This is so hilariously bad on Amazon's part. This was ordered as an upgrade from the 6th generation, I can honestly say this tablet is ~70% as fast as the old one loading apps for my child. When my child attempts to download apps and games it will freeze, not download the app, or take FOREVER to download the apps. It sits there with the spinning wheel with full internet connection not downloading or doing anything. Amazon Customer Service did remote in to the device and was shocked at how poor the performance was and why apps wouldn't download even when had full internet and my speeds tested out with 100mbs down and 20mbs up.
The Free Time update is complete total and rushed garbage. It's a blazing pile of trash. Does Amazon developers not understand who are using their devices? Why would you take away the icons for children who can't read to not be able to browse to games, shows, or movies. My child has NO IDEA how to get to shows or movies because she's too young to read. She used the 2016 tablet and knew what she wanted because of the picture icons on the home screen that would take her to what she wanted (a game for example) and knew everything that she was about to click on would be a game. Now it doesn't show any icons and everything is in this hot garbage mess on the homescreen and she has no idea if what she's clicking is a show or a game that may never or will take forever to eventually download.
Did you not even do QA when you rolled this steaming pile out Amazon or what gives? Your customer service representatives are even shocked by how bad the new software update and the new device is.
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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.
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| Price | From: $99.99 | From: - | From: - |
| Ratings | (188,341) | (47,945) | (3,444) |
| Display | 7" | 8" HD | 10.1" 1080p Full HD |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 (171 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (189 ppi) | 1920 x 1200 (224 ppi) |
| Storage | 16 GB (expandable by up to 512 GB) + unlimited cloud storage for Amazon digital content purchases | 32 GB (expandable by up to 400 GB) + unlimited cloud storage for Amazon digital content purchases | 32 GB (expandable by up to 256 GB) + unlimited cloud storage for Amazon digital content purchases |
| CPU & RAM | Quad-core 1.3 GHz with 1 GB of RAM | Quad-core 1.3 GHz with 1.5 GB of RAM | Quad-core up to 1.8 GHz with 2 GB of RAM |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music | Up to 10 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music | Up to 10 hours of reading, browsing the web, watching video, and listening to music |
| Audio | Mono speaker, built-in microphone | Dolby Atmos, dual stereo speakers, built-in microphone | Dolby Atmos, dual stereo speakers, built-in microphone |
| Colors | Black tablet with Pink/Blue/Purple case with built-in stand | Black tablet with Pink/Blue/Yellow case | Black tablet with Pink/Blue/Yellow case |
| Content | Thousands of movies, TV episodes, books, apps, games, and more in FreeTime Unlimited | Thousands of movies, TV episodes, books, apps, games, and more in FreeTime Unlimited | Thousands of movies, TV episodes, books, apps, games, and more in FreeTime Unlimited |
| Service and Warranty | 2-year worry-free guarantee included | 2-year worry-free guarantee included | 2-year worry-free guarantee included |
| Camera | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | 2 MP front and rear-facing cameras with 720p HD video recording | VGA front-facing camera + 2 MP rear-facing camera with 720p HD video recording |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi |
| Weight | 16.1 oz (456 g) | 16.7 oz (474 g) | 23.3 oz (660 g) |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 6.3" 1.0" (220 mm x 161 mm x 26 mm) | 9.6" x 6.1" x 1.0" (224 mm x 155 mm x 26 mm) | 11.6" x 7.4" x 1.0" (294 mm x 188 mm x 26 mm) |
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 |
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Just buy an iPad and save the headache
By Matt M. on November 24, 2018
First bad experience I've ever had with Amazon. I bought 2 of these for our 4 year old and 6 year old. My wife and I are both prime members, with amazon products everywhere you look in our house. I'm so disappointed in this tablet. We had an older generation fire tablet and the layout was great. Easy for our child to understand and get to what he wanted, with no problems. Now free time is a terrible mess of apps and books and games that have no organization and makes it extremely difficult for someone who can't read operate. I wish I had never "upgraded" to these. Now I have an error message on the screen several times a day "oops something went wrong" that apparently is an amazon software issue with no fix. Restart the tablet and it comes back shortly. I now have 2 fire 8s that amazon should be ashamed to put their name on. I will try to return these without the boxes and see if amazon would accept them. Amazon- Bring back the old free time layout, stop trying to fix what was never broken!!
By Matt M. on November 24, 2018
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