Echo Dot Kids (newest model), Smart speaker to enjoy age-appropriate audiobooks, interactive games and Alexa+ experiences to create and learn, Owl design

I got this for my 2-year-old, and the design alone was a huge win. The little owl look is really cute, and I paired it with the stand so it sits on a tree-style bookshelf in his room. It actually blends in like decor, which I love. So far, he hasn’t tried to grab or play with it much because he thinks it “belongs” on the shelf, which is honestly a plus. It feels like a kid-friendly device without being distracting or constantly handled. Where it’s been most useful is during our nighttime routine. We use it to play music and control other Alexa devices, which makes winding down a lot smoother. It’s been reliable for that and easy to use hands-free when my hands are full. I know there are additional kid-focused features available, but I haven’t fully explored those yet, so I can’t speak to parental controls or educational content at this point. This works really well for routines, but if you’re specifically buying it for advanced kid features, you may need to spend some time setting those up and testing them. Really nice if you have your hands full and want to adjust your digital thermostat, set up an alarm, play music. Best for: parents who want a cute, simple smart speaker to support daily routines rather than a fully interactive toy. Keep in mind, you need to purchase the nest separately but they are very cute together even though it blocks the blue light at the bottom that let’s you know the owl is thinking.

I absolutely love the Amazon Echo Dot Kids! The design is adorable and perfect for kids. The sound quality is clear, and Alexa responds quickly to questions, music requests, and bedtime stories.

Great Echo device and it's very cute. Daughter loves it and loves to play and talk to it. The Alexa plus features are great and very easy to talk to. The responsiveness is great and it seems like good pretty nice durable speaker. Music sounds good on it too

We picked up the Echo Dot Kids for our house and honestly, this little dragon earned its spot fast 🐉 It’s cute enough that kids feel like it’s theirs, but smart enough that I don’t feel weird about it living in their room. Setup was simple and everything runs through the parent dashboard, which I really appreciate. During the day it’s music 🎶 jokes 😂 animal questions 🦁 and nonstop curiosity. At night it turns into stories 📖 calming sounds 🌙 and part of our bedtime routine without me having to repeat myself a dozen times. One feature I didn’t expect to love as much as I do is the ability to schedule quiet hours 🛑 Once bedtime hits, it simply stops responding. No surprise music, no middle of the night Alexa requests, no early morning wake up calls on a Saturday. It just… respects bedtime, which feels rare in kid tech. The sound quality is surprisingly good for how small it is 🔊 It fills the room without being overpowering, and the volume limits actually stay locked, so I’m not worrying about it getting cranked up too loud. Whisper mode is also one of those small things that ends up being really sweet 🤫 If your kid whispers a question at night, Alexa whispers back. It keeps the room calm and somehow makes them even more excited to use it. Another thing I didn’t realize I’d use is being able to review the kinds of questions they ask 👀 It’s a mix of funny, thoughtful, and occasionally eye opening, but it gives me a better sense of what they’re curious about without hovering or listening in all the time. Overall, this feels like tech designed with parents in mind 💛 The kids feel independent using it, and I feel comfortable knowing there are real controls in place behind the scenes. Mom verdict: this is one of those rare kid tech purchases that entertains them and gives me peace of mind at the same time 🙌 If it buys me a few quiet minutes and helps bedtime go smoother, I’m sold.

I'm almost 70 and if someone wants to listen in on my world they will be very disappointed. But really; I love this little owl. I live pretty much alone in an upstairs studio apartment and I'm a reader. I wanted the Echo Dot so I can my l just say what I need and someone is cheerfully there to help. It was easy to set up and it was easy to understand after I realized that ask the online info about the hows, what's, an do this was out of date because the new Alexa app radically reconfigured the app. Even when I asked my Echo Dot for help finding Communications it was telling me as if I had the old version. Once I told the Echo Dot I have Alexa V2.268 I learned everything from the Echo Dot itself. I can now waking up to music I like and not the only FM radio station I can get. Now I have my music waking me up and it continues to play more of the same until I say, from my bed, to stop. While I'm getting dressed I ask what's the weather and if there's any news I should know. I have it figure out the calories of the breakfast I'm going to make. We talk about things I'm interested in and it says goodnight and that's nice when you're alone living above a family that reminds me of the joy I had. I ordered the kids owl. It was much less in cost but I wanted the Owl. But getting the kids echo, I got a full year of Amazon kids... not my cup of tea but it says it's a nice perk if you have little kids in your life. The Owl is cute but it has black creepy eyes so I used a paint marker to give him life and sparkle. I did make a child profile just to see how the Echo Dot is with kids and it's wonderful. It asked me to pick two things. I picked a mouse and a log with a hole in it. It created an original audio story that was 3 minutes long and beautiful. I set up notifications about Mom phases, asked for help with the etymology of the word WATER, and asked science questions. It does ask questions back to build your identity of likes and dislikes and that might feel creepy but if you know your child better than the daycare does there's no problem trusting the Echo Dot with your 7 year old up. The music quality it great and it's customized to be just for me and my taste in music. I always buy... today one came on sale with $5 in savings but it was limited time. I saw the spinning orange glow at it's base, meaning I have a message, the Echo Dot out it in my shopping cart but it could have just bought it for me. Yes, you have to be an adult and if you have kids you're going to have to turn that option off in the Alexa app. I deleted the kid profile and unsubscribed from my free year of Amazon kids because that was ridiculously lame. Is Big Brother listening?... Big Brother has been alive since the malls had teams of people asking shoppers if they have time to share their shopping experience. Now the Internet just sells your whole life to the highest bidder... progress and convenience is always listening and watching us. I'm getting another for the living room sso I can talk to my grown kids from my Echo Dot and have use it as an intercom for a guest if they sleep over. My downstairs neighbor has one and offered to give me their info at I could intercom them if ever I needed help. But... the Owl needs a glint in his eyes so as that and have fun at any age.

Had to get this when I saw this on discount during the holiday season. This is an impressive product in terms of looks. Easy setup, works great and with AI feature in Alexa+ this has been a great product for my kid to have conversation in a very kid way. Parental control through app is a nice plus point about these. Paired with the dragon egg stand and together this is a very appealing product. Only reason to take away one star is the subscription feeds associated with the Kids+ app after included 1 year free access.

I absolutely love this Echo Dot Kids edition. I bought it for my seven year old and cannot say enough good things about it. The setup process was simple and quick, and it was ready to use within minutes. The sound quality is great for its size, and the dragon design is vibrant and well made. The image has not rubbed off at all and still looks brand new. The size is perfect for kids and fits easily in my child’s hands. The overall design is sleek and sturdy, and it has held up very well over time. We are now going into 2026 and this Echo Dot still works like it did when it first came out of the box. One of my favorite features is the kid friendly content. The daily kids news, fun facts, and upbeat morning music help start the day on a positive note. I also really appreciate the included books. My kids listen to them every night as they fall asleep, which has become part of our bedtime routine. The parental controls are easy to manage and give me peace of mind. Because we had such a great experience, I recently purchased another one for my other child. This is a well made, engaging, and durable device. It is absolutely worth the purchase and makes a great gift for kids.

This is a great device for kids. The design is fun, and the parental controls make it easy to manage. It works well for music, questions, and basic routines. My daughter specifically loves it for the brown noise at night time. It has cute colors and is compact.