How to Play Amazon Music on Yoto [Best Ways]

Part 1. How to Download Amazon Music for Yoto

First of all, you can get two different sources of Amazon Music for your Yoto player or Yoto mini:

• Purchased Amazon Music tracks (songs you bought individually)

• Converted Amazon Music tracks (songs included with Prime or Unlimited)

Since these two types work differently, the download methods are also different. Below, we'll show you these two methods to download Amazon Music tracks for Yoto.

Method 1. How to Download Purchased Amazon Music Songs

If you bought songs/albums in Amazon digital store (not streamed), you can download them in MP3 format, which is already compatible with Yoto.

Step 1. Go to Amazon Music Web player, and sign in.

Step 2. On the homepage, click the Library > Purchased.

Step 3. Here, click three dot next to the tracks you want to download, and press Download.

Step 4. Then you can choose the designated folder that stores the downloaded files on your computer. Once done, you can get the MP3 files of all of your Amazon Music for Yoto.

✅ Advantages: No DRM, no conversion required, directly usable.

❌ Limitations: Only works for tracks you bought, not for Prime/Unlimited streaming songs.

Method 2. Convert Amazon Music (Prime / Unlimited) with AudFree Amazon Music Converter

If most of Amazon music you want to use comes from Amazon Prime Music or Amazon Music Unlimited, you need some workarounds. Since we've mentioned before that those tracks are DRM-protected. To use them on Yoto, you must convert them to a DRM-free format such as MP3 or M4A.

Here, we recommend AudFree Amazon Music Converter, which can:

• Convert Amazon Music to MP3, M4A, WAV, and more

• Batch download Amazon Music Prime/Unlimited at up to 15X speed

• Keep lossless audio quality and original ID3 tags

• Work on both Windows and Mac system

Step 1 Adjust Amazon Music Output Parameters for Yoto

Launch AudFree Amazon Music Converter and click the menu on the top. Then select Preferences > Conversion tab. Here you can choose the output format of Amazon Music compatible with Yoto, e.g., MP3 or M4A. You can also customize other output parameters, including bitrate, audio channels, and sample rate. Go to Output tab, here you can choose the output folder as you like. And please don't forget to click OK to save your settings.

Step 2 Add Amazon Music to AudFree Amable Conversion List

Then you need to add the Amazon Music tracks to the conversion list of AudFree tool. Browse and locate to the songs, playlists, tracks, or even podcasts you wish to download, and click the + button to add them to conversion list.

Step 3 Download Amazon Music to Yoto-compatible Tracks

Now, you can simply click on the Convert button to process this conversion. Once completed, your Amazon Music songs has been converted and downloaded on the output folder you set before. And now the songs are ready for Yoto.

⭐ Comparison: Purchased Amazon Music vs AudFree Amable

These is a comparison table between these two methods to download or convert Amazon music for Yoto:

In summary: Whether you prefer simplicity or flexibility, both methods let you enjoy Amazon Music on Yoto. The key is choosing one that fits your needs - purchased tracks for quick setup, or a converter for full access.
✔ If you already own the Amazon Music songs you want to play on Yoto, use Method 1. You don't need extra fee for music download.
✔ If your music is mostly streaming, and you want to download vast Amazon Music tracks from your library to Yoto, use AudFree Amable from Method 2 as a more cost-effective option.

Part 2. How to Add Amazon Music to Yoto Card

Once your Amazon Music tracks are downloaded and DRM-free, it's time to upload them to Yoto and link them to a reusable 'Make Your Own' (MYO) card. Before starting, note Yoto's upload limits and supported formats to ensure smooth playback.

• Yoto Accepted formats: MP3 and AAC/M4A (these are the primary supported upload formats).
• Per-card limits: up to 100 tracks per card, 100 MB / 60 minutes max for any single track, and 500 MB / 5 hours total audio per card. Plan your uploads to fit those limits.

How to Upload Purchased or Converted Amazon Music to Yoto

Prerequisites: A Yoto account, a Make Your Own card, a phone or a computer, and the download DRM-free Amazon Music files on your device.

Upload via PC Browser (Recommended)

Step 1. Go to https://my.yotoplay.com/create, and sign in with your Yoto account.

Step 2. On the new page, click Add Playlist (the blue card) to make new playlist.

Step 3. Name your playlist, and add the description about the card.

Step 4. Click Add audios, and select your Amazon Music MP3/M4A files. Upload them (you can upload more than one track). Yoto will show progress.

Upload via Yoto Mobile App

Step 1. Open the Yoto App on your phone, and log in.

Step 2. Go to Library > More on the top.

Step 3. Choose Make Your Own and click the same blue card to create new playlist.

Step 4. Type some description about this playlist, and click Upload. Select Amazon Music files in MP3/M4A format from your phone.

Step 5. Once uploaded, you can drag the horizontal lines to arrange audio's order, and you can also add track icons of each item if you like, which will show on your Yoto player.

How to Link Amazon Music to Yoto Card

Once the playlist is ready, you need to link it to a physical Make Your Own card. Please follow the steps below to make it, you'll see a green tick (✔) on the player display when it's successfully loaded. This part you can only make it in the Yoto app on your phone.

Step 1. Insert the MYO Yoto card to the Yoto Player or Yoto Mini.

Step 2. Launch the Yoto app on your phone, and go to Library. Here you'll see the playlist you created just now.

Step 3. Tap the three dot icon next to the playlist and click Link to a card.

Step 4. On the pop-up window, click Link to confirm, and your Amazon Music files will link to the Yoto MYO card. You'll see a green tick (✔) on the screen of Yoto Player or Mini.

Note: Eject and reinsert the card into the Yoto Player or Mini - you should see your playlist and be able to play on your player. If a track fails to appear, check that the file format and size meet Yoto's requirements and try reuploading.

Part 3. How to Play Amazon Music on Yoto Player / Yoto Mini

Now you can play your Amzon Music tracks on your Yoto player, including Yoto Player and Yoto Mini. There are two methods to make it happen, below will show you in detail.

Method A - Play Locally with a MYO Card (Offline Mode)

On the basis of Part 2, you've made your Yoto MYO card. Just simply turn your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini on, insert the card, you can enjoy your Amazon Music tracks offline freely.

Method B - Stream Amazon Music via Bluetooth (Wireless Mode)

You can stream Amazon Music to Yoto Player or Yoto Mini with several steps. With this method, you need't a MYO card. You just need a Yoto player and a device with a Amazon Prime/Unlimited account login.

Step 1. On your phone or tablet, open Bluetooth settings, and make it bluetooth paring enable.

Step 2. On your Yoto Player or Mini, press both orange buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until the Bluetooth icon appears.

Step 3. On your phone or tablet, find your Yoto Player or Yoto Mini and pair. And the screen of the player will turn to orange from gray.

Step 4. Once paired, you can open the Amazon Music app on your phone or tablet and play a song, the audio will output through the Yoto speaker.

Note: When you play Amazon Music to Yoto via the Bluetooth, you control playback from the phone, and the Yoto's buttons will not navigate the streamed content. And keep your Yoto Player close to your phone to ensure stable playback and avoid interruptions.

Part 4. FAQs about Connecting Amazon Music to Yoto

Does Yoto officially support Amazon Music?

No, Yoto currently doesn't integrate directly with Amazon Music. However, you can play Amazon Music tracks by downloading them in MP3 or streaming via Bluetooth.

Is it legal to download Amazon Music for Yoto use?

No matter purchased tracks or converted tracks, it's legal if you are just for personal use. Please do not share or distribute them. It's forbidden to use them commercially or upload them publicly.

Can I use online recording tools to capture Amazon Music for Yoto?

Yes, tools like Chrome Audio Capture extension or Apowersoft Free Online Audio Recorder can make it. But recording tools often reduce audio quality and require real-time recording, which is time-consuming and cumbersome. A professional converter like AudFree Amable is more efficient and gives more flexible options.

Does Yoto support voice commands for Amazon Music playback?

No. Yoto does not support Alexa or voice control for Amazon Music playback, because Yoto does not include voice assistant integration (Alexa/Google). You can only use your phone's voice assistant to control playback while streaming via Bluetooth.

Why isn't my uploaded Amazon music playing on Yoto?

The possible reasons may be: wrong file format (not MP3/M4A/AAC), track exceeds size/duration limits, upload failed or linking step wasn't completed, or the card wasn't written successfully. Please check that the format of the Amazon Music tracks and fully uploaded in the Yoto app. Then re-link the card and restart the Yoto device if needed.

Conclusion

Although Yoto doesn't officially support Amazon Music, you can still enjoy your playlists through simple workarounds - either by creating custom Yoto cards or streaming via Bluetooth. With these steps, you can make the most of your Amazon Music Prime or Unlimited subscription and bring more fun listening experiences to your kids' Yoto Player.