If you’re looking for the ideal gadget to encourage your kids with interactive learning, this Amazon kids’ tablet may be just the ticket – and right now, it’s better than half price
Amazon is renowned for rolling out deals on various gadgets, from its own devices to those from other high-end brands, and this week is no different. It offers parents the chance to scoop up one particular Kids Fire Tablet for a fraction of its normal price—just in time for school starting this week.
Perfect for encouraging your kids to learn when outside of the classroom, this gadget offers fun and interactive activities that help expand your kids’ minds, while also promising safety and security with its strict parental controls.
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The newest Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet, which is now just under half price, is a popular choice among Amazon customers as it boasts an impressive 4.5 out of 5-star rating from nearly 5k reviewers. The retailer’s deals will let shoppers add one to their basket for £59.99, despite it selling for £124.99 normally.
Amazon’s deal makes this the cheapest place to buy an Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet, compared to the prices at other retailers like John Lewis and Argos, where the same model is selling for £114.99.
Scanning the price history on CamelCamelCamel shows that this tablet is the cheapest the Prime retailer has sold the Fire 7 tablet for since last Black Friday, a win for parents who’ve been keeping an eye on it for back-to-school shopping or early Christmas present ideas.
Aimed at kids aged three to seven, this model of the Fire Tablet is the next best thing if you don’t want to fork out on an iPad for games, storytime, or CBeebies. All the content on the tablets can be filtered so parents have control over what’s available, and there are even time limit features to limit how much time your little one spends on a screen.
Apps like Disney+, CBeebies, and Netflix Kids can all be downloaded, which allows parents to control the different dashboards of each streaming app to filter based on the child’s age. The device has 10 hours of battery life and a choice between a 16GB or 32GB device, depending on how much storage you think you’d need.
Even though the model is a few years old, having launched back in 2019, the above features still make it one of our most recommended tablet devices for kids here at Mirror Tech, especially if you only need it for streaming Bluey, Hey Duggee, or Octonauts for five minutes of quiet. Plus, when bought throught Amazon, this device comes with a 2-year worry-free guarantee, so you don’t have to fret if your little ones cause any damage.
Parents are thrilled with this Amazon Fire 7 tablet, as raving reviews pour in. One satisified shopper says: “I’ve had the Kids Fire Tablet for three years now, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. This tablet is perfectly sized for little hands, making it easy for my son, who is autistic, to hold and engage with closely. The screen is clear, allowing him to focus intently on his favorite content. One of the standout features is the sturdy, crash-proof case. As a parent, I appreciate the peace of mind it brings, especially since my little one has accidentally stepped on the screen a few times. The two-year guarantee has proven to be a lifesaver; the replacement process was seamless and hassle-free.”
They go on to say: “While I find the kids’ Amazon app a bit challenging to navigate, the tablet offers a wealth of functionality, including a timer and childproofing features that can be great for other parents. For my needs, I opted to download the regular YouTube app and sign into my account, allowing me to manually filter out any content I don’t want my son to see. This approach has worked wonderfully, as he mainly uses the content I’ve approved. Overall, the Kids Fire Tablet has been a fantastic addition to our home. It’s durable, user-friendly, and adaptable to our family’s specific needs. Highly recommended for parents looking for a reliable and child-friendly device!”
Another buyer beams: “Have only had the tablets for a day now but I bought two for my twin toddlers and honestly it’s been great so far. It’s mainly for the educational apps at this point but they love it. Was an easy and quick set up and I love that I can manage both tablets from my phone. A big standout point for me is the battery life. I only charged them to about 60%, they used it for hours last night and this morning the battery life was still over 50% and I hadn’t even switched them completely off. There are so many apps you can download and use. It’s perfect for lil hands and the cases are sturdy to withstand drops and falls. The screen is small but perfect for toddlers and the quality of the picture is great.”
One less than happy shopper does share their disappointment, writing: “It’s been good but now after so long it logs out of anything the kids are playing on and they have to restart after 2 minutes of playing it’s quite frustrating.”
But further praise comes from this customer who raves: “A great kids fire tablet for the younger members of the house, my little boy loves having his own tablet like his older siblings, very sturdy due to the case it comes in and my little ones favourite colour is blue so it’s a win win, battery lasts a very good time too and being Amazon you have full control over what you want them to see and use.”