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Kids and small-ear stem buds · IPX4

Awaiymi Kids Earbuds

Stem earbuds sized for smaller ears, packed in a bright blue-and-red case styled like a game controller, with 6 hours a charge and about 36 with the case.

  • FitSoft silicone tips, small-ear shape
  • Battery6h per charge, about 36h with case
  • CaseBlue and red, game-pad styling
  • WaterIPX4 splash rating
  • Driver13mm dynamic
  • Pairs asF2
Lovely for
  • A first pair for a child or teen who loves games
  • Adults with small ear canals
  • Online classes, audiobooks and car trips
Skip if
  • You need a built-in volume limit on the buds
  • Swimming or heavy rain: IPX4 covers splashes only
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A game-pad case that kids reach for on their own

The Awaiymi Kids Earbuds look like a toy and work like any other stem pair. The case is bright blue with a red lid, printed with a round thumbstick and four buttons, so it reads as a tiny game controller. Inside sit two blue-and-red stem buds with black silicone tips that are shaped for small ears.

That design matters more than it sounds. A child who likes the case keeps track of it, puts the buds back after use and remembers to charge it. Plain white cases tend to vanish into school bags and sofa cushions, while this one is hard to miss.

  • Small-ear shape: the bud curve follows the outer ear, and the tips suit children and adults with narrow ear canals.
  • Light buds: about 0.1 ounce each, so they sit comfortably through a lesson or a long drive.
  • 13mm drivers: a large speaker for a bud this size, which helps with bass in games and music.
  • A mic in each bud: for video calls with grandparents or teammates.
  • IPX4: splashes, sweat and a drizzle are fine.

Adults are welcome too. The same small curve that suits a nine-year-old suits grown-ups who find standard buds press too hard, and the look makes a fun gift for anyone who spends evenings with a controller in hand.

A note for parents: the maker suggests taking the buds out every two hours to rest the ears. A timer on the tablet or a break between episodes makes that easy to stick to.
Spec card

Every number on the box

SpecValue
Model name in BluetoothF2
FitIn-ear with soft silicone tips, curved for small ears
Bluetooth5 series; quoted as 5.3 and as 5.0 by the maker
Playtime per chargeAbout 6 hours
Case refills3 to 5 charges, about 30 extra hours
Total with caseAbout 36 hours
Case charge timeAbout 1.5 hours over USB-C
Driver13mm dynamic
MicrophonesOne per bud, with call noise reduction
ControlsTouch: play, pause, tracks, calls, volume, voice assistant
ModesStereo with both buds, or one bud alone; game mode for lower delay
Water resistanceIPX4
Weight per budAbout 0.1oz (2 to 3g)
Case designBlue and red, styled like a game controller
Works withPhones, tablets, computers, smartwatches
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, charging cable, user guide
PackSingle pair; a two-pack version is also made

Six hours for school, 36 with the case for the week

Each bud plays for about 6 hours on a full charge, which covers a school day of online lessons or a long car journey. The case holds 3 to 5 refills, adding about 30 hours, so the total comes to roughly 36 hours before the case needs the wall.

Recharging the case takes around 1.5 hours with the included USB-C cable, short enough to do during dinner. Buds refill whenever they sit in the case, so the simplest rule for kids is to put them back every time.

SituationHow the battery copes
Online lesson, 2 hoursBuds still have plenty left
Long drive, 5 to 6 hoursOne charge usually lasts the trip
Weekend of games and videosRefill from the case between sessions
Case flatAbout 1.5 hours on USB-C

Games drain buds a little faster than quiet audiobooks, because the volume tends to climb. Calls also use the microphones, so a long video chat shortens the session. The charging guide shows how to read the case lights on stem pairs like this.

  • Plug the case in on the same evening each week, like packing a school bag.
  • Check the charging contacts for crumbs or lint if a bud stops filling up.
  • Keep the case out of hot cars and away from radiators.

Game mode is the other battery-friendly habit worth knowing. It shortens the delay between picture and sound in games, which makes shooting and rhythm games feel right, and it costs nothing to switch on when a match starts.

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i12 TWS earbuds models by fit and case, September 2026. Highlighted: Awaiymi Kids Earbuds.

Tap F2 in Bluetooth and set a volume cap

First pairing takes one tap. Turn on Bluetooth on the phone or tablet, take both buds out of the case, and choose F2 from the list of devices. After that, lifting the buds out is enough; they switch on and reconnect to the same device by themselves.

  1. Charge the case fully before the first use.
  2. Open the lid and lift out both buds.
  3. On the phone or tablet, open Bluetooth settings.
  4. Choose F2 and wait until it shows as connected.
  5. Play a video and check sound comes from both sides.

If only one side plays, return both buds to the case, close the lid for a few seconds and try again. The left-right reset guide covers a bud that stays silent after that.

The touch controls cover the full set: play and pause, previous and next track, answer and hang up, voice assistant and volume up and down. Show a child the two or three taps they need most, and leave the rest for later. The touch controls page has the common layout.

Set a volume limit on the device. These buds do not state a built-in volume cap, so set one on the phone or tablet. On an iPhone or iPad, Settings, then Sounds and Haptics, then Headphone Safety lets you reduce loud audio; on Android, the digital wellbeing and parental controls or the volume settings offer a similar limit on many phones.

Tips matter as much as volume. Try the buds in both ears for a few minutes: they should feel snug without pushing, and sound should not change when your child turns their head. A tip that is too large aches after a lesson, one that is too small lets the bass drain away.

  • Mono mode lets one child use a single bud and keep the other ear free for a parent.
  • Stereo mode with both buds suits games and films.
Trade-ins

Three other pairs to try

1 FEFURS U38 Kids 2-Pack
Two kids sets in one box FEFURS U38 Kids 2-Pack
A white and a blue set on Bluetooth 5.4, with soft tips sized for ages 8 and up.
  • Silicone tips seal out street noise
  • Bluetooth 5.4
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2 MIPOW Miffy TD17
Cute open-fit gift MIPOW Miffy TD17
Pink open-fit buds with a Miffy figure in the case, Bluetooth 5.3 and IPX5.
  • Open fit, no ear tips: the classic i12 shape
  • Bluetooth 5.3 · 30h with case
  • IPX5 sweat and rain rating
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3 Xmenha TWS-19
Pastel stems for older kids Xmenha TWS-19
Macaron-colored open-fit stems on Bluetooth 5.3, with ENC call mics and IPX5.
  • Open fit, no ear tips: the classic i12 shape
  • Bluetooth 5.3 · 25h with case
  • IPX5 sweat and rain rating
Grab this pair

Awaiymi F2 or another kids pair: what to weigh

The Awaiymi Kids Earbuds suit a young gamer or a small-eared adult who wants something fun, light and simple. They pair with phones, tablets, computers and smartwatches, so the same buds follow a child from homework to game night.

A few points deserve a look before you buy:

  • Bluetooth version: the maker quotes both 5.3 and 5.0 for the same buds. Either way it is a Bluetooth 5 pair, and for a tablet on the same desk the difference is small.
  • Water rating: IPX4 means splashes and sweat, not rain-soaked football practice or the bath.
  • Pack size: this version is a single pair. A two-pack version exists for siblings, or look at a dedicated two-set bundle.
  • Volume: the buds rely on the phone or tablet for a volume cap.

For two children at once, the FEFURS U38 Kids 2-Pack puts a white and a blue set in one box on Bluetooth 5.4, with tips sized for ages 8 and up. For a softer look, the MIPOW Miffy TD17 is an open-fit pair with a little Miffy figure in the case. Older kids who prefer the classic white stems may like the pastel Xmenha TWS-19.

Sound is tuned for fun rather than studio accuracy: the 13mm drivers give games and pop songs a full low end, and voices in lessons stay clear. For a child's first pair that balance is about right.

If the game-pad case is the draw, this pair is an easy pick. The box holds the buds, the case, a charging cable and a user guide, so it is ready to wrap as a birthday or holiday present. Charge it before wrapping, and the first pairing on the day takes under a minute.

Quick answers

Before these go in your ears

What name do the Awaiymi Kids Earbuds show in Bluetooth?

They show up as F2. Tap it once on the first pairing; after that the buds reconnect when you lift them out of the case.

Are these earbuds safe for a child's hearing?

They do not state a built-in volume cap, so set a limit on the phone or tablet. Short breaks every couple of hours are a good habit too.

Do adults fit these buds?

Yes. The curve is designed for small ears, which suits adults with narrow ear canals as well as children.

Can two kids share one pair?

Each child can use one bud in mono mode. For two full sets, a two-pack is the better choice.