Mighty 3 (2026 Edition)

My now 12 yr old was wanting a phone for his birthday, but I was hesitant. After much discussion, it was mainly to listen to music while on his way to school or out for a run.
As an alternative- we got the Mighty, and WE LOVE IT!!
He has not mentioned a phone since, as he has no want for it anymore.
He is tech savvy enough, that he was able to download, and connect to Spotify and get it set up. It was so easy.
Thank you so much.
I have been telling all his friends parents- and all are just as keen.
Trying to postpone the kids having phones has just gotten easier.
THANK YOU!

Our kids LOVE music. They are ages 6 and 8 years. It’s a part of our household routine and a wonderful tool to help regulate our autistic girl. We noticed that each of our kiddos have unique musical tastes and needs different tunes depending on their mood, level of dysregulation and sensory overload. We are constantly on the lookout for anything that can be a regulating tool with age appropriate technology that is accessible, and can be used independently. We found ourselves wishing, after our kid found an old iPod shuffle and could not stop using it, that there was something we could give her to access music as a regulating strategy that wasn’t something with a screen. We looked at various mp3 players out there but many had screens that would display all the videos and digital content that comes along with Spotify that turns into an attention sink hole for kids and adults alike. It also became clear that downloading and uploading MP3’s was not as easy a task as it was 15+ years ago. We would have to find a computer, pay for iTunes and/or downloads and upload content if we wanted a screen free option. What a headache especially when you already pay for Spotify access! Enter the Mighty. The perfect solution for this dilemma. Sure, we still have to plug in and connect to upload Spotify playlists of our choosing, but this is not difficult and lets us ensure our kids are not accessing lyrics or songs that are inappropriate for their age. My only two complaints are that our downloaded playlists on Spotify don’t always show up in the mighty audio app (this has led to a few melt downs when the requested playlist cannot be added no matter how many times we sign out of either app and back in). Also, the upload speed onto the mighty is very slow - so make sure if you have kids that they’re aware you need some time to upload before it’ll be ready.
Mighty has been an amazing tool for both of our kids. Most mornings we can find them outside on the swings with their mightys in tow, singing songs and enjoying the breeze in their hair. Our autistic child will come and take her nighty when she is struggling or tired or needs a break from the world. It gives her the ability to calm her nervous system and have a sense of control over her environment.
We are really grateful for our Mightys and thank you for developing them. We may have to grab a few more for us grown ups.

I like how the Mighty 3 lets me listen to my playlists without needing my phone. It’s super small, clips on easy, and I don’t get distracted by notifications or texts while I’m using it. It’s just music, which is kinda refreshing. And I use it when I go running or skateboarding—it doesn’t bounce around or get in the way, and I don’t have to carry my phone.