We Tested Yoto for 2 Months — Here's What a 9-Year-Old Actually Thinks

Is the Yoto Player actually worth it for older kids — or is it just a toddler toy? I gave it to my 9-year-old Harry Potter fan for 60 days to find out. After testing nearly every screen-free kids audio player on the market, I wanted to know if the Yoto Player 3rd Gen could hold the attention of a kid who's aging out of picture books but isn't ready for an open internet browser. Two months of real-world testing later, here's the honest dad verdict. What we cover: ▸ Cards vs. figurines — why my 9-year-old actually prefers cards ▸ The "save progress" feature that changed his audiobook game ▸ Podcasts, flaws, and the WiFi issue nobody talks about ▸ Make Your Own cards — the money-saving feature that justifies the hardware ▸ Is the Yoto Club membership worth it? ▸ The verdict: toy or tool? At Tried At Home Reviews, every product gets tested in a real house with real kids — not unboxed and reviewed in 10 minutes. The Yoto Player has been in my son's bedroom every single night for two months. Here's what actually happened. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – The Yoto Review Nobody's Making 0:28 – Who We Are + The 2-Month Test Setup 0:51 – Will a 9-Year-Old Think It's Too "Baby"? 1:43 – His Favorite Feature: Bookmarking 2:34 – Dad Tip: Alarm + Yoto Daily Podcast 3:05 – The Honest Negatives 3:35 – Room Thermometer & Night Light 4:02 – Make Your Own Cards (3 Ways to Save Money) 5:01 – The Cloud Backup Superpower 5:24 – Is the Yoto Club Worth It? 5:43 – Final Verdict 🔔 Subscribe for long-term family product reviews from a dad of three boys. @YotoPlay 🛠 Tested Devices Yoto Player (3rd Gen): https://geni.us/yotoplayer Make Your Own Blank Cards: https://geni.us/yotomyocards Toniebox 2: https://geni.us/toniebox2disney Storypod: https://geni.us/storypod I use affiliate links here — it helps support the channel so I can keep testing this gear long-term.