# How to charge your Yoto player > How to charge your player using the wireless dock Yoto Player 3rd Generation USBC cable Yoto Player 3rd Generation and Yoto Mini or the magnetic charging Source: https://support.yotoplay.com/en_gb/how-to-charge-your-yoto-player-H1dxFFs7zg Last updated: 2026-09-10T11:26:02.372Z #### ### **The right charging setup depends on your model. Choose your model below to find the cable, power source and charging port you need.** _Always use plugs from reputable brands & the supplied Yoto USB-C to USB-C charging cable so your Yoto can control the USB-C power source._ _**The two exceptions:** Yoto Player (2nd Generation) charges only on its proprietary magnetic dock.Yoto Player (3rd and 4th Generation) has USB-C charging capability and can also charge wirelessly on a Yoto dock, which is sold separately._ [Before we start, please take a few minutes to review our](https://yotoplay.com/legal/conformity) [](https://yotoplay.com/legal/conformity)**Product Safety page** (link opens in a new tab). ## **Choose your model** Use this quick guide, then follow the model-specific instructions below. **Model** **Cable charging** **Dock charging** Yoto Player (4th Generation) USB-C Compatible Yoto wireless charging dock Yoto Mini (4th Generation) USB-C Not supported Earlier Yoto Mini models USB-C Not supported Yoto Player (3rd Generation) USB-C Compatible Yoto wireless charging dock Yoto Player (2nd Generation) Not supported Original magnetic charging dock only _Not sure which device you own? See:_ [_Which Yoto player do I have?_](https://support.yotoplay.com/en_gb/which-yoto-player-do-i-have-rywZFtoQfe) ## **Yoto Player and Yoto Mini (4th Generation)** _Both 4th generation models charge by USB-C. Yoto Player (4th Generation) can also charge on a compatible Yoto wireless charging dock._ ### ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/2bd95fdcc33157521ed568efecab9f12.png) ### **Charge with the cable** * **What you need:** the green, Yoto-branded USB-C to USB-C cable supplied in the box and a good-quality USB power plug from a reputable retailer. * **Charging port:** on the left-hand side of Yoto Player or Yoto Mini, below the headphone socket. ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/3e0dbb97a0448fea00f902ae47c7da15.png) Yoto Player (4th Generation) ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/4e088a824a660fab32c138251d310c01.png) Yoto Mini (4th Generation) **1**  **Connect the cable.** Push the USB-C connector into your Yoto’s charging port. **2**  **Connect the plug.** Plug the other end into your USB-C power plug, then connect it to the mains. **3**  **Choose at least 5W.** A higher-rated plug is fine because your Yoto only draws the power it needs. **_Using a USB-A plug?_** _A USB-A to USB-C cable works too, but it is not supplied in the box. We recommend USB-C to USB-C so your Yoto can control the USB-C power source. Charging speed depends on the cable and power source you use._ ### ### **For the technically minded: full charger ratings** **Charging Speed** **Charger Type** **Connector** **Cable** **Minimum charger rating**  Slow USB Charger Non-standard or Standard Downstream Port (SDP) USB-A\* USB-A to USB-C 5V/0.5A/2.5W Medium USB Dedicated Charging Port or Charging Downstream Port (DCP/CDP) Charger 5V/1A/5W Fast USB Type-C  USB-C USB-C to USB-C 5V/1.5A/7.5W Power Delivery (PD) 20W 5V/3A,9V/2.22A,12V/1.66A/20W ### **Charge Yoto Player wirelessly** ![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/f47a3d2cc7ce9369840456b8fbea0ea0.png) Place Yoto Player (4th Generation) on a compatible Yoto Wireless Charging Dock, sold separately. The magnets guide it into position. Both the green fourth-generation dock and the grey third-generation dock are compatible. Wireless charging uses the Qi Baseline Power Profile (BPP) at 5W. * Yoto Mini (4th Generation) does not support wireless charging. * Charging time varies with the power plug, cable or wireless charging dock you use. * Note that both the previous grey (3rd Gen) and the new green (4th Gen) Wireless Charging Docks are interchangeable, as are Yoto headphones. ## **Earlier Yoto Mini models (2024 and 2021-2023 Editions)** _Yoto Player (3rd Generation) charges through the USB-C port on the right-hand side, just below the power button. It can also charge wirelessly._   ![Yoto Player (3rd Generation) and USB-C cable](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/809f4d960c3cd56f98ccdd9e9ec5d272.png) **What you need:** the USB-C charging cable supplied in the box and a good-quality USB power plug. **1** **Connect the cable.** Insert the USB-C connector into the port below the power button. **2** **Connect the power.** Plug the other end into the USB power plug, then connect it to the mains. **A higher power rating is fine** Yoto Player only draws the power it needs. If your power plug has a USB-C output, you will need a USB-C to USB-C cable. This cable was not supplied with Yoto Player (3rd Generation). ### **For the technically minded: full charger ratings** **Charging speed** **Power source** **Connector** **Minimum output** Slow Standard USB charger USB-A 5V/1A (5W) Slow Dedicated or charging downstream port (DCP/CDP) USB-A 5V/1.5A (7.5W) Medium Apple 2.1A or 2.4A charger USB-A or USB-C\* 5V/2.1A (10W) or 5V/2.4A (12W) Fast Quick Charge (QC) 18W USB-A or USB-C\* 5V/3A, 9V/2A or 12V/1.5A (18W) Fast Power Delivery (PD) 18W USB-C\* 5V/3A, 9V/2A or 12V/1.5A (18W) _\* A USB-C output requires a USB-C to USB-C cable._ ### **Charge wirelessly** ![Yoto Player (3rd Generation) and wireless charging dock](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/69d522f66edcac3fee157fa8/a14d0b74b4655fea16238b15ea47d89d.png) Place Yoto Player (3rd Generation) on a compatible Yoto wireless charging dock, sold separately. Both the grey third-generation dock and the green fourth-generation dock are compatible. The Player supports: * Baseline Power Profile (BPP): 5W * Extended Power Profile (EPP): 10W and 15W * Charging time will vary depending on the charging adaptor or wireless charger you use. ## **Yoto Player (2nd Generation)** _Yoto Player (2nd Generation) charges only on its original magnetic charging dock, sold between February 2020 and June 2025. It cannot be charged by USB-C or on another type of charging dock._ **1** **Remove the shipping label.** Before first use, peel the paper label off the charging puck. **2** **Position the Player.** Place it on top of the original magnetic charging dock. It should snap into place. **3** **Check the battery level.** Switch the Player on and leave it on the dock for at least 30 seconds to see the battery level indicator. **Lost or broken dock?** Contact our Customer Happiness team before buying a replacement. We cannot check or guarantee the quality or safety of third-party or second-hand charging docks. ## **If your Yoto will not charge** * Check that the power plug works with another device. * If you are charging by cable, make sure both connectors are fully inserted. Try another compatible cable if you have one. * If you are charging on a dock, remove anything between the Player and the dock.  * Do not use a damaged cable, plug, charging port or dock. * Still stuck? Contact our Customer Happiness [team](http://team.we). We’ll be happy to help.