With the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition running on Amazon’s own version of Google’s Android operating system, it isn’t a pure Android tablet. It is therefore not easy to install Google Play on the tablet. Instead, the HD 10 comes with the Amazon Appstore. This is Amazon’s own appstore, and is probably second behind Google’s… Continue reading Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Come With the Amazon Appstore?
What Age is the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Suitable For?
It can be important to know what age a tablet is suitable for, as these can differ between tablets. Parental controls help make tablets more suitable for younger children, as do cases and guarantees, should the tablet be dropped or damaged. The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is stated as being suitable for children aged… Continue reading What Age is the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Suitable For?
Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have WiFi?
WiFi is the primary wireless communication method for tablets. The primary secondary method, Bluetooth, is not used for the same things as WiFi. The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition naturally comes with WiFi. It is needed for anything that requires internet access. Watching streaming videos, for example, will require internet access, as do other things… Continue reading Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have WiFi?
Can Google Play Be Used on the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition?
Google Play is the biggest app store around and certainly the biggest for Android tablets. However, the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is not a pure Android tablet, instead running on Amazon’s own version of the Open Source operating system. Google Play cannot be easily installed on the tablet, and for most users it is… Continue reading Can Google Play Be Used on the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition?
What Ports Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have?
Ports are the way that tablets communicate with other devices through the use of wires. They also use wireless ways, such as WiFi and Bluetooth. The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition comes with a micro USB port to allow it to be connected to other devices and for charging. It also has a 3.5 mm… Continue reading What Ports Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have?
Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have Parental Controls?
Parents want to keep their children safe online, and one way of doing so is through the use of parental controls. Parental controls can enable a parent to choose just what their child has access to. The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition comes with parental controls as part of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited. Using the parental… Continue reading Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have Parental Controls?
Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is a secondary wireless communication method for tablets, with WiFi being the primary. Bluetooth allows a tablet to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices. This is not just other tablets and phones but can include such as Bluetooth speakers, headphones, microphones and keyboards. Bluetooth is not essential, but it can be a useful extra. The… Continue reading Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Have Bluetooth?
What’s the Battery Life of the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition?
How long a tablet’s battery will last can determine just how long it will work away from a source of power. This is not so much of a problem when at home, but when out and about it can be more significant. Having a car charger can help when in a vehicle, but this isn’t… Continue reading What’s the Battery Life of the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition?
Can Children Play Games on the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition?
Being able to play games on a tablet may not be listed as the primary reason for purchasing one – education is often listed as such – but it is often a secondary reason, as games can be used to reward children. Games can be played on the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition. The first… Continue reading Can Children Play Games on the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition?
Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet Have a Camera?
Cameras are an important part of the tablet experience. They allow children to take their own photos and videos, enable them to videochat with distant family via the internet and can even be used to interact with some games. The Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet comes with two cameras, one front and one rear-facing. The… Continue reading Does the Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet Have a Camera?