Yoto, the screen-free audio platform for kids and families, announces the 4th Generation of its Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, the biggest undertaking in the company’s history, three years in the making. Pre-orders open today, with Yoto Mini 4th Gen estimated dispatch from 30 September and Yoto Player 4th Gen estimated dispatch from 15 October.
Both players are rebuilt from the inside out – faster, smarter and even more durable – and are headlined by three major upgrades: a new Green Button that grownups can programme on the App for instant, cardless access to kids’ favourite audio; enhanced routines that adapt to a family’s rhythm throughout the day; and all-new hardware built for family life.
The Green Button: a kids’ personal playlist
The standout feature across both 4th Gen players is the Green Button – a simple twist-and-press control that grownups can configure on the free Yoto App to give kids instant access to up to 20 of their favourite stories, songs, timers, soundscapes and podcasts, without needing to insert a Yoto Card first.
Yoto Cards remain central to the Yoto experience, and will continue to be the way families discover and gift new audio. But for the stories a child asks for every night, or the songs they play on repeat, the Green Button removes the need to search through a large physical Yoto card collection. And it’s not just for favourite physical cards – the Green Button can also be configured as a shortcut to digital-only cards and free bonus audio that is available on the App, from soundscapes to toothbrush timers.
Kids can still pop in a Yoto Card to play their favourite audio, but once configured the Green Button simply offers a way to jump straight to their favourites. Families can program separate Green Button playlists for morning and evening, and grown ups can manage a child’s selections via the free Yoto App.
Families can get started with the Green Button right away, with a free Yoto Originals 5 Minute Stories From Around the World digital Yoto Card included with the Yoto Player 4th Gen and a free Yoto Originals Journey Jams digital card included with the Yoto Mini 4th Gen. The digital cards will be waiting for grownups in their Yoto App after set-up, ready to be added to the Green Button playlist. A free Make Your Own Card and stickers are also included in the box with both players which can be linked to the digital cards via the App or player.
Routines: support your family’s rhythm
The 4th Gen players also aid with family routines better than ever, acting as an audio anchor throughout the day. Stories, podcasts, radio, night light colours and digital clock cues change automatically as the day unfolds. Start the day with an educational podcast, and easily switch to calming stories and sleep sounds at bedtime, helping mornings start more smoothly and bedtimes wind down without friction.
All-new hardware: completely rebuilt
Both Yoto players get a generational leap in performance:
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New processor for faster and more responsive performance
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Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.1 for quick, reliable connections
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64GB of storage – double the previous generation – over 1000 hours of audio
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Faster downloads
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Smoother set up
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A two-year warranty
Yoto Player 4th Gen – the heart of the home – gets a redesigned full-panel night light with seven colours and adjustable brightness, day/night and Ok-to-Wake modes, wireless charging alongside USB-C, and rich stereo sound built for music, stories and sleep sounds.
Yoto Mini 4th Gen – the portable player built for adventures big and small – is IP67 dust and water resistant. Its puddle proof and tumble tough design is paired with the same Green Button and 64GB storage as the larger player.
“This isn’t just a new product, it’s a new platform – we’ve upgraded everything under the hood,” said Ben Drury, CEO and co-founder of Yoto. “We’ve spent three years building this foundation for the next chapter of Yoto – faster, more reliable, and with kids in control, just as they’ve always been.”
New-look accessories
Yoto’s accessories have also been given the 4th Gen treatment. The updated silicone Adventure Jackets keep the Yoto 4th Gen players snug and carry-ready, with four new vibrant colourways and an all-new wrist lanyard included with the Yoto Mini 4th Gen version. The refreshed Yoto Travel Case now fits both generations of Yoto Mini, with the same space for over-ear headphones and up to 30 Yoto Cards so kids are all set for adventure. Whether it’s the back seat of a long car journey, a stay at the grandparents’ or just out and about, everything children need is packed and ready to go. The Yoto Player 4th Gen is compatible with the existing Yoto Wireless Charging Dock, but there is a new-look Green Wireless Charging Dock coming soon.
Pricing and availability
Yoto Player 4th Gen and Yoto Mini 4th Gen are available to pre-order today at Yotoplay.com, with the Yoto Mini 4th Gen also available for pre-order on Amazon.
Yoto Player 4th Gen: £119.99 / US$149.99 / €129.99
Yoto Mini 4th Gen: £89.99 / US$109.99 / €99.99
Yoto Player 4th Gen Adventure Jacket available in Fresh Frog Soup (green), Sunny Side Up (yellow), Dancing Flamingo (pink) and Penguin Blue: £24.99/ US$29.99 / €29.99
Yoto Mini 4th Gen Adventure Jacket available in Fresh Frog Soup (green), Sunny Side Up (yellow), Dancing Flamingo (pink) and Penguin Blue: £19.99 / US$22.99 / €19.99
Yoto Mini 4th Gen Travel Case: £29.99 / US$34.99 / €34.99
COMING SOON: Yoto Green Wireless Charging Dock: £29.99 / US$34.99 / €34.99
Yoto Mini 4th Gen estimated dispatch is from 30 September 2026, with the Yoto Player 4th Gen estimated dispatch from 15 October 2026.