To download movies on an Amazon kid tablet, you need to know where the content comes from: either an Amazon Kids+ subscription or purchased Prime Video titles. The key difference is that only purchased Prime Video movies can be shared to a child profile, while rentals and titles "Included with Prime" cannot be downloaded for offline viewing in a child profile.
Before you download movies on an Amazon kid tablet
There are two sources of downloadable content on an Amazon Fire Kids tablet. First, an Amazon Kids+ subscription gives you access to a large library of movies and TV shows that can be downloaded directly within the child's profile. Second, any Prime Video content you have purchased outright (not rented, not included with a Prime subscription) can be added to a child profile and then downloaded. However, Prime Video rentals and videos "Included with Prime" cannot be added to a child profile for offline viewing, that restriction is firm. You also need an active Amazon Prime subscription for any Prime Video content, and an active Amazon Kids+ subscription for Kids+ content. Before you start, check that the tablet has sufficient internal storage for the downloads, and make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, since downloads require an internet connection.
How to share purchased Prime Video movies to a child profile
If you want to download movies you purchased on Amazon to your child's Fire tablet, you first need to share that content with the child profile. This is done through Amazon Household, which lets you link adult and child profiles under one family account. Once the child profile is part of your Amazon Household, you can manage which purchased Prime Video titles appear in that profile. After you have added the purchased movies to the child profile, the download option becomes available inside the Amazon Kids app when you browse those titles. Without this sharing step, purchased content will not show up in the child's library, and you will not see a download button for it.
Step 1: Connect the tablet to a Wi-Fi network
Downloads require a stable internet connection, so the first thing to do is connect the Fire tablet to Wi-Fi. This also helps you avoid mobile data charges and ensures the download is not interrupted.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
- Select the Wi-Fi icon to open the Wi-Fi settings.
- Choose a network from the list that appears.
- If the network is password-protected, enter the password when prompted.
Once connected, a checkmark appears next to the network name. The tablet will remember previously connected networks, so you may not need to repeat these steps every time.
Step 2: Open the Amazon Kids app and find a movie
On the Fire Kids tablet, the Amazon Kids app (formerly called FreeTime) is where all child-friendly content lives. This is the only place where downloads happen for a child profile, so you must launch this app rather than the regular Prime Video app.
- From the home screen, tap the Amazon Kids app icon.
- Navigate to the Movies section, usually labeled with a movie reel icon.
- Browse categories like New Releases, Popular Movies, Animated, or Adventure, or use the search function to find a specific title.
- Tap on a movie's thumbnail or title to open its details page.
On the details page, you will see the movie's runtime, rating, and a brief synopsis. This helps you confirm the title is appropriate before downloading. If the movie is from Amazon Kids+ or has been shared from your purchased Prime Video library, you will see a download option here.
Step 3: Tap download and wait for it to finish
Once you have found the movie you want, initiating the download is straightforward, but you need to let it finish completely before going offline.
- On the movie's details page, look for the download button, usually a downward arrow or labeled "Download."
- Tap the download button to start saving the movie to the tablet.
- Watch the progress bar or indicator on the screen to track the download.
- Keep the tablet connected to Wi-Fi until the download is complete.
Download time varies based on the file size and your internet connection speed. You can download multiple movies at once if storage allows, but the download process will pause or fail if the Wi-Fi connection drops. Do not turn off the tablet or put it in airplane mode mid-download.
Step 4: Watch downloaded movies offline
After the download finishes, the movie is saved to the tablet and can be played without any internet connection. This is the whole point of downloading, so your child can watch during travel, in areas with poor signal, or whenever Wi-Fi is unavailable.
- Open the Amazon Kids app.
- Go to the Downloads section, usually represented by a cloud icon or labeled "Downloads."
- Scroll through the list of saved movies and TV shows.
- Tap the movie's thumbnail or title to start playing it immediately.
Downloaded content stays in the Downloads section until you manually delete it. That means your child can rewatch the same movie multiple times without needing to download it again, which is especially useful for long trips or repeated viewing requests.
Download limits and troubleshooting tips
There are a few important limits and common issues to know about when downloading movies on an Amazon kid tablet. First, there is a limit of 25 Amazon Kids+ videos that can be downloaded per child profile across all devices. If you hit this cap, you will need to delete an older download to make room for a new one. Second, YouTube videos cannot be downloaded from the Amazon Kids+ app, they are streaming-only content, so your child must be online to watch them. Third, always check available storage on the tablet before starting a download; if storage is full, the download will fail. If a download fails or stops mid-way, reconnect to Wi-Fi and try again, or delete some existing downloads to free up space. If the tablet keeps losing its connection, you may need to troubleshoot why your Fire tablet keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi, such as moving closer to the router or restarting the tablet. Also remember that Amazon Prime rental lengths are fixed, rentals cannot be downloaded to a child profile at all, so only purchased content is eligible. For free options, the Amazon Kids+ subscription is how you download childrens movies for free within that subscription, but it is not a permanent library, it requires an active subscription. Finally, if you want to use the Fire tablet for other purposes, remember that downloads made in the child profile are separate from any downloads in the adult profile, so you may need to switch profiles to manage content. If you have followed all these steps and downloads still fail, check that the tablet has the latest software update and that the Amazon Kids app is up to date.
