Yoto Player 4th Gen unveiled with 'Green Button' playlist feature — and there's a new Yoto mini player, too
The screen-free audio player for kids has been updated with double the storage, Wi-Fi 6 and a Green Button cardless playlist system.
Yoto Player 4th Gen unveiled with Green Button playlist feature — and there's a new Yoto Mini player
If you're a parent seeking a screen-free device for your children, then the Yoto Player might be a familiar name. This card-based audio player, featuring no microphone or camera, has gained popularity among kids and preteens. Inside the device lies a mosaic-based display that showcases adorable images related to the content being played. Thanks to Yoto's extensive collection of NFC cards, a wide range of content, including Roald Dahl stories, KPop Demon Hunters, and Bluey episodes, is accessible.
Yoto has just announced its fourth-generation Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, three years after the last iteration. The standout features of these new devices include a new physical Green Button and enhanced internal storage, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth capabilities. Ben Drury, CEO and Co-founder of Yoto, emphasized that this is a new platform with upgraded systems underneath, making the players faster, more reliable, and granting kids control over their listening experiences.
The Green Button is the most notable feature across both 4th generation models. Acting as a favorites option, kids can collect up to 20 stories, songs, podcasts, or other content and play them without inserting a card. Parents manage these shortcuts directly through the Yoto app, creating separate playlists for morning routines, bedtime wind-downs, and access to digital-only app content such as toothbrushing timers and sleep soundscapes.
The Yoto Player 4th Gen now boasts Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.1, and upgraded processors for faster performance. Its internal memory has doubled to 64GB, capable of holding over 1,000 hours of offline audio for travel. All 4th Gen devices now come with a standard two-year warranty. Meanwhile, the Yoto Mini 4th Gen emphasizes ruggedness with an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, making it splashproof, puddle-proof, and drop-tested.
It maintains support for both 3.5mm wired headphones and Bluetooth pairing, along with USB-C fast charging.
Both devices will be available for pre-order starting today via Yoto's direct store and Amazon, with the Mini also listed on Amazon. Retailers will soon carry the products, with the Yoto Mini 4th Gen shipping on September 30, 2026, and the full-sized Yoto Player 4th Gen launching on October 15, 2026.
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