Brief
Yoto releases fourth‑generation Player and Mini with new green button
The upgraded devices add a dedicated button for card‑free playback and support up to 20 saved titles.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Yoto announced on October 1 that its fourth‑generation Player and Mini audio devices for children are now available, priced at $150 and $110 respectively, according to CNET.
What happened
The new Player and Mini retain the bulkier, screen‑free design of earlier models but introduce a green button that lets children select up to 20 favorite stories, songs, podcasts or other audio without inserting a Yoto Card. The button also works with Yoto’s routine feature, allowing content to change automatically throughout the day.
What the report adds
CNET notes that the price increase represents $40 more for the Player and $30 more for the Mini compared with the previous generation. It also highlights that the devices remain water‑resistant and that most controls are physical, which the outlet says helps them survive rough handling.
What was said
"The new green button immediately caught my attention," the CNET reviewer wrote, adding that it "cuts out the middleman" of cards or a parent’s phone.
How it came about
Yoto’s earlier models relied on credit‑card‑size Yoto Cards, sold from $10 upward, to load audiobooks, music and podcasts. The company has promoted the cards as a screen‑free way for kids to control content. The latest hardware builds on that premise by offering a button‑driven library, a feature the reviewer says aligns with the brand’s focus on durability and parental peace of mind.
Key facts
- Yoto's fourth‑generation Player starts at $150, Mini at $110. (cnet.com)
- Both devices add a green button that lets kids play up to 20 saved audio items without a card. (cnet.com)
- The new button works with Yoto’s routine system to change content automatically. (cnet.com)
- Price increases are $40 for the Player and $30 for the Mini over previous models. (cnet.com)
- Physical controls and water resistance are retained in the new hardware. (cnet.com)
Sources
- [1] cnet.com — originally reported as “New Yoto Players Make Kids Less Dependent on Cards (and Parents)”
