How to Install Apps from Play Store on a Child Profile

Install apps from Play Store on your Amazon Kids Tablet.

In addition to the Amazon Kids+ Store, your child can also install apps from the Google Play Store on the Amazon Kids tablet. Setting this up requires linking a Google child supervised account.
Note: The Google Play Store is separate from the Amazon Kids+ Store. Apps installed from the Play Store are managed through Google Family Link parental controls, while Amazon Kids+ content is managed through the Parent Dashboard.

Turn on Play Store access on your child profile

  1. On the child profile, open Play Store app.
  2. Enter Parent Passcode when prompted.
  3. Sign-in with your (parent) Google account credentials.
  4. Select an existing Google child account linked to your family group. If no child account exists, select the option to create one and follow the on-screen prompts.
  5. Grant supervision permissions to the child account. This connects the device to Google Family Link parental controls, enabling the parent to manage the child's Play Store experience remotely.
  6. Choose whether to enable Google backup services (photos, videos, contacts, apps, and text messages).
  7. Set up parental controls and choose age-appropriate apps and content for the child.
  8. Optionally, you can configure screen time rules through Google Family Link or skip to configure later.
  9. Once setup is complete, your child can browse and search for apps in the Play Store from their profile.

Manage App Installation on Play Store:

When a child tries to install an app, on-screen prompts to ask a parent through a message or in person:

  • Send a request message:
    • Your child sends a remote request for your approval.
    • You receive a notification to your Google account.
    • You approve or deny remotely.
  • Ask in Person: You enter your Google account password on the child's device to approve.
    Note: If prompted, you can choose Always allow to let your child download Play Store apps without requiring approval each time. Only enable this if you're comfortable with your child installing apps independently.