Koobiba is a privacy‑first, screen‑free audio player for children aged 1 and up that lets parents upload and store up to 500 hours of MP3s, recordings, or playlists via Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, or USB‑C. The device features three large program buttons with nine programmable slots for one‑press playback, volume limits, sleep timers, and offline‑only operation, all without ads, tracking, or required online accounts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Parents of young children often rely on smartphones or tablets to play music, stories, and educational audio, exposing kids to screens and requiring constant supervision of content and device usage. Existing screen‑free audio players typically use replaceable cards or figurines, need online accounts, and lack easy ways to load personal recordings, making them inconvenient and limiting parental control.
Solution
Koobiba is a privacy‑first, screen‑free audio player designed for children aged 1 and up. Parents upload their own MP3 files, recordings, or shared audio links directly to the device via Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, or USB‑C, storing up to 500 hours of content on 32 GB of internal storage. The player features three large program buttons, each with three selectable slots, allowing kids to press a button and instantly play a single track or playlist without navigating menus. Volume limits, sleep timers, and offline‑only operation give parents full control while eliminating ads, tracking, and the need for external cards or figurines. The device’s durable, kid‑safe plastic housing and long‑lasting battery support up to 12 hours of continuous playback, making it portable for home, travel, or classroom use.
Target Audience
Primary customers are parents and caregivers of children aged 1 + who seek a screen‑free, easy‑to‑load audio solution for home, travel, or early‑education settings.
Features
- 3 tactile program buttons with 3 sets each (9 programmable slots) for simple one‑press playback
- 32 GB internal storage holds up to 500 hours of audio, including personal recordings and music libraries
- Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/USB‑C connectivity for easy content transfer from phone or computer; optional offline‑only mode
- Parent‑set volume limits, sleep timers, and customizable playlists for safe, controlled listening
- Battery life ~12 hours per charge (15 hours in airplane mode) with USB‑C fast charging
- No ads, no tracking, and no required online account; privacy‑by‑design architecture
- Compact, kid‑safe dimensions (~16 × 12 × 6 cm, 400 g) with a protective sleeve (upcoming)