 20,000 books, movies, TV shows, and educational apps and games featuring kids’ favorite characters from PBS, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. Titles are age-appropriate for kids from 3-12.
Customize what they can see
Age Filters ensure that your child sees only age-appropriate content.
Want to add more content? No problem. In a few clicks, parents can add content to their child’s profile to give them access to more content, such as apps and games like Netflix, YouTube or Minecraft in FreeTime mode.
Peace of mind for parents
Discover the books, videos, educational apps, games, and Audible audiobooks kids enjoy in FreeTime Unlimited through Parent Dashboard. Plus, see child activity and manage settings that include adding content from your personal library, setting daily time limits, modifying web browser behavior, pausing the device, and more. Learn more
Keep the family connected
Discussion Cards help parents start conversations and connect with kids about these titles.
Technical details
Fire HD 8 Kids Edition
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Display |
8” high definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter |
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Size |
9.6” x 6.1” x 1.0” (244 mm x 155 mm x 26 mm) |
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Weight |
16.7 oz. (474 g) Actual size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process |
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CPU & RAM |
Quad-Core: 1.3 GHz with 1.5 GB of RAM |
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Storage |
32 GB (23.8 GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 400 GB of additional storage for even more movies, TV shows, music, photos, personal videos, and apps. Some apps may require that they are installed on internal storage. |
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Battery life |
Up to 10 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary. Certain software features or apps may reduce battery life. |
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Charge time |
Fully charges in under 6 hours using the micro-USB power adapter included in the box, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have |
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Wi-Fi connectivity |
Single-antenna dual-band Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the dual-band 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks. WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) is not currently supported. |
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4G connectivity |
N/A |
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Ports |
USB 2.0 (micro-B connector) to connect to a PC/Macintosh computer, or to charge your device with the included power adapter; microSD slot for external storage |
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Audio |
3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor |
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Camera specs |
2 MP front-facing camera + 2 MP rear-facing HD camera |
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Location services |
Location-based services via Wi-Fi |
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Available colors |
Blue, Pink, or Yellow Kid-Proof Case |
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Additional features |
External volume controls, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone, and LE accessories support |
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Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire tablet features for users who are blind or visually impaired using text-to-speech or a connected refreshable braille display. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Fire tablets also include accessibility settings for Closed Captioning, Font Size, High Contrast Text, Color Inversion, Color Correction, and Convert Stereo to Mono audio. (Captions are not available for all content.). Learn more. |
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Subscription |
Includes 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited for new subscribers. Learn more |
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Warranty and service |
2-year worry-free guarantee. Coverage for anything that happens to your Fire Kids Edition including electrical and mechanical breakdowns. See details. Use of Fire Kids Edition tablet is subject to Amazon's Conditions of Use and the terms found here. |
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Included in the box |
Fire HD 8 tablet, Amazon Kid-Proof Case, USB 2.0 cable, 5W power adapter, and Quick Start Guide |
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Age range |
Ages 3 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
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Generation |
8th generation - 2018 release |
Reviews with images
Good tablet for the price
First, I would like to say that I am fairly adept at using computers and "modern technology", but I like to use them to make my life easier, and not so I can spend more time using them. I am also very frugal (some say cheap) So if you don't mind paying top dollar on the latest and greatest technology or are the kind of person that always has a smartphone in hand and eyes glued to your screen, you might have a different opinion on the Amazon Kindle Fire HD8 8th generation tablet than I do.My primary reason for buying a tablet was to get more bang for my buck from my Xfinity account. I work long hours, and by the time I get home, I don't have a lot of time to utilize my very expensive cable. Xfinity allows me to stream content to my devices but I have an older model smartphone with barely any internal memory. After 2 attempts to stream a basketball game on my phone, I gave up in frustration.I visit my mother on the weekends, who does not have cable, and watching TV at her house is like going back in time to the 1970's. She does have a tablet and Wi-Fi though, and after installing the Xfinity app on her tablet I was able to watch my basketball game and other content with no problem. So I decided to buy myself one so that I could watch my "cable tv" on the go.I did some research on tablets, and apparently the Ipad is still the best. But I wanted something cheap and functional. I settled on the Amazon Fire tablet (the Kindle name has been dropped). The latest model of the Amazon Fire comes with a 10 inch screen and costs around $120. I chose to go with an older recommended model, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (8 inch screen) which sells for half as much for around $60.There's also a Kid's Edition of the Fire HD 8 that usually sells for $130. What's the difference? A lot. The Kid's Edition is the same black tablet but it comes standard with 32GB of memory instead of 16GB. You can also expand the portable storage to up to 400 GB with a micro SD card (not included) to store more photos, videos, and games.More importantly, the Kid's Edition doesn't come with "Special Ad ons" which means no annoying ads popping on your screen. It comes with a 2 year worry free guarantee that replaces your tablet in case the kids (or you) drop and break it. For added protection a kid proof case in pink or blue is included. Mine came in Pink, and despite the bright color, I like the look and feel of it. Some might find the case to be too spongy or bulky, but it's relatively easy to remove if you prefer the sleeker look. My mother already dropped and cracked the screen on her tablet, so to avoid a similar fate, I will be keeping my case on.The Kid's Edition also comes with 1 year of Amazon Free Time Unlimited included, which is a subscription service you can use to access kid friendly books, apps, games, videos, and other educational content.I was concerned that I might have difficulty using this tablet because I have an Android based phone. But so far it's been easy to use. The Amazon Fire comes with pre-installed Amazon apps. It comes with Alexa, a hands free assistant similar to Siri and the web browser is called Silk. I prefer Google and their apps, so I googled how to add Google Play to my Amazon Fire. It requires you to download 4 APK files from APK mirror. It was easy to do and didn't take very long. After Google Play was installed, it was easy to add all the apps I was familiar with like Youtube and my favorite games.For those who don't know, there's no additional cost to use the Amazon Fire tablet (no data plan). It works great with free Wi-Fi either at home, coffee shop, or anywhere free Wi-Fi is offered. And no Wi-Fi is needed to play downloaded content (this is where the 400 GB of portable storage comes in handy). As a last resort, you can turn your phone into a mobile hot spot if you need to access the internet.I was able to find a brand new Amazon Fire HD8 8th generation Kid's Edition on Ebay for $67 including shipping. I imagine the prices on these will keep dropping since the new Fire HD10 has come out. I am quite happy with my purchase so far. It's been very easy to set up and use, and I expect to enjoy many years of entertainment to come.I would recommend this to anyone who has access to Wi-Fi, especially those who have loud and disruptive, easily bored children.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
These arrived perfectly packaged in their boxes with instructions on how to use them.
Pros:
Arrive quickly and perfectly intact
Amazon has a "payment" option if you don't feel like forking over all the money at once
Easy to set up
Has many features to it(like dimming blue light and setting up curfew) that parents all need
Age appropriate games to each child's age
Cover that comes with it is child resistant(withstands our gremlins)
Charges fairly quickly for the amount of time the battery lasts
Great battery life compared to most tablets we've owned
Doesn't require Wi-Fi /internet connection to use apps once they have already been installed
Bright enough screen to use on a sunny day
Parent restricted purchases
Can have multiple profiles in one tablet for multiple users(Kids can even choose a password and profile picture)
Memory is enough for my kids
Can even set up time limitations
Speakers are fairly loud and have a aux hookup for earphones!
Kids can choose what they want on their profile
Perfect sized tablet for tiny hands
Cons:
Because the screen is glass, it will eventually scratch and/or crack.(I ordered a tempered glass screen protector in advance because my Kids are kids).
The cover doesn't come with a stand, so, kids will have to hold it up the whole time(you can always order a compatible cover with a stand or an independent stand).
DOES require Wi-Fi /internet connection for first initial setup and for a new app,book,video to be installed(once installed you'll no longer need Wi-Fi for that app)
Kids being kids, they'll leave dirty prints/smudges on the screen that are very visible(we encourage better hygiene and have them carry a few lens wipes packs in their backpacks so they can clean them).
Colors for cases are limited(can always order another from a compatible source).
All in all, it's a great tool for any families with little ones that get bored in "grown up" settings(ex:restaurants, airplanes,doctor,etc). We love being able to monitor what they do on their tablets and limiting web browsing. DisneyPlus is also in their tablets...so, they get to watch things when I'm trying to talk to their teachers, doctors, etc.
Beware:
Children can get hooked to electronics very easily. Which is why we LOVE the time limitations feature. We limit to 30 minutes per day and, if needed/wanted, we can unlock it for them and give them additional time with our "Parental Control" password. They don't know the password. They also do extra chores around the house to be able to use them every so often. We're keeping these!
Easy to set up, long battery life, age appropriate, keeps kids entertained on long trips
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
Bought two of these for my sons, ages 5 & 8. I'm constantly going to the vet for our 2 pups (checkups,dental,emergencies,grooming,training,and behavior). It's an hour away from our house and our sons hate sitting there. Also go to the doctor a lot for our younger son's special health needs at least once a week. Although they're both well behaved and get along great, we can only expect so much out of two active young boys. So, we ordered these to add some variety in their "Outing Backpacks"(they each have a small backpack for outings each filled with a coloring book and markers, 2 reading books, snacks, water, and 2 small toys of their choosing).Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
These arrived perfectly packaged in their boxes with instructions on how to use them.
Pros:
Arrive quickly and perfectly intact
Amazon has a "payment" option if you don't feel like forking over all the money at once
Easy to set up
Has many features to it(like dimming blue light and setting up curfew) that parents all need
Age appropriate games to each child's age
Cover that comes with it is child resistant(withstands our gremlins)
Charges fairly quickly for the amount of time the battery lasts
Great battery life compared to most tablets we've owned
Doesn't require Wi-Fi /internet connection to use apps once they have already been installed
Bright enough screen to use on a sunny day
Parent restricted purchases
Can have multiple profiles in one tablet for multiple users(Kids can even choose a password and profile picture)
Memory is enough for my kids
Can even set up time limitations
Speakers are fairly loud and have a aux hookup for earphones!
Kids can choose what they want on their profile
Perfect sized tablet for tiny hands
Cons:
Because the screen is glass, it will eventually scratch and/or crack.(I ordered a tempered glass screen protector in advance because my Kids are kids).
The cover doesn't come with a stand, so, kids will have to hold it up the whole time(you can always order a compatible cover with a stand or an independent stand).
DOES require Wi-Fi /internet connection for first initial setup and for a new app,book,video to be installed(once installed you'll no longer need Wi-Fi for that app)
Kids being kids, they'll leave dirty prints/smudges on the screen that are very visible(we encourage better hygiene and have them carry a few lens wipes packs in their backpacks so they can clean them).
Colors for cases are limited(can always order another from a compatible source).
All in all, it's a great tool for any families with little ones that get bored in "grown up" settings(ex:restaurants, airplanes,doctor,etc). We love being able to monitor what they do on their tablets and limiting web browsing. DisneyPlus is also in their tablets...so, they get to watch things when I'm trying to talk to their teachers, doctors, etc.
Beware:
Children can get hooked to electronics very easily. Which is why we LOVE the time limitations feature. We limit to 30 minutes per day and, if needed/wanted, we can unlock it for them and give them additional time with our "Parental Control" password. They don't know the password. They also do extra chores around the house to be able to use them every so often. We're keeping these!
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