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Yoto Player 3rd generation vs 4th Gen: what changed

Yoto's US store now sells the Yoto Player 4th Gen instead of the 3rd generation. Here's what the 4th Gen adds, what it can't do yet and how to tell the two apart.

Is the Yoto Player 3rd generation still sold?

Not on Yoto's US store. Yoto now sells the Yoto Player 4th Gen for $149.99, and the old 3rd generation page takes you to the 4th Gen instead. In May 2026 the 3rd generation cost $109.99 on the same store. Yoto says older players will keep getting software updates, so a 3rd generation player you already own still works with new cards.

What's new on the Yoto Player 4th Gen?

  • The Green Button. Kids twist it to scroll through a day playlist and a night playlist of up to 20 titles each, then press to play without a card. On the 3rd generation, the right-hand button plays one of two items from a preset list, such as Yoto Daily or Yoto Radio.
  • A night light that covers the whole front panel and dims itself to match the light in the room.
  • Artwork for each title on the display while kids browse the Green Button.
  • Double the storage, 64 GB against 32 GB. Yoto puts that at 1,000 hours or more of spoken audio, against about 700.
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 6.1. Yoto says audio downloads faster and Bluetooth headphones connect more reliably.

What can't the 4th Gen do yet?

Some 3rd generation features haven't reached the 4th Gen. Interactive Yoto cards and Bluetooth speaker mode don't work on it yet, and neither do a few podcasts and radio stations, such as BBC Radio and ABC Kids Listen. Yoto says it's working on all three. The 3rd generation also has a room thermometer, which isn't in the 4th Gen specs.

Yoto Player 3rd generation and 4th Gen side by side

  • US price

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    $109.99 in May 2026, no longer sold
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    $149.99

  • Storage

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    32 GB
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    64 GB

  • Battery

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    Up to 16 hours
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    Up to 16 hours

  • Speaker

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    5 W stereo
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    5 W stereo

  • Night light

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    Night light in seven colors
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    Full-panel night light with auto-brightness

  • Green Button

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    No
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    Yes

  • Room thermometer

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    Yes
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    Not listed

  • Charging

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    USB-C, or a wireless dock sold separately
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    USB-C or wireless

  • Interactive cards

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    Yes
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    Not yet

  • Bluetooth speaker mode

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    Yes
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    Not yet

  • Headphones

    Yoto Player 3rd generation
    Wired and Bluetooth
    Yoto Player 4th Gen
    Wired and Bluetooth

How do you tell which Yoto Player you have?

Look for the Green Button on the right-hand side. Only the 4th Gen has one, and its base says Model: YP5. The 3rd generation has a small gray power button on its right side with a USB-C port below, and its base says Model: YP004. The 2nd generation has a flat front with no raised border around the display and no USB-C port, and it charges only on its magnetic dock.

Should you upgrade from the 3rd generation?

Only if you want the Green Button or the bigger night light. Yoto has no trade-in or upgrade program, and the 3rd generation plays the same cards and keeps getting updates. Your card library stays in your Yoto account, so it moves to a new player when you add that player to your family account. If you're deciding between a Player and a Mini, see our Yoto Player vs Yoto Mini comparison.

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Checked on 2026-11-13