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Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet, 8" HD Display, 32 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case (Previous Generation - 7th)

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  • Up to $144 in savings on Fire HD 8 tablet, 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, and a Kid-Proof Case, versus items purchased separately ─ plus a 2-year worry-free guarantee
  • Not a toy, a full-featured Fire HD 8 tablet with a vibrant HD display, 32 GB internal storage, and up to 12 hours of mixed-use battery life. Add a microSD card for up to 256 GB of expandable storage.
  • The included 1 year of FreeTime Unlimited gives your kids access to 15,000 popular apps and games, videos, books, and educational content from PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. Your subscription will then automatically renew every month starting at just $2.99 per month plus applicable tax. You may cancel at any time by visiting the Amazon Parent Dashboard or contacting Customer Service
  • 2-year worry-free guarantee: if they break it, return it and we'll replace it for free. No questions asked.
  • One year of FreeTime Unlimited gives you access to 15,000 popular apps and games, videos, books, and educational content from PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more
  • Add even more content to your child’s profile in FreeTime to give them selected access to apps in your personal library, such as Netflix, YouTube, and Minecraft
  • Easy-to-use parental controls allow parents to personalize screen time limits, set educational goals, filter age-appropriate content, and also manage web browsing and content usage. Parental controls can be set on device or online through Amazon Parent Dashboard. Additionally, access all tablet features in the adult profile by entering your passcode.
  • Amazon Parent Dashboard with Discussion Cards enables parents to discover the titles their kids enjoy and connect with them through rich conversations about these titles
Made just for kids

Content kids crave

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is the first-ever all-in-one subscription that brings together all the types of content that kids ages 3-12 want, with over 15,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games. 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 easily add any websites they would like to add.

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 tablet. Just return the tablet and we’ll replace it for free. Learn more

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
14,141 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the tablet for its children's content. They say it's great for kids, with appropriate content for their age level. They also appreciate the ease of use and durability of the tablet. That said, some complain about the charging and loading times. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and app compatibility.

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1,849 customers mention1,797 positive52 negative

Customers find the children's content on the tablet great, appropriate for their age level, and awesome. They also say the tablet is a great time killer for kids, with a kids-friendly operating system and browser.

"...For the kids, content is appropriate for their age level and screen time can be set. It just works!..." Read more

"...No payments to keep track of. Tons of age range selectable content, including books, games, movies, shows, kid friendly browser, PBS content, some..." Read more

"...Clark Howard mentioned them as one of the best tablets for kids. Whats really nice is they now allow for side loaded sd cards...." Read more

"...Kids mode: I love that he is easily able to navigate around in kids mode by himself and he is only 2.2) It seems very durable...." Read more

1,732 customers mention1,219 positive513 negative

Customers find the tablet easy to use. They mention that it has a simple interface and intuitive controls. They also appreciate the durable case and reasonable usability for modern day kids. Customers also mention that the dashboard lets them configure certain education goals that they want their kids to meet.

"...including being able to enlarge the font, multi-media elements, built-in dictionary, ability to extract notes, and some have text-to-speech...." Read more

"...got it he has improved his colors, fine motor skills and knows how to navigate the system!..." Read more

"...Start instructions basically telling you to plug and go, are overly simplified...." Read more

"...Pros: LOVE the tablet, warranty, ease of use for child, and the very sturdy case that protects the device during bumps, falls and everything else a 5..." Read more

1,121 customers mention1,033 positive88 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the tablet. They mention that the charger seems well made, the screen has never cracked, and the hardware is nice.

"...This thing is the best child tablet out there. It's that tough. And if the worst should happen, two year no hassle replacement...." Read more

"...It seems very durable...." Read more

"...Pros: LOVE the tablet, warranty, ease of use for child, and the very sturdy case that protects the device during bumps, falls and everything else a 5..." Read more

"...No sound, no damage, nothing. The cases are nice. (Had it dropped flat on the screen I’m not sure how it would have fared.)..." Read more

928 customers mention804 positive124 negative

Customers like the value of the tablet. They say it's well worth the price, the screen looks great for the price and is kid friendly. Customers also appreciate the reasonable space for apps and the lack of unwanted purchases or pesky ads. They also like that it allows monthly payments.

"...Bluetooth Mouse (H3S-00001)]] too turning it into a lightweight, inexpensive, functional, and portable device great for classes or on the go at a..." Read more

"...no ads , commercials, or pop ups. Overall, this tablet was well worth the money. I urge any parent to put any other tablet against this one...." Read more

"...The positive - The warranty is great and the price is very good...." Read more

"...It’s worth its weight in gold. In this new version of the Kindle, too, they’ve included more apps like Angry Birds...." Read more

1,975 customers mention1,319 positive656 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the tablet. Some mention it's a good tablet with a very good case, while others say that it fell inside the unit and is unusable. Some customers also say that the tablet has very little content and that the accessible content is limited if you do not have wifi.

"...This thing is the best child tablet out there. It's that tough. And if the worst should happen, two year no hassle replacement...." Read more

"...These are great tablets. The kids software side takes a little getting used to as a parent to figure out how to allow content...." Read more

"...Plus, I did notice that certain apps are outdated on the Kindle App Store as compared to the Google Play Store...." Read more

"...The device is just awesome. You get so much bang for your buck that you really do LOOK and FEEL like the savvy, educated consumer that you are...." Read more

999 customers mention587 positive412 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the tablet. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it didn't perform well. Some say that the software is not intuitive, and that some apps didn''t work.

"...The Kindle Edition format works better with the actual reader instead of just the Kindle app on an iPad, iPhone, or even computer--I have all these..." Read more

"...On November 12th our kindle stopped working again. It kept going to amazon setup/reset. Contacted them again. Send it in and waited for replacement...." Read more

"...This one will surely outperform and outlast." Read more

"...It’s much more reliable and keeps the device from slipping if you’ve got butter fingers. You can really curl your hands into it...." Read more

865 customers mention481 positive384 negative

Customers are mixed about the app compatibility of the tablet. Some love the apps available, saying the selection of free apps is awesome. They also say the tablet is loaded with apps that can be downloaded. However, other customers say the app store is ridiculously limited, with few offerings. They say the search feature is not listed on the apps or home screens, and downloaded applications don't appear at the top of the list.

"...I was now able to add the Microsoft Office apps, YouTube, and some other favorites through the Google Play Store app...." Read more

"...There is NO Google Play Store, is this is a Kindle, so they operate on the Amazon Store...." Read more

"...I love all the apps that you can do and the option for the parent control...." Read more

"...The Amazon app store very limited offerings as compared to what would be available if the platform was open configured with ways to get all apps..." Read more

1,018 customers mention15 positive1,003 negative

Customers dislike the charging of the tablet. They mention that it takes forever to charge, the load times were horrible, and it was very difficult to get it to charge. They also say that the tablet is very slow, has lag when changing apps or settings, and the software navigation is unintuitive. Some customers also mention that the Kindle and shopping apps are dreadfully sluggish and even crash. Overall, customers are disappointed with the charging and performance of the product.

"...Also kids unlimited besides being limited, is only free for a year.I understand that amazon exists to sell me stuff...." Read more

"...I was so annoyed with the previous versions because load times were horrible...." Read more

"...There is no quick charge. With all the technology today and it takes hours to charge this thing?!?..." Read more

"...When space is low, loading time can be very slow.There is a new Mickey Mouse animation that I find inappropriate...." Read more

All new, but still room for improvement
4 Stars
All new, but still room for improvement
The Fire HD 8 kids tablet is essentially an HD 8 with the kids cover, FreeTime, and a 2 year warranty. There are a lot of improvements over the previous kids edition tablet such as dual band wifi, higher quality 720p screen, Dolby stereo speakers, double the storage, and increased battery life. FreeTime has a wealth of content, and it includes a kid-safe web browser that will only load sites that are whitelisted by you or Amazon. If you don't want your child using the browser or camera then both can be turned off. You can also restrict access to certain categories, set time limits, and view what your children are watching and reading with the Parent Dashboard. After the first year there is a nominal fee to continue using the service.As far as cons I would like to see all content be available for download and viewed offline since accessible content is limited if you do not have wifi. I also think the interface could use a little polishing as the navigation can be clunky at times. Finally, once you move outdoors the screen could wash out in the sun due to limited brightness. I also think there should be a volume limiter without having to find a functional app. With all of that in mind I'm taking off one star.Tips:- Hold your finger down on an item to see if Download is an option. If so then it can be accessed without wifi for at least 48 hrs before you need to reconnect.- You can view purchased Amazon videos offline when not connected to wifi. Switch to your adult profile and download the video(s). Now go into settings, profiles and family library, select your child profile, add content, videos, and select your videos.- You can sideload Google Play on the adult profile and gain access to even more apps such as YouTube Kids.- You can set FreeTime to only allow entertainment content after daily educational goals have been met.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017
My 2.5 yr old boy loves this tablet. I've always been an iPad fan but I would consider one of these for myself. Pretty impressive.

Update: I continue to love more and more about this tablet. I figured out how to add the apps I downloaded under my profile for my son to his profile. Very easy to do. I love the Sago Mini apps. They are adorable and so creative. I looked them up and if you were to purchase them they are $2.99 each! That makes me think I will keep Amazon Unlimited for sure. I bought this tablet when it was on promotion: $100 instead of the normal $130 price. Well worth it. My little boy is 2.5 and I can tell he's learning from this tablet. Add to the fact that there are Sesame Street apps and Disney and you've got a true winner here. The rubber cover of this tablet is very durable. My boy has tossed this tablet a few times and even put it in the trash can once. Kids will be kids. I did get a screen cover for it as it does not come with one. I'm not overly worried as Amazon will replace the product if it's broken in the next 2 years but better safe than sorry. Always a big Apple fan here, but I have to say that I would consider a Fire tablet for myself if my iPad died. I have an iPad Pro but I really do like the smaller size of the Fire and I would think about one for myself just because of that. The price of the Fire is much more friendly than an iPad mini or anything else that Apple has.

I deliberated for a while about ordering this for my son. He's 2.5. Must he have a tablet now? I decided to buy it based on reviews here and because he plays games on my phone frequently. This tablet lets you limit their time on it. I'm really happy with this purchase. I can see him learning with it and as a parent, I like playing the games with him. If you are hesitant to purchase it, please don't be. Amazon did a great job with this product.
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