How to Switch Profiles on a Fire Tablet

Pull down the Quick Settings panel and tap the profile icon to switch to a different user profile

By Cameron Thomas Eittreim
Updated on April 17, 2024

What to Know

  • To switch user profiles from the lock screen, tap the profile icon and then pick a different user.
  • If the tablet is unlocked, drag down from the top of the screen with two fingers, then tap the profile icon.
  • To add an adult or child user profile to your Amazon Fire, go to Settings > Profiles & Family Library.

This article explains how to switch between profiles on an Amazon Fire tablet. We'll also look at how to create a new profile for a child and an adult.

How Do I Switch Users on My Amazon Fire?

Selecting a different user profile on an Fire tablet is simple. Here's how to do it in just a few steps; the process is very similar no matter which model you own:

  1. From the top of the screen, drag two fingers down until the Quick Settings menu appears.

  2. Tap the profile icon on the bottom of the menu.

  3. Tap one of the profiles to switch to it.

    Profile icon and Profiles in Fire tablet Quick Settings window

How to Create an Adult Profile on a Fire Tablet

You can have two adult profiles set up on an Amazon Fire tablet. Your account is already configured, so here's how to add another one:

  1. Tap the Settings app to open it, then choose Profiles & Family Library.

  2. Tap Add a second Adult Profile.

  3. Sign in to your Amazon account and then tap Continue.

    Add a second adult profile, Sign screen, and Continue in Fire tablet Profile settings

  4. The Amazon Household screen will appear. You're asked if you have an Amazon account for this profile or if you need to make a new one. Tap the choice that suits you, then select Continue.

  5. After logging in to the new account, there will be two adult profiles to choose from.

    Continue and Adult Profiles highlighted in Fire tablet Profile settings

To display the new profile on the lock screen, tap the user and enable the toggle next to Show profile on lock screen.

How to Create a Child Profile on a Fire Tablet

A child account lets kids access safe content, and you can set up time limits if you wish. Here's how to add your child to an Amazon Fire tablet:

  1. Go to Settings > Profiles & Family Library.

    Amazon Fire Tablet settings

  2. Tap Add a Child Profile. If there is no password on your device, you will be prompted to create one now.

    Profiles & Family Library settings on an Amazon Fire Tablet

  3. Choose a name and birthdate for the child’s profile, then tap Add Profile.

    The Add Child Profile screen on an Amazon Fire Tablet

You might be asked to start an Amazon Kids+ trial. Feel free to skip it by tapping Use Amazon Kids with your own content.

How Do I Exit a Child Profile on Amazon Fire?

After your child is done with their profile, it is easy to switch back to an adult profile using the same Quick Settings panel from which you switched users.

  1. Drag open Quick Settings from the top of the screen.

  2. Tap the profile icon.

  3. Tap one of the adult profiles.

  4. Enter the PIN to exit the child profile.

FAQ
  • Why cant I switch profiles on my Amazon Fire tablet?

    A bug in some Fire devices can cause profiles to go missing. Remove the device from your Amazon account, then re-register it. If you're still having trouble, reach out to Amazon support.

  • How do I remove a Child profile on my Amazon Fire tablet?

    From the Quick Settings menu, tap the profile icon, then More Settings. Select the profile and then go to Manage Amazon Kids > Manage Child Profile > Remove Child Profile.

  • How do I share apps between profiles on my Amazon Fire tablet?

    Anyone who uses the device can access all downloaded apps, but they may have to create their own separate account for the app. From the Profile settings, you can restrict access to apps for Child profiles.

  • How do I set up Alexa voice profiles on my Fire tablet?

    To have Alexa recognize your voice, enable Alexa through the Settings app. Tap Alexa, toggle the feature on, and then choose Hands-Free Mode to let Alexa listen without you having to press the Home button.

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