How To Download Apps On Kids Fire Tablet

To download apps on kids fire tablet, you must first switch to the adult profile, install the app from the Amazon Appstore, and then share it with your child's profile. This two-step process is required because all app installations happen on the adult profile before they become available for your child.

How to download apps on kids fire tablet starts on the adult profile

Every app you want your child to use must be downloaded to the main adult profile first. After the app is installed there, you share it with your child's profile so they can access it. This means you cannot download apps directly from the child's profile, you always start from your own adult account. The process is simple: download on the adult profile, then share to the child's profile.

Step 1: Switch to your adult profile

Before you can download anything, confirm you are logged into the main adult profile on the Fire Tablet. If your child's profile is currently active, you need to log out and switch to your own profile. You can do this by tapping the profile picture on the lock screen or by going to Settings and selecting your adult profile. Once you are on the adult profile, you are ready to proceed.

Step 2: Download the app from the Amazon Appstore

1. Open the Appstore application on the adult profile's home screen. You will typically find it under the Home tab.
2. Browse or search for the app you want. Use the magnifying glass icon to search by name or explore categories to find something new.
3. Select the app and tap Get or Download to install it on the adult profile. The app will download and install automatically.

Once the app finishes installing, it will appear in your adult profile's app library. Now you are ready to share it with your child.

Step 3: Share the app with your child's profile

The primary method for sharing apps is through the Amazon Kids app on the tablet itself. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Amazon Kids app from the Home tab of the adult profile.
2. Go to your child's profile settings by tapping the gear icon.
3. Tap on Manage Content, then select Amazon Content.
4. Tap on the tab for Games & Apps (or Apps & Games).
5. Check the box next to the app you wish to share, then tap Done.
6. Return to child profile settings using the back arrow.

The app should now appear in your child's profile under Added for you. Your child can tap the app icon to download it to their profile and then tap again to open it.

Alternative: Share content from the Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard

You can also share apps using the web-based Amazon Kids Parent Dashboard at parents.amazon.com. This is useful if you are not near the tablet.

1. Go to the Parent Dashboard and log in with your Amazon account.
2. Navigate to the child profile you wish to manage and select Settings.
3. Select Add content.
4. Select the desired content category using the tabs above the list of content.
5. Add or remove content by toggling the switch next to them.

Any changes you make on the dashboard will sync to the tablet, though it may take a few minutes to appear.

How to let your child request apps

If you want your child to browse and request apps on their own, you can enable Parental Purchase Approvals. This lets children see apps in the Appstore and send you a request, which you can approve or deny from the Parent Dashboard.

1. Open the Parent Dashboard at parents.amazon.com.
2. Go to Content > Store Access.
3. Enable Parental Purchase Approvals.

Once enabled, your child can browse apps and tap to request them. You will receive a notification and can approve downloads on Fire tablet through the dashboard or the Amazon Kids app. This is a convenient way to let your child explore while you maintain control. If you ever need to reset parental controls password on Amazon Fire tablet, you can do so from the Parent Dashboard under your account settings.

Why are my shared apps not showing up?

If you have shared an app but your child cannot see it, check these common causes:

• Learn First feature: If the Learn First feature is activated, shared content may appear on the child's profile only after the daily educational goal is complete. Check your child's profile settings to see if Learn First is enabled.
• Sync the device: Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Sync to force the tablet to check for new content.
• Wait a few minutes: It might take a few minutes for content to populate on the child's profile. Give it some time.
• Restart the tablet: A simple restart often resolves sync issues. Turn the tablet off and back on.
• Check for updates: Go to Settings > Device Options > System Updates and install any available updates.
• Clear Appstore cache: Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Manage All Applications > Appstore > Storage, then tap Clear Cache and Clear Data.

If none of these steps work, ensure your Wi-Fi is working and that the tablet has enough storage space. You can also temporarily turn off Wi-Fi on other devices to free up bandwidth. If you want to get YouTube kids on Amazon Fire tablet, remember that it must be downloaded from the Amazon Appstore on the adult profile and then shared, sideloading from Google Play will not work for the child's profile.

Important notes about app compatibility

Not every app or piece of content can be shared with a child's profile. Here is what you need to know:

• Sideloaded apps: Apps downloaded from the Google Play Store (if sideloaded onto the adult profile) generally cannot be directly added or shared with a child's profile through the standard Amazon Kids settings.
• Ineligible content: You cannot add personal documents, music, Prime Video rentals, or videos included with Prime to a child's profile. Only videos you have purchased can be shared.
• Public library books: Public library books can be added to a child's profile with an Amazon Kids+ subscription and are available until the lending period expires.
• App behavior: Some apps may not be designed specifically for children and may include ads, external links, in-app purchases, or request personal information. Apps may also require a separate subscription or child profile to be created before use. Navigation to websites embedded in content cannot be prevented, even when web access has been disabled in the child profile.
• Storage: Fire tablets have expandable storage, and a microSD card can provide room for more downloaded shows and apps. To use the Fire tablet effectively, consider adding a card if your child downloads many apps.