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Review Summary
8" high definition touchscreen; 1280 x 800 resolution at 189 ppi, HD video playback, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and advanced polarizing filter
Quad-Core: 1.3GHz with 1.5GB of RAM
32GB (23.8GB available to user) of internal storage. Add microSD card for up to 400GB 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
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
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
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
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
3.5mm stereo jack and integrated dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio
Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
2MP front-facing camera + 2MP rear-facing HD camera
Location-based services via Wi-Fi
External volume controls, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones, speakers, microphone and LE accessories support
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)
Ages 3 and up
9.6 x 6.1 x 1.0" (24.38 x 15.49 x 2.54cm)
16.7 oz (473.44g)
841667137728
Made just for kids
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 soon, 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 by using Common Sense Media's and our own expertise to hand-select over tens of thousands of websites and web videos. Parents can also easily add more websites.
Sometimes oops happens
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 they break it, return it and we'll replace it. No questions asked
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.
What kids want today & tomorrow
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.
Introducing Spanish language books, videos, games and more
Spanish language now available in FreeTime Unlimited
Amazon FreeTime Unlimited now includes more than a thousand Spanish-language titles. Kids can enjoy books, videos, apps and games in Spanish with popular characters and titles like Sesamo, Dora and Sonic the Hedgehog and brands like Nickelodeon, Disney and more. Kids also have access to kid-friendly, hand-curated websites and videos in Spanish.
Discover & connect
Peace of mind for parents
Discover the books, videos, educational apps and games (and soon, 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.
Keep the family connected
Discussion Cards help parents start conversations and connect with kids about these titles.