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Old 11-17-2011, 10:55 AM   #16
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Except my kids also want the device for our Prime video viewing and they wouldn't be able to take advantage of that if they use a separate Amazon account.
Yep, that was part of the discussion as well. I'm getting them Prime, but will be using some of their allowance each month as "reimbursement". They're ages 9 and 11, and I always emphasize stuff ain't free. They pay $7/month for the privilege of Prime.
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@Jessica Lares: Prime shared family account members won't be able to enjoy the Prime Video or Kindle lending benefits though. Right?

Like SCION, the kids would have to get their own Prime account if they want to watch videos. We can't just share our accounts with them. I'm not sure if I'm willing to pay for 2 Prime memberships.
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No, you can definately still use the video feature.
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Old 11-17-2011, 12:51 PM   #20
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No, you can definately still use the video feature.
Well, that's a game changer for some! That was never flushed out in other discussions.
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No, you can definately still use the video feature.
That's not been my experience. I'm a prime guest & do not have access to videos or the Kindle Owner's Lending Library
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The problem that we discovered with the Fire (my 12-year-old twins each got one last night from their grandparents for their birthday) is that every ebook my wife and I have purchased shows up on the bookshelf ... including some books that my kids are not going to be allowed to read. There should be a way to remove books from the bookshelf displayed on the device.
If the books were purchased from Amazon can't you just remove the books from the device that you do not want it on? When you purchase a new book is it auto delivered to ALL devices ont he account?
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If the books were purchased from Amazon can't you just remove the books from the device that you do not want it on? When you purchase a new book is it auto delivered to ALL devices ont he account?
But don't all of your books show up under "Cloud" within the books section? They're still accessible, just need to be downloaded. Kids can still get to them, right?
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But don't all of your books show up under "Cloud" within the books section? They're still accessible, just need to be downloaded. Kids can still get to them, right?
SCION is correct. All the books on your Amazon account shows up under the "cloud" section. The "cloud" and "device" tabs are so close to each other, it's very easy to switch from "cloud" to "device". It's the same with the music section.
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But don't all of your books show up under "Cloud" within the books section? They're still accessible, just need to be downloaded. Kids can still get to them, right?
Sure, I guess that is the case. I purchased one for my 13 yo son for Christmas and as most I will have books that I read that I don't want him to read. I'm betting that Amazon adds parental controls in a future os update which would be nice. For now, at least for me, telling him that stuff is off limits is fine.
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That's not been my experience. I'm a prime guest & do not have access to videos or the Kindle Owner's Lending Library
Does the other person have it though? Hmm.
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Can somebody give feedback on how 'kid' friendly the kindle fire is?

For instance...

Does it require your amazon password to buy books/movies/music/etc?

Can you restrict the streaming of 'prime' movies by rating? (R for example)

Thanks!
Unfortunately, if it's registered to you, the "1-click" feature allows your children (and their friends who also play with it) to download anything their heart desires—all on your credit card.

http://www.androidcentral.com/editor...s-exist-reason

The work-around I plan to use is to de-register the device and re-register it in my grandson's name with a pre-paid credit card.

As has been already noted by another member, there are no parental controls of movie downloads or anything else.

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Don't have a payment set and they can't buy anything on the device only through the website. This is how I have my Kindles set up. I only buy through the website. I only put my payment in the normal account area I have no CC designated for any of the Amazon digital stores. This is also gives me a confirmation screen through the website when I purchase something so I don't accidentally buy it.


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The problem that we discovered with the Fire (my 12-year-old twins each got one last night from their grandparents for their birthday) is that every ebook my wife and I have purchased shows up on the bookshelf ... including some books that my kids are not going to be allowed to read. There should be a way to remove books from the bookshelf displayed on the device.
Another good argument for re-registering the Fire in the child's name.
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Attention Amazon and B&N: The first company to put in well-thought-out parental controls--on purchasing, what media the user has access to, how much of the internet can be accessed--will have a nice differentiator for your product. I think a LOT of people are going to buy these lower-priced tablets for their kids.

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Does the other person have it though? Hmm.
Yes, the primary user has it. My understanding is that regular prime members and $39 prime student members have access to all the features, while prime guests and free student members do not. I'm not sure about prime mom members.
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