Set up in minutes. Cards, music, and parental controls — all in one place.
Import songs, videos, or photos. Everything plays offline — no streaming required.
Audio — MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC
Video — MP4, MOV, M4V
Photos — JPG, PNG (plays as slideshow)
How to import — tap the + button in the app, then choose from your Files app, camera roll, or record directly inside the app.
Tip: create a Toddler Player folder on your phone to keep everything organised before importing.
Tap a blank NFC card to a song, video, or playlist in the app. Takes about 10 seconds.
Open Toddler Player and find the song, video, or playlist you want to link.
Tap the card icon or the Link button next to your media.
The app will prompt you — hold a blank NFC card flat against the back of your phone.
Wait for the confirmation sound or screen — the card is written. Done!
Now decorate it — print a picture, laminate it, stick it on a toy. See Section 5 for ideas.
Your toddler taps the card to the phone — playback starts instantly. That's it.
iPhone — hold the card to the top back of the phone. The NFC reader is near the camera.
Android — hold the card to the middle back. The exact spot varies by model.
Hold flat for 1–2 seconds. No need to press hard — just keep it still.
Not working? Slide the card slowly around the back — the NFC sweet spot is small and varies by phone. The app needs to be open.
They're the standard, cheap, and work perfectly with Toddler Player. Same chip used in Amiibo and Yoto cards.
| Type | Memory | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| NTAG213 | ~144 bytes | ✅ Works — cheapest option |
| ⭐ NTAG215 | ~504 bytes | ⭐ Recommended — the safe default |
| NTAG216 | ~888 bytes | Overkill for this app |
Toddler Player only writes a tiny link to each card, so even NTAG213 has plenty of room. We recommend NTAG215 as the safe default.
Purchase songs from the iTunes Store or Amazon Music (m4a / mp3), then copy them to your phone. Clean, legal, plays offline forever.
Use the built-in recorder to capture lullabies, your voice, or anything you want to play from a card.
Any audio, video, or photos you already own work perfectly — import directly from your phone.
Any podcast by RSS feed — stories and songs in your own language. See Section 6 for setup.
Want to link your favourite songs to your cards? You can use our recording feature to format-shift music you’ve legally purchased into the app. Under ‘Fair Use’ and private copying laws, you are allowed to make copies of your own music for your personal convenience. Just remember: this is for private use only — sharing, distributing, or recording from illegal sources is not permitted.
Buy the album, copy the m4a files to your phone — legal music that plays offline forever. No subscription, no algorithm, no surprises.
Go to Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access and turn it on.
Set a Passcode inside Guided Access settings.
Open Toddler Player, then triple-click the side button to start Guided Access.
To exit: triple-click the side button again and enter your passcode.
Inside Toddler Player: go to Settings → enable Freeze Screen and set a PIN.
Or use Android's built-in Screen Pinning: Settings → Security → Screen pinning.
Turn plain stickers into little works of art your child will recognise instantly.
Print the song's cover art, stick the NFC sticker on the back.
A photo of the character, animal, or person from the song. They'll recognise it instantly.
Lullabies, learning songs, playtime — colour-code by activity so they know which to pick.
A quick laminate pouch makes them toddler-proof. Works perfectly with the NFC sticker underneath.
Add any podcast by its RSS feed — perfect for stories and songs in your own language.
In the app, go to the Media tab and tap the 📡 antenna icon (top right).
Tap ＋ Add Podcast, paste the podcast's RSS URL, and the episodes load.
Tap any episode to play, add it to a playlist, or make an NFC card for it.
The episode plays, hands-free. Your toddler is in control.
Search a show at podcastindex.org and copy its RSS URL. Most shows also list their feed on their own website. Only https:// feeds are supported.
When you make a card for a podcast, choose one:
💡 “Latest episode” needs internet at tap-time to check what’s newest.
Stream up to 3 podcasts
Unlimited podcasts + offline downloads coming soon
Add a bedtime-stories podcast in your home language, make a “Whole podcast” card, and let your little one tap it every night.
Ready to start?
Download Toddler Player — free to try.