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Amazon Echo is a brand of smart speakers developed by Amazon. The devices connect to the voice-controlled, intelligent, personal assistant service, which responds to the name Alexa.

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People typically recognize an Echo in one of three forms: as the cylindrical device that looks like a short can of Pringles, as the Dot, which looks like a hockey puck, or the Dot Kids Edition, which comes with more color and control.

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Amazon Echo Parental Controls:

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There are a couple of ways to make an Amazon Echo safer for families. One is to toggle off certain features in the Alexa App (e.g., explicit song lyrics, etc.). The second is to use Amazon Kids+ (formerly called Free Time) to make the Echo super kid-friendly. We’ll explain both.

Amazon Kids parental controls provide the most control over an Echo device.

If you own a Kindle, you might recognize FreeTime, which has been available on Kindles for years.

Amazon Kids can be used on any Echo device and is a monthly subscription. Amazon Kids comes free for a month when you purchase an Echo and is then $4.99/month.

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How to enable Amazon Kids on any Echo device:

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Open the Alexa app on your iOS or Android device.
Tap Devices in the lower, right corner.
If you have device Groups set up, select the Group that contains the device where you want Amazon Kids to apply. Or, just tap “All Devices” at the top.
Select the individual device that you want to apply Amazon Kids.
Tap the Settings gear in the upper right corner.
Scroll down under GENERAL and look for Amazon Kids. Tap!
At the top, there should be a toggle next to Disabled. If you toggle it to on, the app will lead you through a series of steps to create an account for your child.

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