To connect Amazon accounts, you primarily do so through creating an Amazon Household, which allows you to share certain benefits. The process varies slightly depending on whether you're connecting with another adult or a teen.
Connecting with Another Adult
Connecting with another adult involves creating an Amazon Household. This allows you to share Amazon Prime benefits, digital content, and other perks.
Steps:
- Initiate the Connection: To create an Amazon Household with another adult, you, as the primary account holder, need to initiate the process.
- Add Adult: Go to your Amazon account settings and select "Amazon Household". Then, select "Add Adult."
- Verify Accounts: You can either send an email invitation to the other adult, or you can sign up together and verify your accounts at the same time. Both individuals must agree to share certain payment methods.
- Shared Benefits: Once connected, you can share eligible Prime benefits, digital content (eBooks, movies, etc.), and family payment options.
Connecting with a Teen
Connecting with a teen involves creating a teen login linked to your adult account. This allows teens to make purchases with parental oversight.
Steps:
- Add a Teen: As the parent, go to your Amazon account settings and select "Amazon Household". Then, select "Add a Teen."
- Send an Invite: Send an email invitation to the teen.
- Teen Accepts Invite: The teen must accept the parent's invite to set up their teen login.
- Parental Controls: As the parent, you can then set spending limits and approve or deny purchases made by the teen.
Important Considerations
- Amazon Household Limits: An Amazon Household can contain up to six members, including two adults, up to four teens, and up to four children.
- Prime Sharing: Connecting accounts is particularly useful for sharing Amazon Prime benefits, such as free shipping and Prime Video access.
- Payment Method Sharing: When connecting with another adult in an Amazon Household, you will be asked to share payment methods. Be mindful of the implications before doing so.
- Privacy: Be aware of what data is being shared when linking accounts.
In summary, connecting Amazon accounts primarily leverages the Amazon Household feature, facilitating benefit sharing between adults and providing controlled access for teens.
