Yoto Player 4th Gen and Yoto Mini 4th Gen Are Now Up for Pre-Order in Canada
Yoto says its latest audio players add card-free favourites, upgraded hardware and clearer differences between the at-home Player and portable Mini.
Yoto has updated both of its screen-free audio players, bringing the Yoto Player 4th Gen and Yoto Mini 4th Gen to Canada with a new Green Button, 64 GB of storage and upgraded connectivity.
The two models keep the company’s familiar card-based system, while the new Green Button lets children access selected favourites without inserting a Yoto Card. Families can set separate daytime and nighttime playlists in the Yoto App, then browse them directly on the device.
Canadian pre-orders are open now. The Yoto Mini 4th Gen costs $134.99 and is estimated to dispatch from September 30, 2026. The full-size Yoto Player 4th Gen costs $179.99, with estimated dispatch beginning October 15, 2026.
The Yoto Player 4th Gen retains its card slot and adds a Green Button for direct access to selected audio. Photo via Yoto.
The Green Button Puts Favourite Audio Within Reach
The Green Button is the headline feature on both fourth-generation models. Adults set up two playlists in the Yoto App: one for daytime and another for nighttime. Each can hold up to 20 titles. Children twist the button to browse artwork on the pixel display, then press it to play.
Compatible stories, music, sleep sounds, timers and personal recordings can be added from the family’s library. Compatible selections download to the player for offline listening, while some podcasts and radio stations require an internet connection.
The existing card slot remains. Almost all current Yoto Cards work with both 4th Gen models, although Yoto says interactive-card compatibility is still being completed on the new hardware platform. A first card play also requires Wi-Fi so its audio can download.
Shared Hardware Upgrades
Both players have 64 GB of storage, which Yoto estimates can hold approximately 1,000 hours of downloaded audio. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 6.1 and a new internal platform are intended to make setup, downloads and app connections quicker.
Each device includes a USB-C charging cable, a Welcome Card that doubles as a Make Your Own Card, and stickers. The Player also comes with the digital title 5 Minute Stories From Around the World, while Mini buyers receive Journey Jams. Yoto says both models include a two-year warranty.
The full-size Yoto Player 4th Gen includes a night light, digital clock and okay-to-wake cues for home routines. Photo via Yoto.
Yoto Player 4th Gen Is the At-Home Model
The larger Yoto Player 4th Gen adds a full-panel LED night light with seven colours, a digital clock and customizable okay-to-wake cues. It uses a five-watt stereo speaker and supports wired headphones through a 3.5 mm jack as well as Bluetooth headphones.
Battery life is rated at up to 14 hours. Charging works over USB-C or a compatible Yoto wireless charging dock. Yoto also says a user-replaceable battery kit is planned for 2027.
At 11.5 × 11.5 × 11 centimetres and approximately 763 grams, the Player is designed primarily for home use. Its stereo speaker, full-panel night light and okay-to-wake settings give it more home-routine features than the Mini.
Yoto Mini 4th Gen Is Ready for Commutes and Trips
The Mini is the smaller choice at 7.5 by 7 by 5 centimetres and 185 grams. It keeps both Bluetooth and 3.5 mm headphone options, charges by USB-C and is rated for up to 12 hours of battery life.
Its biggest hardware change is durability. The Yoto Mini 4th Gen has an IP67 water- and dust-resistance rating, includes liquid detection and, according to Yoto, underwent 30,000 drop tests.
Yoto has also refreshed its optional Adventure Jackets. The Mini version includes a wrist lanyard, while the updated travel case fits either Mini generation and has room for headphones and up to 30 cards.
Canada Pricing and Dispatch Dates
The Yoto Mini 4th Gen is available for pre-order through Yoto Canada for $134.99, with estimated dispatch from September 30, 2026.
The Yoto Player 4th Gen is available for pre-order through Yoto Canada for $179.99, with estimated dispatch from October 15, 2026.
Those are dispatch estimates, not guaranteed delivery dates. Families ordering for a birthday or holiday should leave room for shipping and review the Canadian store’s current delivery information before checkout.
What to Check Before Ordering
Existing Yoto households can keep using almost all of their card libraries, but anyone who relies on interactive cards should check Yoto’s compatibility updates before replacing an older player. New buyers should also factor in the cost of additional cards, headphones or protective accessories.
The main decision is straightforward: the Player offers a five-watt stereo speaker, full-panel night light and wireless charging; the Mini has a lighter, IP67-rated body designed for portability.
References and Related Reading
Yoto Canada: Yoto Player 4th Gen product page
