Yoto quadruples storage, adds physical content dial, and hikes prices across new Player and Mini line

Yoto has overhauled its entire hardware lineup, introducing a fourth-generation flagship Yoto Player and a ruggedized version of the Yoto Mini. The London-based company, founded in 2017 by Ben Drury and Filip Denker, built its platform around screen-free smart speakers for children. Pre-orders are now active through official retail channels for both devices.

The fourth-generation Yoto Player features 64 gigabytes of internal storage, roughly quadrupling the capacity of earlier models. This expansion accommodates faster local download speeds for larger audio libraries. The flagship device retains its signature front-facing pixel display but incorporates a redesigned, tactile enclosure aimed at younger children.

Both updated models introduce a dedicated green control button that functions as an on-device content shortcut. The physical dial allows children to cycle through and launch up to 20 preloaded audio tracks, podcasts, or stories directly from the unit. Previously, children required either an NFC-enabled physical card inserted into the top slot or direct parental intervention via the Yoto companion app on a smartphone to change audio streams.

The flagship Yoto Player is priced at $150—a $40 increase from the previous generation’s $110 price point. Commercial shipments for this model are scheduled to begin on October 15. The device also includes an enhanced nightlight and clock display, plus updated firmware designed to automate day and bedtime routines without requiring ongoing parental adjustments in the mobile application.

Alongside the tabletop player, Yoto revealed a ruggedized edition of the portable Yoto Mini. The revised travel player has been engineered with water and dust resistance to protect internal components against drops, outdoor use, and moisture exposure. The refreshed Yoto Mini will retail for $110, up from the $80 price tag carried by its predecessor.

The new Mini incorporates the standalone green shortcut dial, supports both 3.5mm wired and Bluetooth headphones, and holds internal capacity rated for approximately 1,000 hours of audio playback. Initial customer deliveries for the Mini are set to roll out on September 30.

Yoto is also introducing a suite of peripheral accessories to complement the revised hardware. This includes impact-resistant silicone cases available in four color options for both device sizes, a wireless charging dock, and specialized storage folios for its library of NFC content cards. Pricing and launch windows for the accessory line have not yet been disclosed.

The ecosystem relies on proprietary physical cards containing licensed audio content from major publishers—including Penguin Random House, Disney, and HarperCollins—as well as blank “Make Your Own” cards that parents can link to custom recordings, web radio stations, and RSS podcast feeds. The hardware revisions position Yoto directly against a growing category of connected, screen-free audio systems for children, such as the Toniebox from Tonies and the Storypod, in a market increasingly prioritizing standalone device functionality, hardware durability, and cloud-linked parental controls.