A factory reset will delete all downloaded content and restore your Yoto to factory conditions

<h1 id="a-factory-reset-will-delete-all-downloaded-content-and-restore-your-yoto-player-or-yoto-mini-to-factory-conditions">A factory reset will delete all downloaded content and restore your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini to factory conditions.</h1> <h2 id="to-factory-reset-a-yoto-player">To factory reset a Yoto Player:</h2><ol><li>Within three seconds of this red pulse, release all three buttons and press the orange button on the right-hand side once.</li><li>Press and hold all three buttons on the Yoto Player until the nightlight pulses red.</li><li>The nightlight will briefly flash orange and then shut down once reset is complete. </li></ol> <h2 id="to-factory-reset-a-yoto-mini">To factory reset a Yoto Mini:</h2><ol><li style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px;">Press and hold all three buttons on the Yoto Mini until a red dot appears on the screen.</li><li data-block="true" data-editor="fm0ea" data-offset-key="fg682-0-0" style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px;">Within three seconds of this red button, release all three buttons and press the orange button on the right-hand side once.</li><li style="font-family: Inter; font-size: 16px;">An orange dot should appear and then shut down once reset is complete.</li></ol> After a factory reset, your Yoto Player or Mini will need to go through its setup process again <a href="https://support.yotoplay.com/en-US/setting-up-your-yoto-player--mini-3098">(click here to open the setup article)</a>. If you require any further support, feel free to message us.<h2 id> </h2><h2 id="remove-the-device-from-the-previous-account">Remove the device from the previous account:</h2>A factory reset will not remove the device from your family account. If you are giving it to someone else, make sure to also delete its name and remove it from your family account, through the Yoto App.To remove it from the family account:&#xA0;<ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">Go to the Settings tab in the Yoto App</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">Tap on the device to open the settings page</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">At the top of the page, delete the Player Name</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">Scroll to the bottom of the settings page</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">Select &#x201C;Remove from family account&#x201D;.</li></ul> <h2 dir="ltr" id="leave-the-old-family-account">Leave the old family account</h2>If you received a Yoto player from someone else, but they have forgotten to first remove it from their account, you can leave their family account by:<ul id="isPasted"><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">Go to the Settings tab in the Yoto App</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">Tap on the three dots next to your user</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Inter;">Select &#x201C;Leave this family account&#x201D;.</li></ul>

How do I reset my Player / Mini to factory conditions?

Guidance on age range suitability for players and Yoto cards

<h1 id="isPasted">Guidance on age range suitability for players and Yoto cards.</h1><h2 id> </h2><h2 id="isPasted">Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are certified as suitable for children aged 3 and over.&#xA0;</h2> We have a wide range of music, stories and radio for children aged 0&#x2013;12+. We&apos;re even hearing that adults are enjoying using their players as much as the kids!For newborns and babies, many parents use the Yoto Player&#x2019;s nightlight feature and content such as Sounds for Sleep and Puffin Sleepy Stories.Although we&apos;ve got hundreds of titles for kids from birth to 12+ years, children under 3 years old should only use Yoto Player or Yoto Mini under adult supervision, and charging must be kept out of reach of children.<a href="https://yotoplay.com/legal/conformity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to check our product safety information (link opens in a new tab).</a>

What age is Yoto Player / Mini suitable for?

Whether you’re soaring off to sunnier climes or packing up and hitting the road, get your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini ready for travel in 3 easy steps

<h1 id="isPasted">Off on a family adventure this summer?&#xA0;</h1> Whether you&#x2019;re soaring off to sunnier climes or packing up and hitting the road, get your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini ready for travel in 3 easy steps.<article>&#xA0;&#xA0;<h2 id="1-pick-your-yoto-cards">1. Pick your Yoto Cards</h2>Pop your cards into your player to start downloading. You only need to play each card for a few seconds.<h2 id="2-give-it-a-moment">2. Give it a moment</h2>Let your player charge quietly overnight. A good internet connection or placing your player near a router will speed your downloads up.<h2 id="3-visit-the-yoto-app">3. Visit the Yoto App</h2>You can check your card downloads in Player Settings. If it&#x2019;s taking longer than expected, drop us a message.<h2 id>&#xA0;</h2><h2 id="youre-ready-for-action">You&#x2019;re ready for action!</h2>Check your audio is ready by disconnecting the player from Wi-Fi and popping one of your downloaded cards in. Now your kids can enjoy their favorite cards anywhere, any time. Bon voyage! <h2 id="important-info-for-intrepid-adventurers">Important info for intrepid adventurers</h2>Can we listen to audio whilst offline?&#xA0;Yes! With their Yoto Cards downloaded, your whole family can enjoy their favorite audio anywhere.There are some features you won&apos;t be able to use offline, like Yoto Radio, Yoto Daily, podcast and radio cards, and the day-and-night clock. You also won&#x2019;t be able to play cards that you haven&apos;t downloaded, so don&#x2019;t skip those earlier steps!If you come prepared, your player will be the perfect audio companion for your summer adventures!&#xA0;Is there anything I should check before I go offline?Yes. You won&#x2019;t be able to access your player settings whilst offline, so make sure you set your night light color and maximum volume limit in advance. My player is greyed out in the Yoto App. What does this mean?&#xA0;Don&#x2019;t panic - that just means that your player is offline, and won&#x2019;t be able to use online features until it&#x2019;s connected again. How do I keep my player safe on its travels?&#xA0;Good adventurers always come prepared. Protect your player from bumps and scratches with an Adventure Jacket, or keep your card collection organized with our hard shell Travel Case. Need a bit of peace and quiet on a loooong journey? <a href="https://uk.yotoplay.com/products/headphones" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: inherit; background-color: transparent; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 60, 31); outline: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">Yoto Headphones</a> to the rescue! Ah, sweet silence. <a href="https://yotoplay.com/collections/accessories" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to&#xA0;</a><a href="https://yotoplay.com/collections/accessories" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shop our full range of accessories (link opens in a new tab).</a></article>

How to prepare your Player / Mini for holidays?

Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are not waterproof

<h1 id="yoto-player-and-yoto-mini-are-not-waterproof">Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are not waterproof.</h1> The Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are designed to be pretty robust, so you can simply clean it with normal, non-corrosive household products. If you need to clean them with liquids, be sure to disconnect the transformer / charging cable before cleaning.If they have been dropped in water, or left outside in the rain, try leaving them switched off, in a well-ventilated space, for a few days, so they can thoroughly dry out, before attempting to use them again. <a href="https://uk.yotoplay.com/legal/safety-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to visit our safety standards page (link opens in a new tab).</a><a href="https://uk.yotoplay.com/legal/safety-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>

Is the Yoto Player / Mini waterproof?

You'll find the last 20 tracks played on Yoto Radio in Yoto Space

<h1 id="youll-find-the-last-20-tracks-played-on-yoto-radio-in-yoto-space">You&apos;ll find the last 20 tracks played on Yoto Radio in Yoto Space.</h1><main id="isPasted"> <a href="http://We%20have%20a%20vibrant%20community%20called%20Yoto%20Space%20(click%20here%20to%20open%20Yoto%20Space%20in%20a%20new%20tab),%20where%20you%20can%20submit%20your%20suggestions,%20and%20also%20find%20plenty%20of%20Yoto%20Cards%20recommendations,%20as%20well%20as%20original%20stories%20and%20tips%20to%20make%20the%20most%20out%20of%20your%20Yoto%20player." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to open the Yoto Space radio page (link opens in a new tab).</a>Yoto Space (<a href="https://yoto.space/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style=" text-decoration: none;">click here to open Yoto Space in a new tab</a>) is a vibrant community of Yoto users and creators, where you can submit your product feedback, suggestions for Yoto cards, and also find plenty of Yoto Cards recommendations from other families, as well as original stories and tips to make the most out of your Yoto player. </main>

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We do our very best to keep our products in stock at all times, but sadly, sometimes, they may go temporarily out of stock

<h1 id="isPasted">We do our very best to keep our products in stock at all times, but sadly, sometimes, they may go temporarily out of stock. &#xA0;</h1><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-block: 0px 24px; margin-inline: 0px; scroll-margin-top: 84px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(22, 22, 22); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-block: 0px 24px; margin-inline: 0px; scroll-margin-top: 84px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(22, 22, 22); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">You will find a &apos;Notify Me&apos; button in the product page of out-of-stock products, which you can use to get notified when the item is back. If the product page is no longer found on our site, the product may have been discontinued, or is unavailable in your browsing location.<main id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit; display: block; overflow-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(22, 22, 22); font-family: var(--ghc-primary-font-family),sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: medium; line-height: 24px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-block: 0px 24px; margin-inline: 0px; scroll-margin-top: 84px; font-family: var(--ghc-primary-font-family),sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">If you want to share your content suggestions and feedback with us, we invite you to join our vibrant community called Yoto Space (<a href="https://yoto.space/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style=" text-decoration: none;">click here to open Yoto Space in a new tab</a>), where you can submit your suggestions, and also find plenty of Yoto Cards recommendations, as well as original stories and tips to make the most out of your Yoto player.</main><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-block: 0px 24px; margin-inline: 0px; scroll-margin-top: 84px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(22, 22, 22); font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

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If you need more help, you can count on us!

<h1 id="isPasted">If you need more help, you can count on us!</h1> You can submit a ticket by using the &apos;Message us&apos; &#xA0;button on the main page of the support site, or speak with one of our specialists by using the live chat button, found in the bottom right corner of all our pages.If you do not see it, it could be because you are using a VPN or browsing from an old device which cannot load the widget. As an alternative, you can also email us at <a href="mailto:hello@yotoplay.com">hello@yotoplay.com</a> <h1 id="isPasted">Our live chat is always open. The live chat button should appear in the bottom-right corner of this page.</h1> Tip:&#xA0;If you&apos;re getting in touch about your player, you can help us answer your question more quickly by telling us your Player Registration Code and whether you&apos;re using an iOS or Android phone.&#xA0;Once your player is set up, you&apos;ll find your Player Registration Code in the Yoto app under Players &gt; Settings.&#xA0;It helps us identify your player quickly, so we can help you from the moment we hear from you. Also, consider taking pictures, video and audio recordings of any issue you&apos;re experiencing with our products or service, as these will help us better understand and troubleshoot.

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Not sure which Yoto Player or Yoto Mini you have? Use the guide below to help you identify your model. Power button: Bottom right corner. Charging: Uses a charging dock (cannot be charged any other way). Serial Numbers: If you own a 2nd Generation Yo

Not sure which Yoto Player or Yoto Mini you have? Use the guide below to help you identify your model.<h3 id="yoto-player-models"> Yoto Player models</h3><h3 id="yoto-player-2nd-generation"> <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Aa90l7EQnv7JWorj/hc/9JWjXVxGb7DvMqmO/2025091810-aa4d79cb-404d-4362-8f06-dc876ae53a25-player%20no%20aj_v2.png" style="width: 244px;" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii">Yoto Player (2nd Generation)</h3><ul><li>Power button: Bottom right corner.</li><li>Charging: Uses a&#xA0;charging dock (cannot be charged any other way).</li><li>Serial Numbers:&#xA0;If you own a 2nd Generation Yoto Player, you&apos;ll find &apos;P2&apos; somewhere near the middle of the Serial Number which is printed on the bottom of the Player.&#xA0;</li></ul><hr><h3 id="yoto-player-3rd-generation">Yoto Player (3rd Generation)</h3><ul><li><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Aa90l7EQnv7JWorj/hc/9JWjXVxGb7DvMqmO/2025091810-f828b3b9-de9f-4e4a-99c5-e2b19deedb44-player%20no%20aj_v3.png" style="width: 235px;" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii">Power button: Right side of the Player, near the middle.</li><li>Charging: Uses a USB-C charging port (charging dock sold separately).</li><li>Serial Number:&#xA0;If you own a 3rd Generation Yoto Player, you&apos;ll find &apos;P3&apos; somewhere near the middle of the Serial Number which printed on the bottom of the Player.</li></ul><hr><h3 id="yoto-mini-models"> Yoto Mini models</h3><h3 id="yoto-mini-20212023-edition">Yoto Mini (2021&#x2013;2023 Edition)</h3><ul><li><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Aa90l7EQnv7JWorj/hc/9JWjXVxGb7DvMqmO/2025091810-6b7147f2-71c0-41b5-b199-80cba8e21347-mini%20no%20aj.png" style="width: 237px;" class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii">Identical to the Yoto Mini 2024 - 2025 Edition.</li><li>Serial Number: Typically start with 1FE&#x2013;8FE<ul><li>If the Serial Number ends with -H, -H7, or -U, it is not this edition</li></ul></li><li>Charging: Uses a USB-C charging port.</li><li>Note:&#xA0;Subject to the Battery Replacement Kit, please visit <a href="https://yotoplay.com/recall/brk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to find out more.</li></ul><hr><h3 id="yoto-mini-20242025-edition">Yoto Mini (2024&#x2013;2025 Edition)</h3><ul><li>Identical to the Yoto Mini 2021&#x2013;2023 Edition.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/Aa90l7EQnv7JWorj/hc/9JWjXVxGb7DvMqmO/2025091810-e140d1cb-fd3c-431f-8cea-66c89285044f-6195d47b-3427-4e2c-85e0-8e1160e59486.png" id="isPasted" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir" style="width: 235px;"> </li><li>Serial Number: 14-digit codes that either:<ul><li>Start with 9FE, or</li><li>Start with AFE, BFE, CFE&#x2026; (continuing down the alphabet), or</li><li>Start with AVC, BVC, CVC&#x2026; (continuing down the alphabet), or</li><li>End with -H, -H7, or -U (regardless of how it starts)</li></ul></li><li>Charging: Uses a USB-C charging port.</li></ul> <hr> Tip: If you&#x2019;re unsure whether you have a Yoto Mini (2021&#x2013;2023) or Yoto Mini (2024&#x2013;2025), check the Serial Number! It&#x2019;s the easiest way to tell them apart.Still not sure which model you own? No worries! Please feel free to open a chat with us and share a photo of the base of your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini so that we can help you identify its model.

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